Tag: guest blog
Chai Blog: Mike C
It was the summer of 2016 and my wife Mindy was diagnosed with Gallbladder Cancer. A close friend, who had recently undergone her own battle with Cancer, asked if she could contact Chai Lifeline on our behalf. I must admit, I had never heard of Chai Lifeline and didn’t really know how they could help […]
Chai Blog: Tracy Zepp
As you may know, I joined the Chai Lifeline Canada team at the beginning of this year. While I was familiar with the important work that Chai Lifeline does for families affected by illness before I began working at Chai, I truly grasped the impact at an event which took place in April. Night of […]
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: 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 […]
