"People who achieve great things have a passion that stirs their soul." ~ Florence Rita Rickards We are not meant to play small. We are not meant to tiptoe through life gently and quietly, hoping to make it safely to death. No! We are created for Greatness. We are born […]

Florence Rita Rickards, a certified laughter leader, teaches workshop participants the benefits of a good chuckle. Laughter really is the best medicine, says Coquitlam resident Florence Rita Rickards. Rickards is one of eight certified laughter leaders in B.C., and is trained in the laughter therapy techniques developed by Dr. Madan […]

Courage is nothing new to a Coquitlam woman who will be honoured this month for her strength in overcoming adversity. Florence Rita Rickards, who was featured in The NOW in November 2003 for her work in laughter therapy, will receive the 2004 Courage to Come Back Award in the social/economic […]