Who We Are
The Giggle Box Project is still in the initial stages of development and we are working to receive grants and donations to fulfill our mission. We recently competed in the Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant Contest for $250,000 to launch the project and create 20,000 giggleboxes for hospitalized kids in Missouri. Our efforts brought us a great deal of exposure and volunteer support but we were not one of the two winning grants. However, it was a great way to develop a cohesive team and create new relationships with like-minded individuals who helped raise awareness and support of the project.
Meet the Giggle Box Team
The Giggle Box "Gigglers"
Some of our dedicated volunteers.
Springfield, MO
Holiday Parade 2010
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"Giggles" the Giggle Bus
Our 1974 Argosy Motorhome. She travels around Missouri to help spread the word about the healing properties of laughter while bringing joy to kids of all ages!
Susan J. Dempsey
Executive Director
Susan was inspired to create The Giggle Box Project during her studies to become a Certified Laughter Leader (CLL) and Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL). As Executive Director her job description includes fundraising, project development, client relations, and being the inspiration for the employees’ and volunteers’ comedy!
The Progression of
The Project
- June 2009 - The conception of The Giggle Box Project to heal lives through laughter through an individual gigglebox donated to patients.
- August 2009 - The creation of the gigglebox prototype
- September 2009 - Creation of Giggleboxes.org.
- October 2009 - Refined the mission statement and created initial brochure for gigglebox.
- July 2010 - Purchased "Giggle Bus"
- September 2010 - Community painting of the "Giggle Bus."
- September 2010 - Received our first monetary donation.
- October 2010 - Attended five local events/parades to raise awareness.
- October 2010 - Submission of grant application to Pepsi Refresh.
- January 2011 - Continuing our search of other funding and exposure opportunities.
- February 2011 - Redesign of Giggleboxes.org
- November 2011 - Refined the mission statement and continuing our search of other funding and exposure opportunities.
