As a cardiology fellow working in some of the busiest hospitals in the country, I am faced with critical patient encounters on a routine basis. It is through these scenarios that I learned that beyond navigating a patient through their illness via the intricacies of medicine, that a humanistic, caring, and personal touch is equally, if not more important. For this reason I am honored to join Bike4Chai for my 3rd year, to impart this meaning into the lives of children with cancer and serious illness and their families. After all, every mile, every pedal, and every heartbeat gives true meaning to life.

Bike4Chai is an exhilarating and challenging cycling event benefiting the children and families of Chai Lifeline. Every mile I ride and every dollar I raise will help support critical programs and services for more than 6,000 families impacted by illness, crisis, and loss. These services include counseling and case management, meals delivered to hospitals and homes, transportation to medical appointments, emergency financial assistance, insurance advocacy, i-Shine afterschool programming, Big Brothers/Sisters, crisis and trauma intervention, and Chai Lifeline’s flagship medically-supervised summer programs, Camp Simcha, Camp Simcha Special, and Camp Simcha Without Borders.

I’ve committed to raising $10,000 for this important cause and I hope I can count on you to help me reach my goal. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. 

Life for a child with cancer, disability, or other serious illness is grueling. From the moment of diagnosis, Chai Lifeline’s dedicated staff and volunteers are there to provide joy, hope, and unparalleled care throughout the turbulent medical journey. Please contribute generously by clicking on the donate button now.

On behalf of the children and families of Chai Lifeline, thank you for your support.

Ezra Schrem, MD

PS. For more information regarding this ride please visit bike4chai.org