He risked his life for others
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| Menny Guy, a combat medic, was wounded while rescuing a TV cameraman who had been shot on the Israel-Gaza border. |
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Menny Guy, a combat medic, didn’t hesitate for one moment. He heroically climbed to the top of the exposed tower to assist the injured. Menny removed his protective ceramic vest and wrapped it around a wounded cameraman, thereby saving his life. In the midst of doing this, Menny was shot in the shoulder and the back, leaving him paralyzed.
Menny was told he probably would not walk again, but he never gave up. His strong determination, along with the rehabilitation he received at Beit Halochem, enabled him to leave his wheelchair.
Menny came to Beit Halochem Tel Aviv as often as five times a week.“Beit Halochem gave me so much; it enabled me to learn a lot about myself. I was surrounded by people just like me, disabled and wounded … it is so important to be in such a warm and embracing environment, where I am understood. The professional staff here knows what’s best for me. Table tennis, swimming and working out at the Fitness Hall keep me healthy. I don’t feel different from anyone else.”
Beit Halochem Centres in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Nahariya and Beer Sheva offer a broad array of specialized therapies, sports programs, cultural and social activities enabling our 51,000 wounded heroes to return to meaningful and productive lives.
Beit Halochem Canada is committed to caring for those who have been permanently disabled as a result of being wounded in the line of duty, as well as victims of terror.
Courage in Motion 2011
Over 60 North American cyclists joined fifty-five disabled veterans on a five-day magical adventure through Southern and Northern Israel, October 30-November 3. Meeting our Heroes, cycling, swimming in the Dead Sea, and exploring Tiberias and Rosh Hanikra, were just a few of the amazing highlights. The cyclists raised more than $300,000 for the cycling rehabilitative programs at our Centres.Read one rider's experience here.
NEW MISSION TO ISRAEL
Make plans now to join us on our exciting Yom Ha'atzmaut Mission to Israel, April 20-30, 2012. Be there to celebrate as Israel turn 64! Only $3,900 CAD (per person, land only). Includes briefings and discussions with Israeli dignitaries
and military experts and exclusive experiences with the Israeli Air Force, Navy or Army. Plus: 10 nights in 5-star accommodations, daily breakfast and other meals per itinerary, sightseeing and all entrance fees. Itinerary and registration form
COURAGE IN MOTION VIDEO
TORONTO GROUP VISIT 2011
GIVING THE HELP THEY NEED
After Israeli disabled veterans and victims of terrorism leave the hospital, they come to Beit Halochem rehabilitation, sports and cultural centres in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Nahariya and Beer Sheva. These young heroes will need specialized therapy and rehabilitation for the rest of their lives. Your donations support ongoing programs and purchase much-needed equipment for the Beit Halochem centres, which boast an array of specialized facilities offering both physical and emotional support to the disabled victims, veterans and their families. Where your dollars go
Order a donation card
Beit Halochem Canada offers several giving opportunities. Our tribute cards range in accordance with the following gift levels: $10-$24, $25-$49, and $50-$99. All of our cards are designed by members of the Beit Halochem centres in Israel and are suitably inscribed. In addition to occassion cards, we also offer Thank-you notes and Rosh Hashana greeting cards. Learn how you can give