As Chai Lifeline’s recently published Impact Report shows, 2021 was a year of significant accomplishment for the organization. The report highlights Chai Lifeline’s major achievements and the vital work taking place on the local and global levels, as well as the significant impact on nearly 6,000 families around the world.
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New York State Senator Mike Martucci, Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff, Under Sheriff Eric Chaboty, and Sullivan County Clerk Russel Reeves paid a special visit to Camp Simcha in Glen Spey, NY on Monday, July 12. The local state and county officials toured the camp facilities, met with campers, staff, and counselors, and even got in on the excitement as the camp prepared to welcome campers for the session.
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While every family looks forward to celebrating Purim, the work involved in preparing for the joyous holiday can oftentimes be stressful. For families living with pediatric illness, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic, this time of year can be especially challenging. Chai Lifeline, the international children’s health network, offers a variety of programs and services to help its nearly 6,000 children and families with their everyday needs and truly enjoy their Purim.
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Chai Lifeline welcomes Jack Tabbush as the inaugural director of Camp Simcha Without Borders. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, Camp Simcha Without Borders was developed to safely and innovatively deliver the magic of Camp Simcha to children and communities across the country.
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Chai Lifeline is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Weisbaum as director of its Southeast Region. Weisbaum, who previously served as the director of the Florida chapter of Yachad – The National Jewish Council for Disabilities and as managing director of Jerusalem U, brings a track record of proven success in the nonprofit world.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic has made the past year extremely difficult, children—and the children of Chai Lifeline in particular—have had to confront their own set of challenges. For many, that meant a rough and tumultuous year of lockdowns, quarantines, Zoom school, and socially distanced activities. Chai Lifeline made sure that our kids and their families would finish 2020 on a much brighter note, with an incredible, smile-filled, action-packed Chanukah season.
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Chai Lifeline is pleased to announce the appointment of HaRav Doniel Neustadt shlita as the official Morah D’asrah and Posek of the organization.
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Chai Lifeline West Coast presents its Annual Legacy of Hope Gala on Sunday evening, March 8, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. The event will honor Los Angeles residents Faigie and Ari Brecher and Dana and Pedram Labib, and will pay special tribute to the legacy of Lori Gilbert Kaye z”l, a longtime supporter of Chai Lifeline and sister of Chai Lifeline West Coast Director Randi Grossman.
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Nearly 150 people turned out to watch the Chiefs take on the 49ers at Chai Lifeline’s Father-Son Super Bowl Party in Urban Air, Avenel, NJ. Participants enjoyed delicious food by Carlos & Gabby’s and a rocking halftime show with Mendy J and Yiddel Breuer. The event space was generously provided by Ari Moses and Mike Karlewicz of Urban Air.
“The game was great, but sharing it with my son and all these other families was really special,” said one father.
Chai Lifeline Southeast presents its 2020 Annual Gala on Wednesday, March 18, at Dezerland Park in North Miami. Synonymous with providing joy and hope to children with serious illnesses and their and families, Chai Lifeline Southeast has been providing vital social, emotional and financial support to Florida’s Jewish community for over 33 years through its various programs and services.
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