Israel Cancer Association - Annual Report 2024

Israel Cancer Association // Annual Report 2024

‘A Computer for Every Child’ Project Every school year, the Israel Cancer Association provides dozens of laptop computers to children (aged nine and above) with cancer, who don't have a computer at home and whose family cannot afford to buy one. The computers are distributed across Israel, allowing children to play, study, and stay in touch with their friends and teachers even while they are bed-ridden. In 2024, 35 laptops were distributed to child cancer patients. David Moss-Rendel , the ICA’s Computer Department Director and his computer department team, aided with the computers’ installation. ICA’s Maintenance Dept. helped distribute the computers across the country. This program is made possible with assistance from the Avigdor Ben-Eliezer Memorial Fund and the Issar Fishel Memorial Fund . 'A Computer for Every Child' is coordinated by Linda Yadai . Fun-Filled Days, Performances and Activities for Children with Cancer and Children whose Parent Has Cancer The ICA runs activities for children with cancer or children who have a parent coping with cancer, There is an expectation for survivors to return to a normal life routine after oncological treatment, as it was before they were diagnosed with cancer. However, things change due to the treatments and coping with the consequences of the disease continues. Some survivors are unable to do things they previously did with ease, and some even experience emotional and physical difficulties because of the long trajectory of coping with the disease. The oncological rehabilitation program for survivors is designed to help them cope with the mind-body effects of the disease and treatments. The program includes tailored physical activity, guided by an expert rehabilitation physiotherapist, over three months (12 weeks), including 24 sessions. In addition, we

such as amusement parks, various live performances and more. The activities are coordinated by Limor Shraga, the ICA’s Rehabilitation and Support Department and ‘Yad Lehachlama®’ Coordinator. 'Young Adults Embarking on Life'® Group The 'Young Adults Embarking on Life'® group continues to hold meetings and activities at ICA's Beit Mati headquarters, under the guidance of MSW Dalia Stern and Rehabilitation psychologist Moran Har Even . The group is designed for young singles aged 20-35, who became sick at a challenging time in their life. The group is a source of inspiration, strength, and support that is so vital to these young adults who were diagnosed with cancer just as they were embarking on adulthood, in helping them reclaim a 'normal' life. The group, which adds about 60 new members each year, meets once a week at the 'Strong Together'® center at Beit Mati in Givatayim. The ICA also runs trainings and mutual volunteering for new young adult members. offer participants online lectures on topics related to rehabilitation and individual counseling sessions as needed. Lecture topics: • Counseling by an oncological nutritionist. • Emotional support meetings, group or individual. • Individual sexual counseling by a sex therapist. • Consultation with an occupational therapist. Participants in the oncological rehabilitation program are also invited to take part in the activities of ICA's 'Strong Together'® support centers, which offer support groups, guidance on various topics, mind body workshops, enrichment and leisure activities, seminars, and more.

Oncological Rehabilitation

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