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

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Event sponsors demonstrate their commitment to improving mental health in our families, businesses, and communities.

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 Klump

Suci Jackson and Elizabeth Klump

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Thank You 2026 Sponsors!

PRESENTING

DIAMOND

Isdel Family Foundation

The Shaifer Family

PLATINUM

Liz Blake

GOLD

Anne and Berny Gray

Carla Knobloch

Kelsey and Casey Flanagan

Nancy and Doug Bryant; Sherlock’s Wine Merchant

Frances and Jim Kerr

Elizabeth Klump

Andrea & Tim Rollins

SILVER

Nan and Ed Easterlin

BRONZE

Arrow Exterminators

High Ground Company

MEDIA

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2024 Benefits of Laughter Photos

Pink roses and Benefits of Laughter printed program
Pink roses and Benefits of Laughter printed program
Guest speaker Thea Lewis standing on stage with crowd applause
Guest speaker Thea Lewis standing on stage with crowd applause
2024 Benefits of Laughter event chairs with CEO Beth Finnerty
2024 Benefits of Laughter event chairs with CEO Beth Finnerty

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.