This summer, I am excited to take part in Tour de Simcha, an exhilarating 65-mile cycling event benefiting the children and families of Chai Lifeline. Every mile I ride and every dollar I raise will help support more than two-dozen essential programs for more than 5,900 children and families confronting pediatric illness, crisis, and loss. These services include counseling and case management, meals delivered to hospitals and homes, transportation to medical appointments, emergency financial assistance, insurance advocacy, i-Shine afterschool programming, Big Brothers/Sisters, Project Chai crisis intervention, and Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, Chai Lifeline’s flagship medically-supervised summer programs.

Life for a child with cancer, disability, or other serious illness is grueling. From the moment of diagnosis, Chai Lifeline’s dedicated staff and volunteers are there to provide joy, hope, and unparalleled care throughout the turbulent medical journey.

I personally have been touched by the generosity of this organization. My granddaughter Zahava, age 9 has been struggling with AVM's (arteriovenous malformations ) that have invaded her right foot and ankle. Over the past almost 2 years she has endured numerous surgeries (embolization's) to try to stop these AVM's from growing and cutting off the blood supply to her foot. She has endured much pain and anxiety from these procedures. She has numerous Doctor appointments. My daughter, has spent many hours at Chicago Lurie's Children's Hospital. Chai life Line has been there for my entire family to make sure that all the needs of Zahava and the rest of the family are met. This organization has gone above and beyond and I wanted to give something back so that other families can also receive all that my family has received!

My objective is to raise $2,500, and I hope you will help me reach this goal. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Please contribute generously to this important cause by clicking on the donate button now.
On behalf of the children of Chai Lifeline, thank you for your support.

Ann Shidler