Friends of Schneider (Hebrew: נאמני מרכז שניידר) is the official charity of Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel.[1]
Friends of Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel | |
נאמני מרכז שניידר | |
 Logo Friends of Schneider | |
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| Formation | 1992 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Registration no. | IL 580168987 |
| Legal status | charity |
| Purpose | children health |
| Headquarters | Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 32°5′17″N 34°52′3″E / 32.08806°N 34.86750°E |
Official language | Hebrew, English |
Chairperson | Ayelet Shaked |
| Website | fos |
History
editIn 1992, the friends organisation, initiated by Prof. Haim Doron, began operating even before the establishment of hospital.
The first president of the association was Aura Herzog, the wife of Chaim Herzog who served at the time as the President of the State of Israel.[2]
Activities
editFriends of Schneider is an association of friends which has been active on behalf of the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel since its inception in 1992.
It was established for the purpose of enhancing the development and advancement of the hospital and has, over the years, been instrumental in raising funds for construction, acquisition of medical equipment, research grants, and special projects and programs.[3] Friends regularly arranges fundraising events in Israel in order to attain its goals. Efforts are currently focused on raising funds for the construction of the planned new building.[4]
As a registered non-profit association, Friends of Schneider Children's is composed solely of volunteers - some of whom have been active since its inception who come from all walks of life including the business, public and social sectors. Contributions are directed towards the needs of Schneider Children’s as approved by hospital administration and the association.
See also
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Citations
edit- ^ "Supporting Organizations". www.schneider.org.il. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ Bahur, Itay; בחור, איתי (2016). ha-Yeladim shel Shnaider: le-regel 25 shanah le-Merkaz Shnaider li-refuʼat yeladim be-Yiśraʼel = Schneider's children : 25th anniversary for Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel (Mahadurah Rishonah ed.). Zikhron Yaʻaḳov. ISBN 978-965-7459-33-1. OCLC 993032963.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "UK Friends of Schneider Children's Hospital - Maccabi GB". community.maccabigb.org. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "About Us — Friends of Schneider — Children's Hospital of Israel". Friends of Schneider — נאמני מרכז שניידר (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2020-12-20.
External links
edit- Friends of Schneider - The Official Website
- Friends of Schneider on Facebook
- Friends of Schneider on Twitter
- Friends of Schneider on Instagram
- Friends of Schneider on YouTube
