3 Steps to Teach Kids Compassion

Compassion isn’t something that comes naturally to kids. Just like sharing toys, it’s a learned behaviour, and the earlier kids learn it, the more caring they’ll be, not only in their formative years, but also as adults. How do you teach kids to have compassion? As director of Chai Lifeline Canada, an organization that helps […]

Top mistakes people make when encountering someone with an illness

Our behaviour can help a patient’s experience, says Mordechai Rothman OPINION JAN 23, 2019 BY MORDECHAI ROTHMAN   TORONTO.COM Have you ever crossed paths with someone fighting a serious illness — whether a friend, relative, classmate, neighbour or even a stranger? Did you feel uncomfortable and unsure about how to act and what to say? You’re not alone. As executive […]

SNAP’d Bloor West: Chai Lifeline Canada Mega Chanukah Party

Holiday time is often associated with excitement and anticipation, but for hundreds of Toronto families with kids who suffer from life-threatening or lifelong illnesses, a mix of emotions come into play as parents juggle the needs of their children with seasonal preparations. National charity Chai Lifeline Canada organized its biggest bash of the year – […]

ChaiBites: When Our Warriors Become Our Heroes

While we love sharing stories of our big events and programs, at Chai Lifeline we know how important the every day little things are. In that spirit, we’re proud to launch ChaiBites, a recurring collection of snack-sized stories to brighten your day!   Everything happened so fast. Isabelle called me one day, she hadn’t been […]

Montreal Volunteer Appreciation

Chloe told me that volunteering with Chai Lifeline is one of the better decisions she’s ever made. She’s a leader in the Big Sister program, and keeps finding new things that she shares with Maya, her Little Sister. “We’re both really energetic, and love the outdoors, so there’s never a dull moment when I’m with […]

Meet our Summer Interns

Welcome to our Toronto Interns (left to right), Dov Sitnik, Zack Babins, Renee Lurie and Levana Ouanounou! Zack is our PR intern. He loves talking about stories and telling them. His favourite bagel is a Montreal-style sesame seed, and (somewhat) proudly hails from North of Steeles. Renee and Levana are interning with our Case Management team. […]