Former Columbia resident Rev. Floyd Shaffer is remembered by some as the “clown father” of Christian clown ministry, a niche ...

They’re supposed to be joyful, fun, whimisical, the highlight of children’s birthday parties but clowns are, to be completely frank, absolutely terrifying. Every Halloween, we’d expect to ...

New research into the positive effects medical clowns can have on children with pneumonia has added to the growing body of evidence suggesting laughter and joy are key ingredients in a patient's ...