Since January, we've had the opportunity to run a Sunday Drop-in Program twice a month. This 2-hour program is held in our play room at the Chai Lifeline office, where the kids play in the play house, participate in different art activities, play video games, and do many other fun things with our amazing volunteers. We alternate inviting Chai kids and/or their siblings one week with PHH children who are young children who have a seriously ill parent at home the next. This program provides respite for the parents and a morning of fun for the kids. We look forward to doing it again in the future!

 

Leeatte has been volunteering with Chai Lifeline for almost three years, and in that time has been a true lifeline for so many of our families. She first started as a 'big sister' for one of our teenage girls with special needs. She would plan the most creative, imaginative activities that accommodated her little sister's restrictions and capabilities. Leeatte never missed a week. She showed up at her house each and every week, filled with genuine excitement to spend time with her little sis. She continued visiting with her little sister for two years. During that time, she pitched in in so many other ways, helping other families in crisis in whatever way the needed, coming out to our holiday events, life guarding at our cottage day event, and more.

 

Upon Leeatte' s return home from a few months away in Israel, she called us the day she landed to see how she can get involved again. We connected  her with a young teenager dealing with chronic illness. This volunteer opportunity presented a different set of challenges, and she surpassed our expectations yet again.

 

"Being a Chai Lifeline volunteer means getting an opportunity to help make a difference in people's lives, no matter how small. I've been a 'big sis' for about two years and together we've enjoyed going swimming, doing art projects and making sushi. Spending time with my 'little sibs' has taught me to be compassionate, patient and caring. Chai Lifeline is an amazing organization that helps people in need and volunteering is a great way to give back to the community. Thank you Chai Lifeline and all other volunteers for making this possible!"

 

Thank you Leeatte for your commitment to Chai Lifeline, we know you have inspired many others to get involved through being such an exemplary volunteer!

We are pleased to announce the 2018/19 Team Lifeline Canada EARLY registration form which is now on  line and officially open. This exclusive invite is for new and previous runners who are committing to raise a minimum of $5,500. Check out all the fabulous perks and prizes to be had when you join the Team of a Lifetime!  Valid until May 31, 2018 . Click  here  register or email  [email protected]