Israel Lemonade Fund
Emergency Financial Aid For Breast Cancer Patients
GIVE SUPPORT
GET SUPPORT

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 grant applications processed in the first quarter of 2023
Lemonade Fund grants approved for single mothers with children under 21 in the first quarter of 2023

Recipient Stories
Media
Listen to new podcast on Spotify re Founder, Shari Mendes, chosen as one of the ‘Thirty-Six”
Justin sits down with Shari Mendes, Founder and Director of the Israel Lemonade Fund, for a conversation about how her...
News
Purim 2023 e-Cards on Sale Now
We're happy to offer our Purim e-cards once again this year. In lieu of Mishloach Manot, go virtual and send an...
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
Financial Toxicity: A Dangerous Side Effect of Breast Cancer
The “C” word stirs up difficult emotions and associations. Pain, fear, hopelessness. Despair. Despite all the medical...
I Come Here Once a Year
Twelve years ago, on an otherwise normal, hot July day in Israel, I received a diagnosis of breast cancer. As a child...

Give Help
Help us continue supporting breast cancer patients in Israel.

Get Help
The Lemonade Fund is here to help you if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and you are struggling financially.