by Debrah Charatan | Aug 14, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
A global pandemic won’t check Chai Lifeline’s determination to raise money for children in need. On August 13th, Bike4Chai’s 11th annual fundraising ride kicked off in Vernon, New Jersey. The course’s two-day, 120-mile route traced through winding hills and...
by Debrah Charatan | Jul 14, 2020 | blog
For decades, leaders and volunteers at Chai Lifeline have dedicated their resources, time, and effort to supporting children and families through stress and illness. The organization’s central tenets call for its members to engender hope and optimism wherever they go,...
by Debrah Charatan | Apr 22, 2020 | blog
No parent or child should ever have to feel alone during their darkest times, even if those dark times happen to coincide with a social distancing mandate. This belief in community support is one long held by Chai Lifeline, an international Jewish nonprofit dedicated...
by Debrah Charatan | Mar 6, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
We’ve seen therapy cats, dogs, horses and now — robots? Earlier this year, Chai Lifeline announced that it would be launching Zenbo, a companion robot, to help Toronto-area children stay spirited in the face of illness and isolation. This cheerful bot was...
by Debrah Charatan | Nov 28, 2018 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
For Chai Lifeline, it is of the utmost importance that seriously ill children and their families have the opportunity to lead normal and fulfilling lives. The organization’s members, including 7,000 volunteers worldwide, strive to give emotional and social support to...
