FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF LAST YEAR’S INAUGURAL SEASON, CAMP SIMCHA WITHOUT BORDERS RETURNED TO DEAL FOR ANOTHER INCREDIBLE SUMMER. ON JULY 6, THE DEAL COMMUNITY WELCOMED A GROUP OF CHAI LIFELINE GIRLS WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES FOR A DAY OF FUN, AS PART OF ITS INAUGURAL SESSION OF “SIMCHA AT THE SHORE.” THE BOYS ARE SCHEDULED TO VISIT ON AUGUST 3, AND ARE EXCITEDLY AWAITING THE DATE.
The event on July 6 was generously hosted by Jamie and Ricky Cohen, with special thanks to Lee and Lillian Cohen, Ike and Rosie Seruya, and Victor and Loraine Shalam. Campers enjoyed a range of activities, including rides in luxury cars, delicious food, and a rocking concert by Uri Davidi.
Launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Camp Simcha Without Borders was developed to safely bring the magic of Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s flagship summer program for children with life-threatening and lifelong illnesses, to communities across the country. Camp Simcha Without Borders operates day camps and hosts special events in all of Chai Lifeline regions across the country.
“To provide a moment of joy in anyone’s life is something that is incumbent upon each of us,” said Ricky Cohen.
Jeff and Rachel Sutton added “For the children of Chai Lifeline, a day like this is a beacon of light in a time of darkness. It’s the least we can do to help these warriors along their journeys.”
Last year more than 1,200 children around the world took part in Camp Simcha Without Borders programming.
“It’s been a very difficult year for many kids,” said Jack Tabbush, director of Camp Simcha Without Borders. “For children with serious illness, summer—and Simcha—cannot come fast enough.”
He added, “It was really incredible to watch how the Deal community welcomed the opportunity to assist these children. The sheer exuberance and joy on the kids’ faces expressed it all. The chance to be a kid, to have fun, to have a normal childhood is most important, and I’m grateful we can help make that a reality.”
