
Kalman Akiva (Josh) Kovacs
In the summer of 2022, our ten year old son Yehuda was diagnosed with lymphoma.
He had to stop going to summer camp and start going to the hospital. While in the hospital and at home between chemo, volunteers from Chai Lifeline were always ready to help.
When Yehuda wanted fireworks they made a party. They sent volunteers to decorate his hospital room. When Yehuda had a craving for pizza, ribs, or steak they found someone to pick up exactly what he needed and drive it downtown to Hopkins.
Chai Lifeline found young men and women to take our other children out shopping, hiking, and for ice cream so they didn't lose out on childhood while I was taking care of Yehuda.
Thank God, Yehuda is on the road to a full recovery, and he is looking forward so much to going to Camp Simcha this summer.
Nothing can truly make up for a child having cancer, and losing their normal innocent existence. But Chai Lifeline and Camp Simcha is the closest thing.
I'm riding this summer to try to show my appreciation for chai lifeline, and to help pay for my son to attend camp Simcha. Sure they are helping over 6000 families, but for us it's personal.
All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Please use the donate button now.
On behalf of our beloved son, plus all the children and families of Chai Lifeline, thank you for your support.
Thank you !
Kalman Akiva (Josh), Yehuda and family
He had to stop going to summer camp and start going to the hospital. While in the hospital and at home between chemo, volunteers from Chai Lifeline were always ready to help.
When Yehuda wanted fireworks they made a party. They sent volunteers to decorate his hospital room. When Yehuda had a craving for pizza, ribs, or steak they found someone to pick up exactly what he needed and drive it downtown to Hopkins.
Chai Lifeline found young men and women to take our other children out shopping, hiking, and for ice cream so they didn't lose out on childhood while I was taking care of Yehuda.
Thank God, Yehuda is on the road to a full recovery, and he is looking forward so much to going to Camp Simcha this summer.
Nothing can truly make up for a child having cancer, and losing their normal innocent existence. But Chai Lifeline and Camp Simcha is the closest thing.
I'm riding this summer to try to show my appreciation for chai lifeline, and to help pay for my son to attend camp Simcha. Sure they are helping over 6000 families, but for us it's personal.
All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Please use the donate button now.
On behalf of our beloved son, plus all the children and families of Chai Lifeline, thank you for your support.
Thank you !
Kalman Akiva (Josh), Yehuda and family
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JUL
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$6,320
raised of $10,000 goal
Donations
$250.00
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Shoshana and Ari
With admiration for Rabbi Kalman Akiva and Hashem's continued shmira and refua for Josh along with כל חולה ישראל. They should only know from Simcha, Bracha, Refuos, Yeshuos and כל משאלות לבכם לטובה.
$250.00
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Dori Brody
2nd one will be better than the first
$250.00
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Jeff Schwartz
$180.00
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Michael Denise
$180.00
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Ephraim Prince
Thank you for the important work you do
$180.00
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Dr. Moshe and Ann Ellen Gavant
A privilege to be able to fulfill a mitzvah with a little financial support for a fine cause and a fine family
$120.00
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Anonymous
$108.00
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Shmuel & Robyn Korobkin
$100.00
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Menachem Kovacs
$100.00
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Marc And Shana Lebovits
$100.00
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Matt Marks
Mazel Tov to the Kovacs team
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Shalom Stein
Thank you so much for all you do! Looking forward to seeing you tonight
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Dovi Ziffer
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Anonymous
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AJ Gordon
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Zevi Daniel
Shkoyach Reb Kalmen!
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Sonia and Baruch Fishel (Bernie) Kozlovsky
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Ariel Lichterman
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Ivan Bluman
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Jack And Bette Gladstein
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Elliot Einbinder
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David Schwartz
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Lion Sassoon
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Moshe Werdesheim
Yahrzeit for mother Liba bas zusha. May her nashamah have an Aliyah
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Anonymous
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Allen Myrowitz
Refuah shelayma to all those fighting cancer
$36.00
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Jen and Josh Erez
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Jeremy Lasson
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Shmuel Dinovitz
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Shoshi Glazer
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Nina And Yitz Cusner
Kol hakavod, Rabbi!
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Daniel & Risyl Edelman
$18.00
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Omid Rahmanfar
In honor of Rabbi akiva kovacs
$18.00
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Yitzy Katz
$18.00
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Aiton And Deborah Marizan
Much hatzlacha on a successful ride
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
May Hashem provide you with strength and good health to continue to complete these rides. May your dedication to this wonderful organization bring you merit.
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Aaron Rubin
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Moishy And Shevy Smith
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Israel Orange
In honor of the greatest president #DJT
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Shraga Freedman
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$500,000Fundraising History
Total Amount Raised since 2014
$25,647.00
$5,306.00
raised in 2025$9,520.00
raised in 2023$4,501.00
raised in 2014
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