Jeremy's Circle Explained

Jeremy's Circle
Type:Israeli Registered Charity
Foundation:2008
Founder:Pamela Becker, Juliette Coleman, Naomi Coleman
Location City:Tel Aviv
Location Country:Israel

Jeremy's Circle is an Israeli-registered charity (amuta) that offers a supportive community for children and early teens growing up with cancer in their families, or who have suffered a cancer loss.

History

Initially conceived by Jeremy Coleman, a father of three young children, while he underwent treatment for stage 4 stomach cancer, Jeremy's Circle was established shortly after he died by his wife Pamela Becker and his sisters Juliette and Naomi Coleman in 2008.[1] [2]

Projects

The group holds fun days for kids throughout the year and during school vacations.[3] Activities are intended to provide fun and friendship, along with respite, from the stress of cancer treatment or loss in the family, and to give a sense of normalcy in a far-from-normal situation. As of November 2021, the organization supports approximately 700 young families across Israel.[4] [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kordova. Shoshana. 'They didn't talk about their daddies, they were just happy to have found each other'. Haaretz. 21 November 2008.
  2. Web site: Krieger. Candice. Juliette and Naomi Coleman honour their brother’s last wishes to help others. The Jewish Chronicle Online. 18 December 2008.
  3. Web site: Deutsch. Gloria. Arrivals: No spare time. The Jerusalem Post. 9 June 2012.
  4. News: Bletter. Diana. Letting the kids of cancer patients just be kids. Israel21. November 17, 2021.
  5. News: Deutsch. Gloria. Jeremy’s Circle – A healing legacy. Jerusalem Post. January 1, 2014.