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Marissa Barlaz
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Marissa Barlaz

When my 7 year old son Zev was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in September 2024, my family's lives turned upside down.

From the very beginning of our family's cancer journey, Chai Lifeline was there for us. They have sent us toys to lift the kids' spirits around holidays, called to check in and to connect us to resources, and so much more. Each visit to New York City is filled with food and volunteers to make our stay more comfortable and to lift Zev's spirits. Zev knows that whenever he goes to Memorial Sloan Kettering, Shmily from Chai Lifeline will be there with a donut for him. This summer, Zev is so excited to go to Camp Simcha to have a ton of fun and meet new friends from across the country.

This November, I am running the New York City Marathon as a member of Team Lifeline to raise money for Chai Lifeline. Running a marathon is a difficult undertaking, but I have learned so much about determination and rising to the challenge from my beautiful boy throughout his treatment.

I’ve set a challenging goal for myself to raiseΒ $18,000Β in support of Chai Lifeline. Your generous donation will help me move closer to my goal and make a difference in the lives of kids like Zev as they go through difficult diagnoses and treatment. Thank you for your support!

Love, Marissa
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$16,521.90
raised of $18,000 goal
 
Donate
Donate $180

Sponsor a counseling session for a family.
Donate $360

Sponsor an i-Shine afterschool activity.
Donate $500

Sponsor a child's birthday party in the hospital.
Donate $1,000

Emergency financial assistance to families in need.
Donate $1,800

Sponsor a day of canteen at Camp Simcha.
Donate $3,600

Sponsor a national day of meal delivery to hospitals and homes.
Donate $5,000

Sponsor a national day of transportation to/from medical appointments.
Donate $7,500

Send a child to Camp Simcha.

Donations

$500.00
1. Aunt Heidi Bloch
What a wonderful cause. I’m so glad they’ve helped your family through this.
$500.00
2. Seri And Sean Ference
For a refuah sheleima for Zev Barlaz
$500.00
3. Ann Borden
May the strength and love of your family and those around you bring healing quickly.
$360.00
4. Chaya Kenigsberg
What a wonderful way to support such a meaningful cause. Wishing Zev a refuah shleimah.
$360.00
5. Myles Melnicoff
R”S Zev!
$360.00
6. Morton Barlaz
Mazal Tov! We are so proud of all your efforts! We will be cheering you on in this marathon. A very impressive organization for which to raise funds.
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