Yael

Epstein

When I was only 10 years old, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. It was extremely hard for my family. The pain of not knowing what the future could hold was overwhelming, and it took a big toll on me and my sisters. B"H, we had an amazing community who was there for us. But no one was here for us as much as Chai4ever! was. From the yearly birthday cards to chanukah gifts and mishloach manot on Purim. Their "Big Sister, Little Sister" program is amazing too. I had an amazing “big sister” who was always there for me whenever I was down. But nothing can compare to Camp4ever!. It was the first time I felt like I belonged among a group of random strangers. We all understood each other because it's the only place that is just all girls who have one (and even sometimes two) sick parent(s). It's a place of zero social pressure, total acceptance, and 100% fun. Unfortunately, they have been having a hard time raising the necessary funds to keep this program going. Soooo many children rely on this camp as a chance to just be a kid or teen again. Or to just have 2 weeks to breathe and relax before going back to the stressful lives they live. And that's why I'm turning to you. You can help these kids smile again. I've seen the pain these girls have gone through and I've made amazing friends with incredible stories. No child should have to carry the world on their own tiny shoulders, and every kid deserves to have a carefree summer and to just be a kid again. Please help me give back to this amazing community of heroes and warriors. Tizku L'mitzvot!!!!! ❤️

Yael Epstein