Chai Lifeline Canada

We Help Families by providing critical care, compassion, programs and services to our most vulnerable

What we do

At Chai Lifeline Canada we are passionately devoted to alleviating the burden of those facing medical challenge. From the moment of diagnosis, through the arduous months and years, in good times and bad, Canadian families have discovered that Chai Lifeline Canada is a friend for life.

Chai Lifeline Canada. Fighting Illness with Love.

Big Moments and Special Experiences

Pediatric illness changed everything – Daily life at school, activities, and the big experiences that all kids look forward to, like summer camp and family trips. Camp Simcha and Camp Lifeline are 2-week overnight and day camp programs that are uniquely outfitted to provide our immune-compromised warriors a summer camp experience that mirrors (and exceeds) all others. Chai Lifeline Canada also takes our warrior children and teens on special supervised trips to Vancouver, Edmonton, Walt Disney World and Israel. A change of scenery, independent adventures and safe travels with new friends are life changing experiences that support our Warriors development and interpersonal connections.

Day-to-day life and happiness

Chai Lifeline Canada strives to make every day easier and special for our children, teens and families. Our dedicated staff and volunteers work together on opportunities, services and support such as our Shining Stars after-school, art, equine and group programs.

Our best-kept- not-so-secret key to happiness is our private toy ‘store’ where our warriors shop and pay with smiles. Our professional and big-heartedfamily services team are always on the move with daily visits to the hospital or home, bringing everything from favourite meals and treats to toys and surprises. They are also shoulders to lean on and good listeners for when parents need the support. There is no errand too small, need too big or length that we won’t go to for our Chai families.

Our Community, Get Involved

Chai Lifeline Canada offers volunteer opportunities to suit the time, talent or energy you have to give. Whether it is Big Sibling pairings for one-on-one hangouts and adventures, academic tutoring, cooking meals for families who are confined to the hospital, helping with deliveries, driving clients to appointments or even donating your hair! There is something for everyone to give back in any way they choose in a tangible and meaningful way.

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new Chai Lifeline Canada
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What People Say

with Josh and bring out the best in him. He has a huge heart, and can achieve anything he wishes. Thanks again, M

Awww you guys are so great! This chat is my favourite! Makes me feel good that all us women of different ages get to be part of such a special mitzvah!

I know I say it often but it's always a pleasure to help out. I wish my mother had the type of support Chai Lifeline provides with my brother while we were growing up. I know it would have made a big difference for us all and that's why I don't think twice about giving up a good night's sleep to help other families whenever I can. It's also so wonderful watching the children grow up. I think I've known Jessica and Adina almost their entire lives and I'm so proud of them and all the children I've met through Chai Lifeline. They are so sweet and a joy to be with - day or night!

Once again, you outdid yourself! Today was a real Chai lifeline fun day! Btwn the two volunteers in the morning, Dina in the afternoon, presents they came home with and a delicious supper, Sunday became a highlight day, even though I spent all day in the hospital. I really appreciate what you've done for our family!

Hi,I just wanted to thank you again. Joshua is getting along really well with Menachem. They are meeting once a week and he is helping Joshua with his Bar Mitzvah reading, benching and davening. He is very encouraging to Joshua which is extremely important since Joshua is lacking in confidence. Only 3 months to go until the Bar
Mitzvah! Eek!
Thanks again. S

Thank you so much to the people who set up these overnight shifts for Esther while we are away. We appreciate so much the hard work and the fun you are giving our daughter while she is in the hospital.

I'm often overcome with emotion when I see how generously - and how frequently - these women cook for Chai Lifeline. To walk into Lisa Berman's garage and see it filled with food, lovingly wrapped, labelled, and marked with prayers for a refuah, etc., is truly remarkable. May Hashem heal all who need a refuah so that we can only cook for joyful occasions and healthy families.