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Chai Lifeline is a New York City volunteer-based〔(The Lakewood Scoop: Chai Lifeline NJ Kicks Off Volunteer Recruitment )〕 501(c)(3) non-profit organization〔(New York NY 10001- Tax Exempt Organizations and 10001 New York New York Non Profit Organizations )〕 with multiple regional offices in the United States as well as affiliates in Canada, England, Israel, and Belgium. Founded in 1987 and currently headed by Rabbi Simcha Scholar, Chai Lifeline was primarily a cancer support organization that mushroomed into an umbrella organization which carries the motto ''Fighting Illness With Love''. A widely acclaimed project is its pilot program Camp Simcha, a summer camp for children battling cancer and other hematological illnesses.〔http://pioneersforacure.org/camp-simcha.aspx〕 Camp Simcha has since expanded and opened a second branch, Camp Simcha Special, for children with debilitating chronic conditions. Another program they initiated is the Project C.H.A.I. Crisis Intervention program. This program ensures that children, their parents, teachers, clergy and communities can properly deal with traumatic events, often partnering with organizations such as Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona's Aleinu program and Misaskim.〔(Jewish News of Greater Phoenix: JFCS forms crisis response team )〕〔(The Jewish Star: Quick action averted cremation )〕〔(The Yeshiva World PHOTOS: Misaskim Hosts Important Meeting Between NYPD Brass & Many Bais Yaakov Administrators )〕 Chai Lifeline is funded by Jewish philanthropists and other fundraising receptions.〔(Carol Gardens Patch: Keep the Money Flowing In! )〕〔(Lincolnshire Review: Chai Lifeline’s “Caliente: A Hot Night for a Cool Cause” )〕〔(InsideToronto.com: Ex-NHL players hit ice for sick children )〕〔(The Yeshiva World: Chai Lifeline Lakewood 10th Anniversary Reception )〕〔(Social Miami: Make-A-Difference Gala Benefits Chai Lifeline Southeast )〕 They also receive government funding and grants.〔(The Yeshiva World City Council Delivers Over $5 Million Of ‘Kosher Pork’ « » Frum Jewish News )〕 ==Camp Simcha== Camp Simcha is a campus located in Glen Spey, NY.〔(San Diego Jewish Journal: Special Camps for Special Kids )〕 NY that offers children with cancer ages 5–20 an unforgettable experience to forget about their illnesses for a while. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities, including mini-golf, pottery, crafts workshops, modified sports, color war, and talent shows. Special events include: helicopter rides, concerts, and interactive games and shows. There's also an on-site arcade, computer-games center, library, and screening room. A magnificent pool with innovative ramp and water-submersible wheelchairs enables that every child can go swimming. A waterfront boasts the Chai Seas motorboat, a pontoon boat capable of holding an entire bunk, including wheelchair-dependent children, paddle and bumper boats.()() On July 18, 2011 Camp Simcha set the official Guinness World Records™ entry for the longest awareness ribbon with a 1,340-foot gold-colored ribbon to generate pediatric cancer awareness.()()()() It maintains a website at http://campsimcha.org launched in June 2010.() The camp program is directed by Dr. Peter Steinherz〔(5 Towns Jewish Times: Drs. Peter And Laurel Steinherz To Be Honored By Chai Lifeline, December 21 )〕 and an entire team of oncologists, pediatric oncology nurses, EMTs, social workers and physical therapists. In case of emergencies, an acute transport ambulance is on-site at all times, and accompanies campers on any trips. A Medevac helicopter is on call, and can reach the camp within five minutes. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chai Lifeline」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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