Israel Cancer Association - Annual Report 2023

Israel Cancer Association // Annual Report 2023

Sir Charles Clore Hostel for Cancer Patients The Sir Charles Clore Hostel was established by the ICA in 1976, with the generous contribution of the late Sir Charles Clore , is maintained with the assistance of the Clore Foundation , and is operated by the Israel Cancer Association. quiet, simple rooms with an upgraded A/C system, satellite TV, fast internet connection, storage space and private bathrooms and showers. As part of their stay, patients receive healthy, nutritious meals in a renovated dining hall with rich menus and a recently upgraded kitchen.

The Sir Charles Clore Hostel admits cancer patients who receive treatment from Sunday through Thursday at oncology institutes and medical centers located in the central region. The hostel provides transportation for patients, who are accompanied by volunteers, to and from the medical centers. The patients return towards mid-day for rest, meals, and cultural and support activities. The hostel nursing staff provides professional supervision as well as dedicated oncology care, headed by Maya Oslander . The hostel is located in Givatayim, adjacent to the ICA Headquarters at Beit Mati, in a building encompassing a beautifully groomed garden, with a new relaxing corner of fishpond and water plants. The guests enjoy

The hostel amenities include two computer work stations with internet connection, a library containing books in Hebrew, Russian, English and Spanish, which is growing bigger thanks to donations from external benefactors and the hostel patients, and a piano and keyboard for the patients' use as well as for performances in the renovated culture room. The treatment period can be challenging for cancer patients emotionally, and they may feel lonely during the treatment and recovery period. The hostel activities in the common spaces, the dining room and the lounges help them alleviate cope, and include arts and craft, lectures, physical activity and concerts by ICA volunteers.

With the onset of the Israel-Hamas War in October, many citizens were uprooted from their homes and have suffered great anxiety. Oncology patients were also forced to leave the medical centers they were treated at and find other solutions. The hostel prepared to receive those patients, including catering to special needs such as allowing the partner of a cancer patient to stay with them, when the couple has been evacuated from their home due to the war, and the partner nowhere else to stay. During this challenging time, we have done everything we can to be accommodating to the patients. The hostel has a spacious, air-conditioned underground shelter with bathrooms, water, first air gear, and snacks. The referral to the hostel is coordinated through the oncology units or wards in

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