As Jews everywhere prepare their homes for Rosh Hashana and Sukkos, families struggling with the challenges of serious illness face an even heavier burden. In the midst of hospital stays, mounting medical bills, and the exhaustion of caring for a sick child, the thought of Yom Tov can feel anything but joyous.
That’s why, in community after community, Chai Lifeline staff and volunteers are working around the clock to ensure no family is left to navigate the holidays alone.
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Every summer, the Deal community extends the same heartfelt invitation to Chai Lifeline children: forget everything else and just be a kid for a day.
When over 100 children and hundreds of volunteers and community members took them up on that offer, the result was everything Deal Day was meant to be.
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Camp Simcha, the renowned summer program of Chai Lifeline for children battling cancer and chronic illnesses, welcomed a special guest this week: New York Jets rookie offensive tackle Leander Wiegand. Standing at 6’5” and 302 pounds, Wiegand brought more than his football presence—he brought joy, inspiration, and the spirit of resilience to campers who face medical challenges every day.
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From August 12–14, more than 700 cyclists from across the globe joined together for Bike4Chai 2025, a two-day, 180-mile journey that raised critical funds to support children and families facing serious illness, trauma, and loss. Now in its 16th year, Bike4Chai has grown into one of the most impactful charity rides in the country, funding Chai Lifeline’s year-round programs and services for over 10,000 families.
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Chai Lifeline proudly hosted its inaugural “Leaders Share Smiles with Camp Simcha” event, welcoming members of the New York State Assembly to its Glen Spey, NY campus for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration, connection, and joy.
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Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s renowned summer haven for children facing serious illness, was deeply honored to host Harav Elya Brudny shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Mir Brooklyn and chaver Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, for a heartfelt visit to its Glen Spey, NY campus on Monday, July 28.
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Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s flagship summer program for children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, was honored to welcome Dr. Jay Storm, Chief of Neurosurgery and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, for a special visit to its Glen Spey, NY campus.
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Dr. Jesse Taylor, Chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), visited Chai Lifeline NJ this week. Dr. Taylor also serves as Co-Director of CHOP’s Cleft Lip and Palate Program and Craniofacial Program and holds the prestigious Peter Randall Endowed Chair of Plastic Surgery.
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This August, over 700 cyclists from around the world will unite for Bike4Chai, a two-day, 180-mile journey that raises critical funds for Chai Lifeline, the international support network for children and families facing serious illness, crisis, and loss.
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Einav Danino, mother of Ori Danino HY”D, who was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas following the Nova Music Festival on October 7, recently visited Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s medically supervised summer camp for children with cancer and serious illness.
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