Israel Lemonade Fund
Emergency Financial Aid For Breast Cancer Patients
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133 Wartime Emergency Grants totaling NIS 239,400 ($61,845) were granted between October 18-November 9, 2023
The Lemonade Fund is continuing to support breast cancer patients in financial distress due to the ongoing war
Transportation for evacuees | Childcare for families with drafted soldiers | Immediate supplemental income
What We Do
The Lemonade Fund awards grants to help cover non-medical expenses for Israeli breast cancer patients who are in financial crisis. Difficult treatment, coupled with income loss, means many patients can’t pay basic living expenses because they can’t work. We work with social workers and hospital staff to identify and screen applicants using a detailed point system based on financial need.
Your Impact
Since its founding in 2011 the Lemonade Fund has never had to deny a qualified applicant due to a lack of funds. Thank You!
Lemonade Fund grants awarded in 2024
Grants awarded to patients who live completely alone in 2024
Recipient Stories
Media
Lemonade Fund Founder one of 12 English-speaking Immigrants Honored for Exceptional Contributions to Israeli Society
On December 3, 2024 at a gala event in Jerusalem Lemonade Fund founder and Director Shari Mendes, was one of...
News
Lemonade Fund Founder Receives Nefesh b’Nefesh Bonei Zion Award
Every year Nefesh B'Nefesh honors Olim (immigrants) from English-speaking countries who have made a significant...
From Our Founder
Thoughts and insights on patient advocacy, cancer-induced financial distress and the state of breast cancer support in Israel from the Lemonade Fund’s founder and Manager, Shari Mendes
I Come Here Once a Year to Remember…
Thirteen years ago this week I was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammogram. Out of the blue…no risks,...
The Bright Side of (this) Israeli Summer
June is usually a “slow” month. The school year winds down, summer plans are hatched, and the heat invariably rises...