BUSINESS MAVERICK #97 Patch Adams - Doctor, Peace Activist and Founder of The Gesundheit Institute.

"Crazy is the love of money and power over others as opposed to compassion and generosity. What could be more fucked up!" Patch Adams is a Doctor, but above all else is an activist for peace, justice and care for all people. He is Founder of The Gesundheit Institute a non-profit health care organization whose mission is to re frame and reclaim the concept of ‘hospital.’ They are a model of holistic medical care based on the belief that the health of the individual cannot be separated from the health of the family, community, the society and the world Patch is author of Gesundheit!: Bringing Good Health to You, the Medical System, and Society through Physician Service,Complementary Therapies, Humor and Joy and House Calls: How We Can All Heal the World One Visit at a Time. His video documentary Clown’in Kabul documents the 5-week medical and laughter-relief mission of more than 20 clown-doctors in Afghanistan following the 2001 U.S. lead war. An incredible ‘Smile Mission’ to help the children of war-ravaged Afghanistan. Patch Adams the Hollywood movie with Robin Williams playing the role of Patch, is his story.