Our Support. Their Success.
"If you want to support Israel in the long term, you have to support the institutions that are the backbone of the Israel you want to thrive."
– Dr. Maurit Beeri, Director General of ALYN Hospital, Israel
American Friends of ALYN Hospital
Celebrating 90 Years of Support
For 90 years, American support has been crucial to ALYN Hospital's mission of serving children with disabilities in Israel. Founded in 1932 by Dr. Henry Keller, a New York orthopedic surgeon, ALYN expanded to a modern facility in 1971 thanks to Malcolm and Dorothy Woldenberg, Jewish community leaders from New Orleans. The American Friends of ALYN Hospital (AFAH), established in 1934, continues to play a vital role in ALYN's success.
Since 1932, ALYN Hospital has stood as Israel's premier pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation center, offering hope and transformative care to children facing a wide range of physical challenges. As a global leader in its field, ALYN combines state-of-the-art facilities with a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to maximize each child’s independence and mobility within their family and community.
AFAH raises funds and builds awareness for ALYN Hospital through events, educational programming, and donor engagement. With the support of thousands of generous donors, an active Board of Directors, and growing brand recognition, AFAH ensures ongoing support for ALYN's innovative medical and technological advances.
Your investment in ALYN Hospital ensures it not only sustains its lifechanging work, but also continues to thrive and serve children with disabilities for the next 90 years and beyond!
You can help by donating now or by participating in one of our annual charity fundraisers:
Wheels of Love: Israel Wheels of Love: USA Heels of Love
Physical Therapy
ALYN’s experienced physical therapists focus on improving motor skills and respiratory function, enhancing mobility, stability and endurance.
Counseling
As part of ALYN’s holistic approach to maximize the child’s social and emotional development, counseling is offered to guide their parents, caregivers, and educators.
Hydrotherapy
ALYN’s hydrotherapy-based rehabilitation for children who are respirator-dependent is the only one of its kind in Israel.
Occupational Therapy
ALYN’s experienced occupational therapists focus on helping patients develop life skills.