L’Chaim provides confidential peer support to Jewish women undergoing cancer treatment. L’Chaim has now partnered with Wellspring Cancer Support to provide specialized peer support for Jewish caregivers. Reach out to us for further details.
Who We Are and What We Do
We are a patient support group for women undergoing cancer treatment. We offer informal peer and caregiver support in a non-judgmental, caring, and confidential manner, with an understanding of both the cancer experience and issues specific to Jewish women and their families. Through its partnership with Wellspring, L’Chaim facilitates connections with women diagnosed with cancer on a one-to-one basis. You can speak with other women who share your experience. In addition, L’Chaim is committed to increasing cancer awareness in the community through its educational programs.
We’ve Been There
All L’Chaim volunteers have been touched by cancer. We truly understand the fears and confusion that come with a cancer diagnosis. We can support you on your cancer journey with our training, knowledge, and experience.
All volunteers are welcome. You can make a difference.
Services & Support
Having gone through cancer ourselves, we truly understand the fears and confusion that come with a cancer diagnosis.
Volunteers offer a range of support, services and programs to help can accompany women on their cancer journey and help to shine light on a path that can – particularly at first – to help women feel more hopeful.
Mailing List
Clients receive mailings about programs/social gatherings.
L’Chaim Hotline
Provides an empathetic ear to newly diagnosed patients. Hotline: 416-630-0203
Telephone Buddy Network
Clients are matched with volunteers who have had similar cancer experiences.
Programs
Therapeutic, educational and social programs are offered through our Wellspring partnership.
Gift Bags
Bags are delivered containing items to bring strength, comfort and information.
Get Involved. Make a Difference.
Use your journey of success to help support others.
Sponsor a Gift Bag
A donation as little as $50 can go a long way to providing a thoughtful gift bag.
Become a Telephone Buddy
New volunteers are always welcome. Training is provided. Download the form below.
Sponsor a Tribute Event
A beautiful way to honour a friend or loved one showing how much you care. Download the form below.
Join our Quilters
No experience necessary. Quilters meet weekly to make beautiful quilts for clients. The program takes place on Wednesdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Council House, 890 Sheppard Ave. W.
Call (416) 633-5100
