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Stories of Success and Support from the ALYN Hospital Community
September 2024
A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I write this month’s message during the month of Elul, a time when we begin to prepare for the High Holidays by reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the year ahead. While we recognize this year has been marked by both sorrow and pain, we can also find the positives for which we can be grateful. ALYN Hospital’s lifechanging work ranks highly among the positives.
A RISE IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER CASES SINCE OCTOBER 7
Since the traumatic events of October 7 and the prolonged war since, ALYN Hospital has seen an increase in the number of patients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a functional physical condition (i.e. pain, paralysis) without an organic cause that is brought about because of emotional distress. Dr. Emmanuel Kornitzer, Director of the Pediatric Rehabilitation and Day Hospitalization Departments at ALYN Hospital, recently published an article on the topic.
THE AFAH TEAM WELCOMES ALEXANDER BAUMAN, DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our American Friends of ALYN team, Alexander Bauman, who joins us as our Development Associate. With his extensive experience in community engagement, donor relations, Israel advocacy and client education, Alex is poised to make a significant impact on our mission.
WHEELS OF LOVE 2024: UPDATE
We are less than two months away from our 24th annual Wheels of Love (WOL) ride to benefit the children of ALYN Hospital! This year’s ride is scheduled November 11-14 and has been dedicated to the memory of Yakir Hexter, z”l, a WOL cyclist who was killed in action fighting in Gaza.
We are hoping to be able to ride in Israel this November. However, due to the continuing hostilities in the Middle East, we are also offering alternative ways to support the children of ALYN Hospital.
May this year bring peace and celebration.
From, AFAH Board and Staff
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