Nearly 650 cyclists from around the world are gearing up for the 15th annual Bike4Chai, a premier two-day cycling event which raises critical funds and awareness for Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading health and crisis support network.
read full storyFloyd Mayweather’s Visit to Camp Simcha Packs a Punch of Inspiration
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. delivered a knockout visit to Chai Lifeline’s Camp Simcha in Glen Spey, NY on July 31. Known for his quick jabs and undefeated record, Mayweather brought his championship spirit to the camp, which serves children battling cancer and chronic illnesses, offering them a unique summer experience where every medical and personal need is expertly managed.
read full storyChai Lifeline Welcomes HaRav Dovid Beinish Feinstein to Camp Simcha
Rav Dovid Beinish Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of Staten Island, paid a memorable visit to Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s medically supervised summer program for children with cancer and other serious illnesses in Glen Spey, NY, on July 29. The Rosh Yeshiva spent time engaging with the campers, offering them words of chizuk and bracha.
read full storyChai Lifeline Midwest Presents Roth&Co Harmony of Hope Benefit Concert
September 8 Concert to Feature Mordechai Shapiro and Benny Friedman; Honor Legacy of Ralla Klepak a”h
Chai Lifeline Midwest is thrilled to announce the Roth&Co Harmony of Hope Concert, benefitting the children and families of Chai Lifeline Midwest. The concert will take place on Sunday, September 8th at the Copernicus Center, located at 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago.
read full storyNourishing Families: Introducing A New Location for the Chai Lifeline Southeast Freezer Program
Between hospitalizations and frequent medical appointments, Chai Lifeline families navigating illness at home can often feel overwhelmed. The Chai Lifeline Southeast Freezer Program helps alleviate that burden and provides families with a sense of calm and relief. The new Miami Beach location has just been added as the fifth location of this program, which also provides meal support to families across South Florida, including Boca, Hollywood, North Miami Beach, and Atlanta, GA. This program allows Chai Lifeline families to choose foods from a detailed menu that local community members prepare and freeze in advance. The Chai Lifeline family is then delivered a freezer full of delicious, home-cooked foods—from soups to desserts and everything in between—to be pulled out and warmed up at the family’s convenience.
read full storyCHAI LIFELINE MIDWEST LAUNCHES MISSION POSSIBLE CAMPAIGN JULY 9-10
Chai Lifeline Midwest announces its most critical fundraiser of the year, the “Mission Possible” campaign. For 25 years, Chai Lifeline Midwest has provided unwavering support and critical assistance to children and families in our community living with illness, crisis, and loss. The 36-hour crowdfunding campaign begins Tuesday, July 9 at 10 AM and will run through Wednesday, July 10 at 10 PM, with a goal of raising $1 million to expand its vital services in Chicago and across the Midwest. All funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to generous benefactors, doubling the impact of each donation.
read full storyA Father’s Day Message from Eliezer, a Chai Lifeline Dad
When my daughter Evy was diagnosed with cancer at age seven and began treatment, it was incredibly difficult to see my child unwell. As a physician, it was especially challenging to know that she had a long road ahead filled with many procedures and treatments that were not only scary but would likely make her feel even worse.
read full storyChai Lifeline Welcomes Israeli Children Battling Cancer and Trauma of War to Camp Simcha
This summer, Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading pediatric illness and crisis support network, will provide a much-needed reprieve to more than 50 Israeli children facing not only cancer but also the harsh realities of war and displacement, at Camp Simcha.
read full storyChai Lifeline Brings Simcha to Communities Across the US This Summer
This summer, hundreds of children with serious illnesses will have the opportunity to experience the joy and camaraderie of summer camp through the Camp Simcha Without Borders initiative, now in its fourth year. Spearheaded by Chai Lifeline, this program allows the impactful experiences of the flagship Camp Simcha to be accessible to boys and girls right in their own communities.
read full storyChai Lifeline Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Jersey Center
On Sunday, June 2, Chai Lifeline marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its New Jersey Center, set to open in September 2025. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to enhancing support for children and their families confronting serious health challenges in New Jersey and beyond.
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