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Children of Israel’s ALYN Hospital are rehabilitation champions – opinion
At ALYN Hospital, the aim is to maximize the rehabilitative process of children with disabilities and to succeed in integrating them into society in the best way possible, including giving them the tools to enjoy participating in fun sports activities, just like any other child.
D.C. cyclist to pedal 62 miles to raise funds for pediatric rehab center, encourages community to ‘DCide to Ride for Good’ at Wheels of Love in DC on June 12
Wheels of Love, a charity bike ride for ALYN Hospital, will take place on June 12th in Washington D.C. The event offers two routes of varying difficulties—a 62-mile and 30-mile option. Local D.C.-rider Saul Shamash is excited to participate in his fourth year of this incredible event and is encouraging others to join the ride to help support ALYN’s pediatric patients.
Real people, real problems, real solutions
Schechter students create adaptive technology for Israeli kids.
When the eighth grade class of Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County in New Milford went to Israel last month, there was a new stop on the itinerary: The Alyn Hospital in Jerusalem.
ALYN Hospital in Israel Hosts Women’s Hack-A-Thon to Assist Children With Disabilities
In honor of Women’s History Month, ALYN Hospital, Israel’s only pediatric rehabilitation center, hosted a Women’s Hack-A-Thon on March 29 to create personalized solutions for teenage girls with disabilities. Five creative teams were presented with a challenge from a real patient at ALYN and, in a few short hours, came up with designs and rough…
American Friends of ALYN Hospital’s new webinar series to launch during Women’s History Month
ALYN Hospital, Israel’s only pediatric rehabilitation center, is launching a webinar series focusing on the global impacts of ALYN’s work and research. The series, entitled Align with ALYN, will be hosted by American Friends of ALYN and begins on March 22nd with a presentation from ALYN’s Director General, Dr. Maurit Beeri.
ALYN Hospital Receives a $2.2M Grant to Establish the First Research Center in Israel for Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation
The Helmsley Charitable Trust’s contribution is a major step towards advancing pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation in the country and around the world.
Local-Israeli Partnership Exemplifies the Importance of International Medical Cooperation
When the stars align in philanthropy matchmaking, some of the most fruitful partnerships are born.
This month, ALYN Hospital, Israel’s only pediatric rehabilitation center, and Philadelphia International Medicine, a hub for 10 medical centers in the Philadelphia region, announced a trans-Atlantic partnership.
Lauren Messer’s Mitzvah of Love Benefits ALYN Hospital
In the months before her bat mitzvah, Lauren decided to take on a mitzvah project. Lauren embraced the opportunity to do something that would help children in Israel. “I thought it was important to do something for other children, and I am very connected to Israel, so raising money for a children’s rehabilitation center in Israel seemed like a great project for me!”
Israel’s ALYN Hospital and Philadelphia International Medicine Join Forces to Advance Pediatric Medicine Worldwide
Israel’s ALYN Hospital, Pediatric & Adolescent Rehabilitation Center and Philadelphia International Medicine (PIM) announced a partnership today that aims to create a global healthcare space for pediatric care. Through the ALYN- PIM Health Gateway Initiative, the two medical institutions will collaborate on delivering medical education, joint research, and patient care among other efforts that will benefit the medical community internationally.
Wheels of Love makes debut on the Eastern shore, brings awareness to disabled children
Cyclists from across the United States came to Maryland’s Eastern shore to help raise funds and awareness for children who are an ocean away.
“And as they say, you help one person, you help the world,” says Joanne Blye, a volunteer with American Friends of ALYN (AFAH).
Maayan Aviv
I am privileged to serve as the Executive Director for the American Friends of ALYN. I have been a part of this organization for nearly a decade, and have the experience and deep institutional knowledge which allow me to effectively spread the word about ALYN and further our mission. I am proud to lead the US team which supports ALYN in doing what it does best - transforming disabilities into abilities!
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