Program areas at Larger Than Life USA
Three preschool maintenance - Larger Than Life established the first unique 100% sterile preschool in the world : a recovery and learning center for children with cancer ages 6 months to 6 years old in kfar azar, near tel aviv. The second one opened in beer -sheva, southern israel. The organization will build and open the third preschool in jerusalem.
Family aid program - this program supports families who are financially challenged and need medical equipment, food, complete a surgery or treatment that is not covered by the health basket.
Summer camp for teenagers - Larger Than Life USA supports summer camp for children with cancer in israel every summer. A week away from the harsh routine of the hospitals and treatments. The counselors are volunteers whose cancer is in remission and are a vital source of support.
Summer camp for toddlers - this special summer camp is designed for toddlers and their families; it is the time when the family is together enjoying many activities away from the hospital and treatments.
Local families this program supports families of sick children who arrive in the us for weeks or months to receive special treatments. The organization provides them transportation, food, clothes, and much more, including financial and emotional support.
Patient hospital coordinators - there are six coordinators who work for the organization in israel in the oncology wards in all the hospitals across israel. The coordinator is the link between the family and the social worker and the organizations support. Larger Than Life USA supports and funds the work of one coordinator.
Medical supplies and treatment fund- Larger Than Life purchase medical equipment for pediatric oncology units in hospitals throughout israel. We established unique interactive waiting and treatment rooms. Larger Than Life fund the cost of medications and treatments that are not covered in the health insurance basket in israel, such as corrective dental procedures after chemotherapy, unique food supplements and more.
Give kids the world - Larger Than Life supports families who are financially challenged or after a long hospital stay with a young child with cancer and makes his wish come true to visit disney world with his parents.