Laughter has been credited with many positives, from being good medicine for the soul to significantly slowing down the ageing process. Laughter has now been ascribed the honour of helping people achieve a sense of normalcy as they attempt to recover from the ravages of Hurricane Melissa. Thanks to the efforts of Ian ‘Ity’ Ellis, his colleagues in comedy, his church, Greater Portmore Tabernacle, and the many donors who stepped up to provide assistance, several persons in the western end of the island will have a future as the Laughter for Recovery initiative has transformed the gift of laughter into a good cause. For full story: Click on the link in our Stories, on the Lifestyle highlight or visit epaper.jamaica-gleaner.com. (📷: nathanielstewart53 ) #GoodHeartJa #GLNRLifestyle