Laughter is the Best Medicine

This week friends have drawn my attention to  a couple of projects that are inspiring. Both use the photography as a way to ease the stress of cancer in both men and women. Both projects were undertaken by men and raise awareness . .  .

The Tutu Project was created by photographer Bob Carey "as a lark" to cheer his wife up. Have a look . . . 

The other project was inspired by something said by cancer patients -  that they miss "Being Carefree." Twenty patients were invited by the Mimi Foundation into a studio where they sat in front of a one way mirror with their eyes closed as their make-up was redone. On the other side of the mirror was photographer Vincent Dixon. They were invited to open their eyes .  . .

Have a look . . .

When someone suffers a severe illness, is hospitalized or watches a sick family or friend they can forget their life before their illness. They can become their illness. those of us who are caregivers and supporters, run the risk of focusing on their vulnerability rather than their strengths. Both of these projects shine a spotlight on the resilience of the human spirit and encourage laughter which in turn will build self esteem, the capacity to heal and remember life before their dis/ease.