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 2025

Grants awarded to patients diagnosed with advanced disease in 2025

Recipient Stories

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I’ll never forget this first push you gave me, it was my first step towards winning my battle against cancer.

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I really appreciate all the support that I got…. when I shared about cancer and the dissolution of my marriage, a couple of weeks ago. It shocked me. It shocked me, because I am not used to it.

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I had to say thank you to you. In the presence of the huge crisis facing the world now, it was a very unusual experience to discover such great deeds from people. So thank you very much, Lemonade Fund!

Read their stories

Media

Profile of the Lemonade Fund

Feb 10, 2025

The Jewish Link, a popular Jewish newspaper in the New York metropolitan area, covers the inspiring story of...

News

Shari Mendes at Emunah Women’s Leadership in Israel Conference

Mar 9, 2025

Founder and Executive Director Shari Mendes shares the story of The Israel Lemonade Fund at the @worldemunah Women's...

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