Testimonials

Camp directors speak

For the last 10 years, our camp has participated in the annual Chai-A-Thon. The excitement it generates amongst the campers to raise money for a great cause is amazing. I think that beyond the prizes that motivate them, it's knowing that their efforts will directly help critically ill children their own age, and that they can make a difference. G-d willing, we look forward to many more summers of raising funds for Chai Lifeline! 

- Chanie Wilhelm, Camp Director
Camp Gan Israel of Greater New Haven, CT

 We are so grateful to be able to provide our campers with the opportunity to be involved in this wonderful Mitzvah.  Chai-A-Thon helps us instill the value of Chesed in our campers while enabling them to help the children of Chai Lifeline enjoy a meaningful summer camp experience.

- Shuli Medow Assistant Director of Campaign
Bernard Horwich JCC, Chicago, IL

 We find that the Chai-A-thon experience helps children to begin realizing differences in people and developing feelings of empathy and Nosai B'ol with others. This happens almost without their realization and while having a fabulously good time.

- Dassy Weinberg Camp Director
Shevach Day Camp, Lakewood, NJ

 The Chai-A-Thon program gives my campers a chance to think about what they can do for others.  Especially as it falls out during the 3 weeks, how appropriate to focus on Bein Adam L'Chaveiro and do what we can in an easy and fun way to help those in need.

- Rabbi Avi Hochman Camp Director
Camp Chaverim, Boca Raton, FL