Meet my friend Naomi Shafer. She is truly a wonderful young woman. She went to Russia in 2002 for the first time with a group from the New England Youth Theater. She was a teenager at the time, but that trip has lead her to great things today. I am not sure how many times she went to Russia, but after a few years of absence she went back in 2015 on our annual trip to Beslan. Apparently it was that trip that sparked her to pursue clowning more seriously. There are about a million people/families/children who have benefited from that decision by her. She is now the Executive Director for Clowns Without Borders (CWB). Yes, that is a real thing :0). As director she has many roles, including traveling to refugee camps to clown for families who are displaced. I can only imagine the joy she brings to those people, with her smile as bright as it is. And trust me, that is no fake smile. 100% joy and pure in her soul. Below is a video about Hidden Heroes by Chicken Soup for the Soul. She explains the benefits of the laughter that CWB brings. She is definitely a hidden hero, along with all the clowns that work with CWB! So support Clowns without Borders if you can, in any way you can. Their work is as important as Doctors Without Borders or any other group that travels to help families in need.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=SrhW1Qhnk0Y
Now Go Out and Hug a Hidden Hero Today!!!
