2026 Benefits of Laughter

Benefits of Laughter 2026

SAVE THE DATE

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.Photo Credit: Mindy Tucker
Keith Alberstadt.Photo Credit: Mindy Tucker

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

Suci Jackson and Elizabeth Klump

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Thank You 2026 Sponsors!

PRESENTING

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The Robert Charles Loudermilk Sr. Foundation

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The AEM Foundation

Connolly Family Foundation

Isdell Family Foundation

The Shaifer Family

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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

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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

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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.