Welcome
Bringing Awareness
PAUSE is dedicated to raising awareness of the daily struggles faced by individuals with chronic illness, fostering a community of inclusivity, empathy, and resilience. Our mission embraces:
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Inclusivity and Empathy: We recognize and honor the unique challenges of chronic illness.
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Navigating Uncertainty: We highlight the unpredictability of health and encourage empathy for those adapting to it.
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Awareness Building: By sharing real-life stories, we educate the public on the realities of chronic illness.
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Support and Advocacy: PAUSE provides resources and advocates for a more informed, supportive society.
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Promoting Resilience: We empower individuals to find strength and purpose, showcasing stories of hope and perseverance.
Through PAUSE, we create a compassionate community where shared experiences and support help individuals navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
PAUSE, in collaboration with Ten/25 Productions, creates impactful fundraising events that offer a meaningful “MOMENT” and memorable experience for all who attend. One of our annual initiatives is "Laff With Your Love", a comedy-driven fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by Multiple Sclerosis. This event reflects our commitment to fostering inclusivity, empathy, and resilience, providing a powerful platform for community connection, awareness-building, and hope. Through PAUSE, we aim to build a compassionate community that supports individuals facing chronic health challenges.
Choose Joy
Life with MS: A Challenge, A Journey, and a Reason to Laugh
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is filled with hurdles, but amid the struggles, there’s an incredible healing power in laughter. Laff with Your Love is more than just a comedy initiative; it’s a heartwarming movement started by a husband and wife who discovered solace in humor during their MS journey. Inspired to share their joy, they launched this initiative as a beacon of hope and community for others navigating similar paths.
🌟 About Us: Meet the Faces Behind the Laughter
The duo behind Laff with Your Love knows firsthand the realities of living with MS. Together, they transformed their challenges into moments of joy, using laughter as a source of strength and resilience. Their mission? To share this joy and provide a supportive community where laughter truly becomes the best medicine.
🎭 Our Mission: Raising Awareness Through Laughter
Laff with Your Love is dedicated to spreading awareness about Multiple Sclerosis through the universal language of laughter. We believe comedy can connect us, empower us, and help us find light in dark times. Through live events, stories, and a sense of community, we aim to uplift spirits and create a safe, joyful space for everyone touched by MS.
💖 Why Comedy? Because Laughter is Resilience
Laughter isn’t just an escape; it’s an act of strength. Our initiative transforms challenging times into shared moments of joy, reminding everyone that, even in adversity, there’s space for connection and hope. Comedy becomes a bridge, bonding us together and reaffirming that life, despite MS, can be filled with warmth and laughter.
🤝 Get Involved: Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you’re a warrior with MS, a caregiver, or someone who wants to support the community, Laff with Your Love offers many ways to get involved:
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Attend Our Comedy Events: Share an evening of laughter, love, and support.
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Share Your Story: Tell us about a moment when laughter lifted your spirits.
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Spread the Word: Help us reach others by sharing Laff with Your Love with friends and family.
Every voice, every smile, and every laugh helps us build a stronger community.
📅 Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendar!
Our lineup of events is designed to raise awareness and lift spirits. Join us for a night of comedy where every laugh raises awareness and every ticket supports the MS community.
🌐 Help Amplify the Laughter: Spread the Word
Be part of the ripple effect! By sharing our mission, you help us extend joy and awareness to every corner of the MS community. Tell your story, tag us on social media, and invite others to join.
Join us in turning laughter into a powerful force for good. Laff with Your Love is where comedy meets compassion, redefining what it means to live with multiple sclerosis – one laugh at a time.
"LAFF with Your Love" is an inspiring comedy event aimed at raising awareness and support for individuals facing the daily challenges of chronic illness. Hosted by PAUSE in collaboration with Ten/25 Productions, this event highlights the power of laughter as a source of healing and resilience. Attendees are invited to celebrate life through humor while shedding light on the unseen hardships that people with conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) endure every day.
In the heart of LAFF with Your Love is the PAUSE mission to support individuals dealing with life's complex, often overwhelming experiences. As a holistic grief support program, PAUSE integrates Life & End-of-Life Coaching, art therapy, and multicultural insights to provide a unique approach to healing. Our grief support curriculum offers a safe space for individuals to find comfort, support, and community through shared stories, creative expression, and practical resources. PAUSE recognizes the diverse cultural experiences around grief and healing, promoting inclusive, empathetic support that reflects our world’s rich variety of perspectives.
This comedy event reflects PAUSE’s core principles, focusing on empathy, inclusivity, and raising awareness about the realities of living with chronic illness. We believe in the strength of humor to build community bonds and encourage understanding, especially around topics often overshadowed by stigma or misunderstanding. Through our grief support services, we’ve seen that laughter truly fosters a unique connection and sense of shared resilience, helping individuals and families find moments of joy amid life's challenges.
At LAFF with Your Love, attendees will enjoy a night filled with entertainment, moving personal stories, and a powerful message: that we can support one another through every chapter, no matter how uncertain. PAUSE extends its services to a wide community, fostering resilience not only for individuals dealing with grief but for anyone navigating the often unpredictable journey of chronic illness.
Event Highlights Include:
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Comedy Performances: Stand-up acts tailored to bring light and laughter, reminding us of the strength in humor.
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Resilience and Empathy Campaigns: Interactive social media moments, like our #InYourShoes series, where we feature personal insights and real-life experiences with chronic illness.
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Community Building: Opportunities to engage with other attendees, share personal stories, and foster a network of support.
Join us for this special night as we celebrate the triumphs, large and small, of individuals living with chronic illness. LAFF with Your Love is not just a comedy show but a movement to deepen understanding, build compassion, and embrace a community-centered approach to healing. Together, we can promote a world that recognizes the strength within every journey.
Be part of a meaningful mission with PAUSE. Purchase tickets today and help us build a resilient, compassionate community that celebrates the courage of those facing chronic health challenges with hope, humor, and heart.
Purpose and Need
Millions live with chronic illnesses like MS,
facing unique daily challenges that often go unnoticed.
This fundraiser addresses this
"Reality of the Unknown" by inviting the community
to recognize these struggles, which can encompass:
Unpredictable health fluctuations that disrupt lives and careers.
Physical, emotional, and financial burdens borne by individuals and families.
The ongoing need for understanding, awareness,
and resources to manage these conditions.
This event provides a platform to not only support those affected by chronic illness but also to encourage community understanding of the broader societal impact of health challenges.
Event Goals
1. Awareness Building:
Create a greater understanding of the day-to-day challenges faced by individuals with chronic conditions.
Through storytelling, comedy, and community engagement, we aim to illuminate the unseen hardships,
fostering empathy and inclusivity.
2. Fundraising for Impact:
Raise essential funds to support PAUSE's advocacy efforts, create resources,
and contribute to a supportive community that acknowledges and
uplifts individuals navigating chronic illnesses.
3. Building Strategic Alliances:
Strengthen partnerships with health organizations, advocates,
and community leaders to promote shared resources, knowledge,
and support for those affected by chronic conditions.
4. Promoting Resilience and Empowerment:
Highlight stories of strength and resilience, showing that
with the right support, individuals with chronic illnesses
can find joy, empowerment, and purpose.
Sponsorship Benefits
Our sponsors gain recognition as advocates of community wellness, resilience, and support. The "Laff wth Your Love" event offers multiple levels of sponsorship with benefits tailored to highlight sponsor commitment and involvement.
Sponsorship Packet 2025
SPONSPORSHIP
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The Year: 2024
The 7 pm cocktail hour is complete with hors d’oeuvres, a jazz ensemble, silent auctions, and red carpet photos. Afterward, attendees are escorted into the grand ballroom, where they will be greeted, thanked, and given an in-depth explanation of the night while enjoying the remaining 3-courses of the 4-course dinner: the appetizer, choice of entree, and dessert.
After the info session, live entertainment will resume with a comedian and a live performance by Case.
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