The Sanctuary was located inside the Towers and opened on 13th October 2012.
Was life a burden? were things getting you down? Lost your smile? did you check yourself in for a refreshing check up at The Sanctuary?
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The Ministry of Joy launched its revolutionary project (The Smiler) on 31 May 2013.
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Once inside the Sanctuary Dr Kelman himself started the experience.
“People say I’m mad,” he bellowed. “They don’t like my methods. Do you think I am mad?”
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After being closed for new patients for almost 50 years The Sanctuary, The Ministry of Joy’s earliest establishment, held important trials searching for ‘Advocates’ for its 2013 project.
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The doctor promised you would leave with a smile on your face forever.. Did you?!
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The Sanctuary closed its doors on 2nd November 2014.
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