Special Ops

Imagine life through their eyes: where hospital halls replace playgrounds, uncertainty shadows every moment, and fear is a constant companion.

When you look through the eyes of a child or family facing illness or crisis, everything looks different. Hospital walls replace playgrounds. Days once filled with laughter are clouded by fear and uncertainty.

Chai Lifeline of the New York / Greater Atlantic Region serves thousands of children and families across Brooklyn, 5 Towns, Monsey, and the greater New York area, meeting them in their hardest moments to bring hope, comfort, and joy back into view. From guiding parents through an overwhelming diagnosis to sitting beside children in the hospital, running after-school programs, responding to crises, and creating unforgettable memories at Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline brings light to their darkest days.

Your support helps children and families see beyond illness and loss—and experience moments of light and possibility.