The Lemonade Fund is honored to announce a truly momentous occasion: a meeting with Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. The organization was invited to discuss the critical work it undertakes in support of Israeli women confronting cancer, specifically focusing on the provision of emergency financial grants to those who are financially vulnerable while battling breast or gynecological cancer. A key focus of the discussion was “financial toxicity”—the devastating economic side effects of cancer treatment. This significant burden can drive families into poverty and, critically, may cause patients to delay or forgo necessary life-saving care.
Ms. Herzog’s steadfast commitment to the health of the nation and her dedication to supporting vulnerable populations within Israeli civil society are in perfect alignment with The Lemonade Fund’s core mission. Our grants extend beyond simple bill payment; they provide a crucial sense of stability and peace of mind during treatment, empowering women to maintain their focus entirely on recovery, rather than on the overwhelming economic challenges of their illness.