Laughter is the Best Medicine 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

6:45-11:00 PM

Newport Syndicate

18 E 5th St, Newport, KY 41071

Jack is 11 years old and is in the fifth grade at St. Mary's. His best friend is his younger brother Luke and his dog George. His favorite things to do are play Fortnite with his friends and swim. Jack was diagnosed with a ganglioglioma in 2023, and has also been diagnosed with one sided deafness due to the tumor. Since then he has had 3 Brain surgeries, two of which have been done through St. Jude. Jack has a wonderful old soul and is the most kind little boy. Let's listen closely as he explains to us how he see's this challenge through 11 year old eyes.

TERRY FOSTER COMEDIAN

Terry serves as an Associate Ambassador for the St. Elizabeth Foundation and continues to work shifts in the Emergency Departments.  Terry's favorite role is serving as "Pappy' to his two Grandchildren and #3 on the way! They are the Light of his life!  

Since 1998, Terry has been the Critical-Care Nurse Specialist in the six Emergency Departments at  St. Elizabeth Healthcare System.

Terry has been featured in ten episodes of the National program "Untold Stories of the ER."He is recently starring in the renewed production filmed in a new episode June 2026.

A keynote speaker all over the country and is ready to tell us some funny stories he has encountered in his career.

Welcome Terry Foster!