Author: Orly Davis

Des enfants dont les parents sont malades s’envolent vers Disney

We were Interviewed by CBC Radio about our Disney trip. “Un groupe d’enfants dont les parents sont malades sont partis de Toronto lundi midi pour un séjour de 4 jours à Disney World à Orlando. C’est l’organisme à but non lucratif Chai Lifeline qui a organisé le voyage.” “A group of children whose parents are sick […]

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Camp Lifeline

Camp Lifeline is a Chai Lifeline Canada program. The need was recognized for local specialized daytime programming for kids who could not attend regular summer camps. This is due to complex medical needs and an increased risk of contracting infections. For two weeks a year, Camp Lifeline provides a unique camping experience. Campers are provided […]

Gabriel’s Wolf Pack

While most people were enjoying their long weekend our dedicated staff were hard at work arranging this: “Gabriel is due for his kidney surgery this Wednesday. His doctors “A Team” will remove the growth on his Kidney. As a result his camping adventure at Camp Simcha (in the NY Catskills) was cut a few days […]

How I told my kids I had Metastatic Breast Cancer

Since “coming out” with my Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis, the most asked question I get from others is: “How did you tell you kids about your cancer coming back?” Before I answer the question I need to say this. I’m telling the story from my point of view, as their mother, sharing how I told […]

How to tell kids the truth when the news is scary, sad, or bad.

Recently, someone I love shared news with me that I experience as difficult and painful. In our conversation, we chatted about how others she told received the news and she shared that it went as expected, with the other person taking the lead from her. She said she was honest but optimistic, and that led […]