Chai Blog: Miriam L

TEAM LIFELINE MAKES IT EASY FOR BOTH THE NOVICE AND EXPERIENCED ATHLETE. Spring is the air and finally the weather is getting nicer.  Kids are outside riding their bikes, playing in the parks and people are out walking and running after a long winter, finally excited to be outdoors. In just over a month registration […]

Chai Blog: Sol Assayag

Children remind us what it’s like to be happy with the simple things in life.   Back in the summer of 2016 I partook in a Chai Lifeline family event to barbecue for the kids and families. That moment for me is one I cannot take out of my mind and has changed and opened […]

Chai Blog: Remembering Sy z’l

I never considered Sy as simply my brother-in-law; he was my brother. Losing Sy made me realize how precious life is, how it can instantly be cut short and how we should appreciate it to the fullest. I also learned how important it is to help those less fortunate in any capacity. Six years ago, my […]

Chai Blog: Mordy Rothman

What a night it was…Restoring Hope was an incredible evening! I’m still on a high after last Wednesday night’s gala event. As our largest fundraising event, it is a real opportunity for Chai Lifeline Canada showcase the work we do, and put its best face forward. This year, we made some substantial changes. First and […]

Chai Blog: Restoring Hope

Chai Lifeline Restores Hope. As I reflect on the essence of my work as a case manager at Chai Lifeline, I have begun to see myself as a flag-bearer of hope. Almost daily, I encounter families who have had life- altering illnesses threaten the positive way with which they have lived. The frightening prognoses, the […]

Chai Blog: Avi’s Challah

We have always been supporters of the incredible work Chai Lifeline does in our community. However, 4 years ago we were deeply inspired by one Chai warrior in particular, Laura from Montreal, as she told her story at the “Sing for the Children” concert. Laura spoke about all the remarkable programs and services that had […]

Chai Blog: Orly

Everyone has the ability to donate, whether it’s your time, your money or even your smile. What our Chai Lifeline Canada volunteer committee members underscore during every planning session for every event, is the love and compassion we have for those who need our help, with the respect and gratitude for those who are so […]

Chai Blog: Yummy Schachter

Over the past 11 years, my wife and I have had the pleasure of volunteering for Chai Lifeline Canada. We watched as one man, Mordy Rothman, took his vision of helping as many families struggling with the effects of childhood illness, and built what is today one of the greatest support organizations we’ve ever seen. […]

Chai Blog: Heidi W

When I spoke with Sonya from Chai Lifeline about this blog post, she suggested I write about why it’s so important for me to fundraise for them. Why is it important to my family? Let’s be honest: I have a lot going on as a single parent to my 3 young kids, Brooke (10), Zachary […]

Chai Blog: Sarah L

Hi! My name is Sarah Laszlo and I am the newest case manager at Chai Lifeline Canada’s Toronto office. As a case manager, I work with our families to ensure that each member is getting the support they need, connecting them to the various services we offer, and spending lots of time with families in […]