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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 ROY THOMSON HALL in MEMORY of PENINA RUBINOFF A’H PRESENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 ROY THOMSON HALL IN MEMORY OF PENINA RUBINOFF a’h Chai Lifeline Canada offers Penina’s Helping Hand over two dozen year-round offers programs and support to programs, all free of charge, children living with a sick to children with serious illness parent or dealing with the and their families. loss of a parent. Take a bite from Aaron’s Apple and change a life. Helping families take a bite out of overwhelming medical costs. If you know of anyone who is in need of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us at: 300A Wilson Ave. Toronto, Ontario M3H1S8 Phone: 647.430.5933 Fax: 416.628.1597 www.chailifelinecanada.org MESSAGE FROM THE Evening Co-chairs Welcome to our 11th annual event in support of Chai Lifeline Canada! Over the past 12 years, we have had the pleasure of volunteering for Chai Lifeline Canada. We watched as its Executive Director, Mordechai Rothman, took his vision of helping as many families struggling with the affects of childhood illness, and built what is today one of the greatest support organizations we’ve ever seen. Throughout the years, we have been involved in Chai Lifeline Canada’s growth in numerous capacities. One of those was our chairing of the Sing for the Children concerts for the past ten years. While we worked tirelessly to bring the very best musical entertainment to the Roy Thomson stage year after year, and while each concert was an incredible success for the organization, we felt that it was time to change things up a bit this year. This year, we’ve taken a completely fresh approach to the event, and by doing so, attracted a broader audience of supporters. We are very excited for tonight’s show, and we are confident that you will leave the show having been entertained, moved, and inspired by the work being done by Chai Lifeline Canada. When a child is suddenly diagnosed with a life-threatening or life-long disease or illness, families are immediately thrown off track. Daily routine and order no longer exist. One parent, and often times both parents, need to give up a job. Financial struggles bring about all kinds of other challenges. Marriages begin to crumble. Siblings of the sick child are often neglected. Often, they begin to act up in school. The sick child themselves begin to fall behind on their school work and on their social lives. Entire families are in full-out distress. Psychological, emotional and financial support is the least of what is needed to help them cope. Rides to hospitals, food deliveries, tutors, therapists, support programs for the parents, the sick child, and for the siblings, are among the many, many things that are being done, every minute of every day, by the staff of Chai Lifeline Canada, and with the support of over 600 volunteers! It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. Raising a sick child, while supporting their entire family along the way, would be impossible without the help of the entire community. We humbly thank each and every one of you for your support. May God bless all of the staff, volunteers and supporters of Chai Lifeline with good health, strength and success, and may He forever be the only One we ever have to rely on. Enjoy the show! Shoshana & Yummy MESSAGE FROM THE Executive Director, Chai Lifeline Canada Every week, Chai Lifeline is called upon to assist more and more families affected by serious illness. On average, we have two new families to whom we restore MESSAGE FROM THE hope. Executive Vice President As regional director of Chai Lifeline, I have met numerous people affected by illness, and we have been able to successfully include them as part of our Chai March 2018 Lifeline family. Each one has impacted Chai Lifeline in meaningful ways, all the while inspiring and pushing us to do more. My deepest thanks to all of you for It is my pleasure to welcome you to Chai Lifeline Canada’s “Restoring Hope, allowing me and the entire Chai Lifeline Canada team into your lives when you Returning Spirit to our Chai Warriors.” were most vulnerable. This year’s theme, “Restoring Hope,” beautifully describes the mission of Chai Chai Lifeline is fortunate to be surrounded by a dedicated group of people who Lifeline Canada, and indeed, of Chai Lifeline International. Our goal is to help are instrumental in allowing us to offer ever increasing services. This year, Yummy families meet the challenges of living with serious pediatric illness or loss and and Shoshana Schacter saw a new vision for our gala event, rebranding it to allow them to find hope in their everyday lives. “Restoring Hope”. We are privileged and profoundly grateful to have your vision Meeting these objectives requires creating innovative programs. Chai Lifeline and continued involvement in everything that Chai Lifeline does. Canada is a leader in conceptualizing and implementing programs that bring Our board of directors has ensured our continued success, with particular mention joy to lives devastated by illness, provide unprecedented emotional, social and to David Diamond, Avi Wachsman, Gerry Greenberg and Irwin Diamond who financial support to beleaguered children and their parents. We are fortunate to receive our special appreciation for their commitment, unwavering support and have Rabbi Mordechai Rothman, the consummate professional, at Chai Lifeline excellent guidance. Canada’s helm. He leads by example, exuding professionalism, commitment and compassion that inspire staff, lay leadership and volunteers to do their best for our Rabbi Scholar, words will not fully describe my thanks and gratitude to you. Thank families every day of the year. you for taking a chance on a young man fresh out of school. Thank you for your leadership and vision. Chai Lifeline Canada owes its existence to your ideas and Our other source of inspiration comes from you, the men and women whose continued innovation. friendship allows us to do so much. Your attendance tonight will translate into much-needed daily living assistance, therapeutic recreation and social programs As regional director of Chai Lifeline Canada, I extend my personal heartfelt thanks that will enable families to cope with the challenges of their lives. to the Chai Lifeline team, whose passion and commitment have inspired me to reach forever greater success in our services. Tonight’s event is chaired by my good friends Yummy and Shoshana Schachter. They have worked tirelessly to produce an evening that will both entertain us Last but foremost, each of you, our donors, committee members and volunteers and assure that Chai Lifeline Canada has sufficient funds to care for all who need astound me with your generosity and open hearts. You are an integral part of its help. I thank them for their dedication to Chai Lifeline Canada and the entire the work we do and I am truly honoured by every dollar or minute donated. Your organization. continued support shows the trust and belief you have in the mission of Chai Lifeline Canada. On behalf of our international Board of Directors, I thank you for your friendship and participation in “Restoring Hope.” Enjoy your evening. Tonight, Chai Lifeline Canada remains the focus of the evening while showcasing top notch entertainment. It is going to make for an excellent show. Mordechai Rothman Rabbi Simcha Scholar Executive Vice President Chai Lifeline - International MESSAGE FROM THE Director of Development Restoring Hope! Tonight is about Restoring Hope and the selfless and altruistic volunteers who give of their time and resources to make a difference for families affected by an illness. Without the support of the entire community, Chai Lifeline Canada would not exist. We are your legacy and strive every day to work harder to achieve the impossible for our kids and families. The children and families that we care for battle illness on a daily-basis and your presence and support here tonight enables us to provide comprehensive, critical care and programs that help them battle one more day. We fight this battle by Our Future is Built on a History of Helping providing compassion and care for every member of the family. We fight this battle by holding their hands through it all every minute, every hour, and every Established in 2006, Chai Lifeline Canada is the central address for families day. living with serious pediatric illness to find emotional and social support given with compassionate, respect, and discretion. With hundreds of volunteers giving of their time and thousands of donors con- tributing their resources, it truly embodies the notion of taking a village to raise The Canadian affiliate of the international children’s health support network a child, as we care for over 400 children and their families. All of you are part of is no youngster, though. Rather, it is a new limb on a tree that took root our extended family, dedicated to caring for our most vulnerable and ultimately more than three decades ago, when the dream of a dedicated group of changing their lives for the better. community leaders became reality. Maureen Leshem, Gitty Nussbaum and Gabi & Chaya Shull exemplify what it The group included respected lay leaders, rabbis, and pediatric oncologists. means to sacrifice and give back for the greater good. The camp they founded, Camp Simcha, gave eight cancer-stricken children a week of fun in the sun at the end of August, 1987. Camp Simcha, dedicated I am humbled and inspired by their commitment to others and I hope their ac- in memory of Dr. Samuel Abraham, was literally a breath of fresh air for complishments will serve as a pillar for all of us.
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