Chai Lifeline

Chai Lifeline provides support to Jewish families with terminally ill children as well as runs Camp Simcha, a two week summer camp experience for those children. The money raised by AEPi will supply children with scholarships so that can attend camp without additional financial burden put on their families.

"At Camp Simcha no one asked questions or stared if you didn't have any hair. I thought it was the greatest place on earth."

Profile: Avi

15-year-old Avi's parents recall the early days after their son's diagnosis with Hodgkin's disease as an uncertain and frightening time. They recall, too, how the seemingly constant presence of compassionate and caring Chai Lifeline volunteers -- bringing them food when they were unable to leave their son's hospital bedside, staying with Avi when they needed a few hours rest – helped them make it through that difficult period.

Thankfully, Avi is now in remission. Every summer, Avi spends three exhilarating weeks at Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline's renowned camp for children with catastrophic illnesses. The exceptionally close friendships he has developed with many of the campers and counselors promise to endure for a lifetime.

For more information about Chai Lifeline and its relationship with AEPi please visit  Chai Lifeline.