Israel Cancer Association - Annual Report 2024

Israel Cancer Association // Annual Report 2024

Message from the Chairman

Since the establishment of the Israel Cancer Association more than 70 years ago, it has operated in three areas: reducing cancer morbidity and mortality; assisting patients, survivors and their families; and reaching out to the public about early detection and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. In a complex year such as the past one, this activity was especially important. The October 7th events and the war that broke out in southern and northern Israel affected each and every one of us. From a health perspective, these events brought important topics such as mental health, trauma and post-trauma into discussion, but let us not forget that alongside these, the daily routine continues, and with it the necessity to battle cancer, its effects and implications.

Prof. Moshe Mittelman Chairman, Israel Cancer Association

Therefore, this year too, the ICA worked tirelessly on all fronts: we promoted cancer research through research grants and funded physicians' participation in training and conferences; we participated in developing and promoting innovative projects aimed to improve services for cancer patients; we held seminars for professional teams, medical students, patients, survivors and their families on a wide range of topics related to coping with cancer; we offered support groups, workshops and mind-body classes for cancer patients and survivors; and we continued our extensive educational activities to promote health and raise awareness to prevention methods and early detection of cancer. In September, we inaugurated the new oncological emergency facility at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, in a festive ceremony attended by the President of Israel, where we also marked the opening of the annual 'Door Knock®' fundraising campaign. Having been forced to cancel the fundraising campaign in 2023, this year, the campaign took place in the shadow of war. The funds we managed to raise, as well as additional donations received by the ICA, will help us to continue moving forward and defining new goals in our fight against cancer, our activities for patients and survivors as well as promoting health among the public in Israel. I want to thank everyone who took part in our activities in the past year: volunteers, employees, donors and supporters. Your support and dedication inspire and motivate us to continue working for the patients and against the disease. Wishing all a peaceful year.

Best, Prof. Moshe Mittelman Chairman, Israel Cancer Association

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