While our Sunrise families are forced to deal with the overwhelming issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis, the war has created a level of fear and anxiety that has elevated these concerns to near-unmanageable levels.

 

Whatever amount of normalcy these children have left is now impacted hourly by the endless relocation to bomb shelters, the scenes of chaos surrounding them in hospitals that previously were seen as centers of healing and safety, and the deafening sounds of explosions and sirens. Parents have been called to active army duty, children are afraid to leave their homes, and families have been relocated out of harm’s way as projectiles fly over their communities.

 

Our staff have also been impacted, as they must divide their time to meet the challenges of living and working in a country at war, even as they struggle emotionally to manage the images of the inhumane horrors they have witnessed. With the nation now at war, events and fundraising activities that enable us to provide our life-affirming services are no longer accessible.

 

Yet at the same time, these services are needed more than ever.

 

With three camps and year-round in-hospital programs caring for hundreds of sick children each year, we must remain steadfast to our mission: to care for all children with cancer and their siblings, providing them a glimpse of happiness and normalcy amidst the tragedy of their disease. Even while rockets are flying overhead, our staff and volunteers are today working in multiple hospitals to reassure our children and calm their fears. And while summer camp may be months away, our children need the hope and promise of returning to the programs and friends they treasure; something we can only assure them of with your help.

 

Today, our mission is more important than ever.

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Your support is urgently needed.

Please help us help these young heroes.

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