Israel Lemonade Fund

Emergency Financial Aid For Breast and Gynecological Cancer Patients

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What We Do

The Lemonade Fund is Israel’s only breast and gynecological cancer emergency relief fund. One-time grants to patients in financial crisis cover basic living expenses, like childcare, rent, school supplies and transportation. Grants are awarded to identify and screen applicants from all over Israel, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or religion, using a transparent system based on verified financial need.

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

133 Wartime Emergency Grants totaling NIS 239,400 ($61,845) were granted between October 18-November 9, 2023

The Lemonade Fund is grateful to have our hostages freed. We continue to support breast and gynecological cancer patients still suffering financial distress as a result of the war.

Transportation for displaced patients | Childcare for families with drafted soldiers | Immediate supplemental income

Recipient Stories

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The treatment period, with my husband’s departure to the reserves now in the second round after 220 days of service, brought us great financial difficulty. The aid from the charity is oxygen for the family. Thank you.

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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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Media

Profile of the Lemonade Fund in the Jewish Link

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