Ryan Reynolds to receive Robin Williams' Legacy of Laughter Award

Award-winning actor and producer Ryan Reynolds will receive this year's Bring Change to Mind's Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter award at the organization's 11th annual Revels & Revelations fundrasier. Bring Change to Mind is actress Glenn Close's non-profit which focuses end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.

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Each year, the award is given out at the fundraiser which is in honor of the late Robin Williams by his 3 children Zak, Zelda and Cody. This year’s fundraiser will be held on Monday, October 9th at City Winery in New York City.

The event will feature performances by country singer Reba McEntire and comedian Amy Schumer and include auction items from Ina Garten and Taylor Swift.

Close said, "I am looking forward to a spectacular evening and am grateful for the generosity of my fellow artists who will gather to honor Ryan Reynolds and to inspire what I hope will be a record-breaking evening to sustain and create vital Bring Change to Mind Clubs throughout this country.”

To learn more about BC2M go to: Bring Change to Mind (bringchange2mind.org)