Month: April 2019

Reflections on How It All Began… It’s been a while, but I’m back. After living in Israel for the past 15 years, I’m back in Toronto and back at Chai Lifeline. 17 years ago, I was introduced to Camp Simcha by some friends who were counselors there the year before. They thought I would like … Read more

Leonie Serman, Director of Family Services, shares a unique perspective on Passover In most families, the holiday time is one of excitement, tradition and family togetherness. However, when a family is facing illness during this time, the hectic but expected routine of the holidays may well be challenged or changed. The true miracle of Passover … Read more

“Believe the Impossible” is a lot more than a catchy tagline. It tells a story. When a child is suddenly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, when a parent, and sometimes both parents, have to give up a job in order to care for their sick child, when money is tight and tensions are running high … Read more