Comedian John Larocchia talks about the Laughter Saves Lives Foundation benefiting 9-11 surviving first responders, families as well as first responders in today's trenches. John, who was a fireman before being a comedian in 1990 loves the ability to make people laugh. When 9-11 transpired, John, who was a fireman (hazardous materials unit in Queens). During 9-11, John’s firehouse in Queens, 19 members perished. In memory of his comrades who had fallen, John started the Laughter Saves Lives Foundation and Comedy Tour. John raises money to benefit first responders as well as veterans! John reaches those in need and through his comedy shows- so many are benefitting - in memory of “his guys.” Laughter brings relief to our pain and John has the added triumph besides healing people through laughter, by raising money to benefit those in need. John’s one of the “good guys”! John shares some of his funny behind-the-scenes, as a comedian! LaughterSavesLives.org Support Laughter Saves Lives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices