Variety would like to invite you to the PREMIERE of JOKES WITH JACOB, a social media Smile Series that hopes to bring a smile to your face.

Beginning this Wednesday, April 1^st at 4:00 PM on Variety’s Facebook Page!

Jacob has truly inspired us with his attitude, especially in light of all the adversity he’s faced in his life.

23-year old Jacob has been involved with Variety since a young age and received adaptive equipment. What really stands out to us about Jacob is his strong desire to give back and help more kids.

His jokes are beautiful and his laugh is “out-of-this-world” funny.

A few years ago, Jacob joined Variety for a presentation to speak with a group of employees from across Pennsylvania. He used his jokes (told through his communication device) to not only make the nearly 400 attendees laugh out loud, but they were also able to see Jacob, not as a person with extra needs, but as a regular yinzer. Because of Jacob, those attendees were so inspired and raised $40,000 to sponsor 35 more kids with their own communication device!

We believe a smile can change the world. It has the power to inspire us, lift us up, and remind us that there is beauty all around us.

We hope that you will tune into our Facebook Page this Wednesday, April 1^st at 4:00 PM to view the first of many, many jokes from Jacob.

Please like, comment, and share, so that we can bring a smile to as many people as possible! Then, check back every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4:00 PM for a new episode of JOKES WITH JACOB!

We are in this together, and together, let’s keep smiling. We believe you won’t be able to help but smile when you see Jacob laugh at his joke.