Laughter is the best medicine

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 13, 2010
  • East County
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Girls from Lakewood Ranch-based Brownie Girl Scout Troop 554 are sharing the gift of laughter with children in hospitals throughout Florida through a special community service project called For Your Funny Bone.

Thirteen girls joined forces to fill bags they decorated with homemade joke and coupon books, as well as with toys and games.

 

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