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Thursday, October 22, 2026
The St. Regis Atlanta
6:30 PM Reception | 7:30 PM Dinner & Program
We are currently at capacity for Benefits of Laughter.
To be added to the waitlist, please contact Pam McAdams at 678-686-5905 or pmcadams@skylandtrail.org
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Donations
Want to support Benefits of Laugther but can't attend? Use the link below to make a donation. Donations to Benefits of Laughter 2026 will be accepted through December 31, 2026.
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Entertainment
Keith Alberstadt has made a name for himself as a must-see comedian. With a playful personality that radiates onstage, Keith grabs every audience with a genuine likability and a clever wit. Starting in his hometown of Nashville, Keith soon moved to New York City, where it didn’t take him long to land in the national spotlight. His credits include, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Special Guest on Nate Bargatze’s Tours, Regular at the world-famous Comedy Cellar in New York City, CMT (“Next Big Comic” Finalist), Saturday Night Live (Weekend Update freelance writer), Late Night with Jimmy, Fallon (monologue freelance writer), Several tours for US troops in the Middle East. While he covers a variety of topics, Keith’s main inspirations are family, marriage, and the idiosyncrasies in life that often go unnoticed. He mixes light-hearted sarcasm with a southern charm and has become a favorite at comedy clubs across the country. Simply put, Keith’s unique style and relatable humor leave a lasting impression with audiences everywhere.
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2026 Event Chairs
Suci Jackson and Elizabeth Thomas
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Thank You 2026 Sponsors!
PRESENTING
The Robert Charles Loudermilk Sr. Foundation
DIAMOND
The AEM Foundation
Connolly Family Foundation
Isdell Family Foundation
The Shaifer Family
PLATINUM
Liz Blake
Fuqua Family Foundation
Rand and Seth Hagen
Edwina and Tom Johnson
Kelly Loeffler and Jeff Sprecher
Rhonda and Bert Ponder
Betsy and Mark West
GOLD
Jennifer and Tom Bell
Laura & Greg Alby and Lisa & William Bridges
Nancy and Doug Bryant; Sherlock’s Wine Merchant
Donna and Chip Davidson
Kelsey and Casey Flanagan
Lorre and George Gaudiosi
Anne and Berny Gray
Sally and George Hauptfuhrer
Shepherd Foundation
Suci and Hardie Jackson
Kelin Foundation
Frances and Jim Kerr
Elizabeth and Kevin Thomas
Carla Knobloch
Amy and Nevin Kreisler
Gay and Erskine Love Foundation
Lisa and Jeff Martin
Lee and Malcolm McComb
The Richard and Karen Parker Family Charitable Fund
Patty and Doug Reid
Andrea & Tim Rollins
Diana and Mark Tipton
SILVER
Laura and Greg Alby
Ginny and Charles Brewer
Lisa and William Bridges
Carol and Charles Doty
Nan and Ed Easterlin
Mary and Neil Johnson
Anne and Mike Marino
Kim and Greg Marks
Maripat and Scott McCune
Katherine and Chip Reed
Kerry & Bailey Izard and Dina Woodruff
BRONZE
Cindi and Clay Beall
Suzette and Stan Brading
DLR Group
Caroline and Lem Hewes
Arrow Exterminators
High Ground Company
The Home Depot Foundation
Felicia and Billy Huger
Abby and John Irby
New South Construction
Carolyn and Bill Shiverick
Julie and Ty Smith
Alicia and Jay Tison
Mary Bridget and Greg Thurman
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About Benefits of Laughter
For more than 25 years, Benefits of Laughter has been delighting the Atlanta community with good laughter for a great cause. Held each fall, Benefits of Laughter celebrates the Skyland Trail community and stories of recovery. A comedian entertains more than 600 of Atlanta’s business, community, and philanthropic leaders.
Benefits of Laughter has raised more than $16 million through corporate and individual contributions to improve access to life-changing mental health treatment for adults and teens.
CONTACT: Pam McAdams at 678.686.5905 or pmcadams@skylandtrail.org.























