Every year at about this time, in mid July, I am stopped in my tracks for a few days. It is now eight years since life changed so remarkably for me. On July 18, 2010, I went for what I thought would be a routine mammogram. No reason to worry; no symptoms, no family...
When both spouses have cancer... Y., a 50 year old secretary from Haifa, is married with two adult children. Her husband, a machine operator, is currently being treated for lymphoma. In the midst of taking care of him, Y. was diagnosed with breast cancer and now, she,...
The Lemonade Fund is helping Israeli breast cancer patients from all segments of society. Here are stories of grant recipients, of various cultures, religions, ages, sex, who have been helped with emergency financial relief during treatment. Breast Cancer in the...
Imagine that you are 29, married to a former drug addict who was recently released from prison, and you suddenly find a lump in your breast. You are the sole breadwinner because your husband is on house arrest. You inherited his debts and you are now looking at a...
Two April Lemonade Fund applicants stand out as examples of family crises that can torpedo a breast cancer patient's recovery unless they get financial assistance. A. is a 49 year old immigrant from South America with two teenagers with special needs. She was recently...
Celebrating those who have made the Jewish state their home, giving of themselves and their diverse talents. Read about Shari Mendes, the Lemonade Fund founder, one of the 70 extraordinary women. ...
First, as is our yearly custom, a spring LEMONY recipe, good for Passover or any time. (Please read to the bottom for Lemonade Fund news.) Lemon Herb Salad MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN, courtesy of the New York Times YIELD 6 servings TIME15 minutes Bitter herbs – the maror –...
Breast Cancer + Domestic Abuse: Sadly, we see too much of this combo in our Lemonade Fund grant applications. How does the Lemonade Fund handle situations in which an abusive spouse/partner completely controls the family bank account? The following is an example: R.,...
This month, several of our applicants were young mothers who are balancing the challenge of parenting young children while undergoing chemotherapy. E., the mother of an 18 month old was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. E. has had to stop working as a...
The story of one of our December grant recipients: Y., a 45 year old divorcee, originally from Moldova, diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, lives with her father in the center of the country. For many years, Y. sold cosmetics at a kiosk in a mall, supporting...