To the Editor:
In 2013, I severely injured my leg and required two surgeries. In November 2001, my wife, Robin, and I were told that our son, Jonah, who was then 8 years old, had cancer. Jonah, now 22, was cured, but Chai Lifeline stood by our side, helping both Jonah and us tremendously.
This wonderful organization provided our children with big brothers and a big sister for our daughter, brought us home-cooked meals in the hospital and sent Jonah to Camp Simcha, in the mountains, where he always had a blast.
Chai Lifeline has also provided important emotional support to the entire family, and continues to be a part of our lives. Every year the camp offers 450 kids a chance to forget about illness and just be kids again.
As the father of a child who had cancer, I can never do enough to help the organization that was by our side during the entire ordeal. Chai Lifeline addresses the full spectrum of needs, from logistical to social, recreational to psychological. Chai Lifeline reaches out not only to patients, but also to parents, siblings, classmates, school faculty and the community as well.