July 2024 Newsletter
A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
It gives me a tremendous amount of pride to share the following story from one of my daughters who recently returned from visiting ALYN Hospital after spending six weeks as a volunteer in Israel. It is very exciting to see how much she learned about the hospital in a short, 2 ½ hour visit.
SPOTLIGHT ON ALISA'S VISIT
I went to ALYN a few weeks ago, at the end of my six-week volunteer trip to Israel. I was coming off a high, having finally had the chance to help my country while it is at war. I did not think anything would be able to match that high, but my visit to ALYN only pushed that high, higher.
My father, Adam Schwartz, is the director of American Friends of ALYN Hospital so I knew a bit about ALYN prior to my visit. From the start to the end of my visit, I was met with a warmth and friendliness that airs throughout the hospital. The staff and patients truly emit joy. Everyone is always smiling. The building is filled with colorful decorations and cheer.
PELE CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF SOLUTIONS
The PELE track of the Innovation Space at ALYN Hospital opened its doors in 2018 and recently celebrated its 5th year of developing personalized adaptive solutions to increase the independence of children with disabilities. Happy anniversary to the PELE team for some amazing accomplishments!
SHARE YOUR ALYN STORY: CALLING ALL PAST VOLUNTEERS!
We are reaching out to all the amazing individuals who have volunteered at ALYN Hospital in the past. Your dedication and generosity have played a crucial role in the lives of the children and families we serve. Now, we want to hear from you!
We would love to hear your story. Whether it’s a memorable moment, a challenge you overcame, or a lesson you learned, your experiences are invaluable. Sharing your story can inspire others and highlight the incredible impact of our volunteer community.
If you are willing to share your story with the ALYN community, please get in touch with us. You can email us at friends@alynus.org with a brief overview of your experience, and we will follow up with you for more details. Your story may be featured in an upcoming newsletter or on our website.
Thank you for being a part of the ALYN family and for making a difference!
REGISTER NOW FOR WHEELS OF LOVE IN ISRAEL: NOVEMBER 11-14, 2024
Registration is open for the 24th annual Wheels of Love ride in memory of Yakir Hexter z"l benefitting the children of ALYN Hospital. This year’s ride will take place in the beautiful Dead Sea region, ending with our traditional emotional finish at ALYN Hospital in Jerusalem. As always, there will be multiple on- and off-road options from which to choose.
New this year for Wheels of Love, we are now offering a grant to cover the registration fees for interested participants ages 25-35 from the US and Mexico,. The Roee Negri Memorial Grant is a tribute to the leadership and heroism displayed by IDF Major Roee Negri, z”l, killed on action on October 7.