named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Activism in Oncology Wards
Volunteer program staffed by national service participants who provide emotional support, activities, and companionship to pediatric cancer patients in hospital wards.
Beit Hayeled (Zholty Children's House)
Residential facility near Sheba Hospital with 20 accessible suites and activity spaces, providing accommodation and psychosocial support for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
Summer Camp
Recreational camp program offering pediatric cancer patients opportunities for fun, socialization, and normalcy outside the hospital setting.
The Luxurious Ambulance
Specialized ambulance equipped for intensive care that transports children with cancer to and from hospitals and enables medically supervised outings for recreation and social events across Israel.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 7 activities
- Hosting educational and support groupsHosts children with cancer receiving treatment at Sheba Hospital and other medical centers for recreational and support activities, including lectures and courses for age-specific support groups tailored to disability level and disease type, as well as separate groups for parents and siblings.
- Operating Beit Hayeled for emotional support and respiteOperates Beit Hayeled, a 5,000-square-meter facility near Tel Hashomer Hospital with three interconnected buildings and gardens, providing emotional support and respite for families of children undergoing cancer treatment. The facility includes 20 fully furnished, handicapped-accessible suites and specialized spaces such as a psychosocial campus, laughing room, and entrance area.
- Operating the Zholty Children's House for daycare and supportOperates the Zholty Children's House on the Sheba Hospital medical campus, providing daycare services including kindergarten classrooms with crafts and toys, a refreshments corner, and recreational activities for children undergoing daily medical treatment.
- Organizing recreational and emotional support outingsOrganizes and provides medically supervised outings for children with cancer to social events, family gatherings, and recreational sites across Israel at no cost to families. Has facilitated hundreds of trips to destinations including Mt. Hermon, Eilat, the Kinneret, and the Dead Sea, as well as international getaways such as a trip to the Netherlands with VIP services and accommodations.
- Organizing special events and dream fulfillmentOrganizes special events such as Chanukah menorah-lighting at the Prime Minister's residence and facilitates high-profile meetings, including arranging encounters between pediatric cancer patients and U.S. Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as part of its dream fulfillment and emotional support services.
- Organizing summer camp programsOrganizes a summer camp program for children with cancer as part of its recreational and emotional support offerings.
- Providing comprehensive psychosocial and family support servicesProvides daily emotional support to children with cancer and their families, fulfills individual family needs, supplies auxiliary equipment and manpower, organizes special events, and fulfills personal wishes and dreams for pediatric cancer patients. Supports approximately 400 children annually across all community sectors in Israel.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Coordinating hospital volunteer programsCoordinates a volunteer system in hospitals and deploys national service volunteers in oncology wards at Ichilov and Tel-Hashomer – Sheba Hospitals to support pediatric cancer patients and their families.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding charitable organizations supporting children with cancerFunds charitable organizations that provide support to children with cancer, extending its impact through financial assistance to other nonprofits in the sector.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Providing free transportation for medical treatmentProvides free transportation for children with cancer to and from hospitals for tests and treatments using a specially equipped ambulance designed to improve comfort and emotional well-being during transit.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$86K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$1K
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balance sheet
Total assets$85K
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Net assets$85K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- ILAN FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Benjamin Netanyahu Partner — Longtime supporter who assisted in facilitating a meeting between a pediatric cancer patient and U.S. President Donald Trump.
- El-Al Partner — Provided VIP airport service and air transportation for a children's getaway trip.
- Ichilov Hospital Partner — Hosts national service volunteers deployed by Rachashei Lev in oncology wards.
- Office of the Prime Minister of Israel Partner — Hosted a joint Chanukah event with children from Rachashei Lev at the Prime Minister's residence.
- Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Department Partner — Longstanding collaborative partnership to support treatment and quality of life for pediatric cancer patients and families.
- Rachashei Lev Partner — Provides national service volunteers who work alongside medical staff in the daycare center.
- Rachashei Lev Partner — Volunteers from Rachashei Lev accompany children on ambulance trips, providing support during outings.
- Sheba Hospital Partner — Hosts the Zholty Children's House on its medical campus in partnership with Rachashei Lev.
- Sheba Hospital Partner — Primary medical center serving children who use Beit Hayeled’s facilities and programs.
- Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Partner — Collaborates with Sheba Medical Center to provide family support services adjacent to pediatric cancer treatment facilities.
- Tel Hashomer Hospital Government — Allocated land on its campus for the construction of the Beit Hayeled complex near the children’s wing.
- Tel-Hashomer – Sheba Hospital Partner — Hosts national service volunteers deployed by Rachashei Lev in oncology wards.
- US President Joe Biden Partner — Facilitated a meeting between a pediatric cancer patient and the US President during his official visit to Israel.
- medical staff Partner — Volunteers work alongside medical staff in oncology wards.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Distraction and Emotional Well-Being Therapymethodology: distraction-therapyBy engaging children in enjoyable activities and meaningful experiences during treatment, we improve emotional well-being and support faster recovery, because positive psychological states reduce perceived pain and enhance resilience.
- Dream Fulfillment as Therapeutic Interventionmethodology: dream_fulfillmentBy helping children with cancer achieve personal dreams, we foster hope and emotional resilience during treatment, because meaningful experiences provide psychological strength and a sense of normalcy amid illness.
- Emotional Support Through Visibility and Recognitionmethodology: emotional-support-through-visibilityBy connecting pediatric cancer patients with public figures and national platforms, we enhance emotional well-being through recognition and belonging, because feeling seen and valued combats isolation and fosters psychological strength.
- Family-Centered Respite and Supportmethodology: respite-housingBy providing respite housing and transformative getaways near or away from treatment centers, we reduce family stress and improve patient well-being, because alleviating logistical and emotional burdens enables families to focus on healing and strengthens treatment adherence.
- Integrated Psychosocial Supportmethodology: integrated psychosocial supportBy embedding psychosocial and operational support directly within clinical care, we improve quality of life and treatment outcomes for pediatric cancer patients and their families, because addressing emotional and social needs alongside medical treatment reduces trauma and strengthens resilience.