Testimonials

A 19 year old boy who became paralyzed from the neck down as a result from cancer, called Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund with a very difficult request. He needed a special computer that he could operate using his teeth.

Zichron Shlome funded it for him. He was so appreciative that he would call every Erev Shabbos, in a weak and raspy voice, to wish Mrs. Ziegler a Good Shabbos. One week, he called on Wednesday instead.

The Zieglers assumed he had just gotten a little mixed up, until the bell rang two weeks later at midnight. They didn’t bother to ask who it was, since people come and go in their house at all hours. They opened the door and a tall man stood there. The man said, “Could I have a cup of coffee?”

“Sure”, said Mr. Ziegler. “But who are you?” The man replied, “I am the nurse of the boy for whom you bought the computer. He passed away.”

That Wednesday, the boy had known his time was short, but he said he couldn’t go until he spoke to Mrs. Ziegler. He made the call and then he went. “I came down”, the nurse continued, “because I wanted to see how angels look.”

P. K.

I was a successful stock broker who provided well for my family of nine. My wife was a stay at home mom and I learned with my chavrusa each morning. My life was a picture of bliss.

The bliss was shattered when the doctor discovered a cancerous tumor in my esophagus. The world as I knew it was over, but Zichron Shlome didn’t see it that way. Zichron Shlome, you did not allow a father of nine to give up hope. You began reassuring me that I’d be cared for by the top specialists in the field.

I flew three thousand miles away, with Zichron Shlome not ever mentioning the colossal amount spent on air fare. You never mentioned the fact that my insurance didn’t cover my treatment because chemo sessions were paid for. You alleviated my financial pressures, while I was dealing with a seemingly hopeless situation. I underwent five surgeries in four months, as doctors worked to repair the damage to my stomach.

I was flown back and forth between radiation and follow up treatments. Today, six years later, I am B”H in remission. I am thankful to you Zichron Shlome because… you got personal and handled deductibles and bills when others turned us away. You were there in my darkest hour and now I am pronounced cancer free. My family and I want to thank you. Without ZSRF, I would never have survived.

Yours Truly,
F. S.

How does one find the right words to express my family’s feelings towards you and your wonderful organization and its dedicated volunteers?

From your own pain, you created a chain of mitzvos that are being kept and upheld to the highest standards; Zichron Shlome is the truest definition of Kiddush Hashem. For the thousands of people who have come in contact with you, there is a constant source of amazement and gratitude – especially for those who have been the recipients of your generosity.

From the onset of our son’s diagnosis, you were there. For several years you alleviated the worrisome burden of paying for our utilities. You helped us by arranging cell phones to keep in touch, defraying the cost of a respite vacation when it was desperately needed and lending us videos from your library which helped the endless hours of treatments pass by more bearably.

You are truly an inspiration to so many. Even though I know that our Yoeli z”l is now in a better place and is no longer suffering any pain, I still often find myself feeling the pain of my insurmountable loss. It is during those times that I think of you and your loss and what you helped create, and I am strengthened. So, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your help and for being my source of Chizuk and Nechama.

Thank You,
- H.S.

So much whispering……So much crying……So many secrets…… My parents thought I didn’t know – but how could I have not? How could I, Shimi, an eleven year old boy be so blind? I was able to see… I was able to see the look of worry……The fake plastered smiles, and the sudden absence of my twin sister Dini, who “mysteriously” had to go away for a few days.

They couldn’t hide the truth any longer - and I was finally told…Dini, my sister – my best friend, had a severe tumor in her lymph nodes. My mother and father were in and out of the hospital. My sister was different: she was frail, she lost her hair and my siblings and I pretended we didn’t notice.

The days were awful, the nights were worse, but there was a small light in our time of darkness. You, Zichron Shlome stepped into our homes. By assisting with our finances we were able to maintain some sort of normalcy. You sent us to camp which helped us escape the situation. During those months you were there for my mother in a way that I will only be able to appreciate when I am older. You paid doctor bills, arranged insurance and took care of the deductibles. Our house remained orderly with cleaning help funded by Zichron Shlome. And when we returned home from camp our mother was not home. She was at the hospital with Dini, and this was very difficult for us to bear.

Today Dini is a survivor, but so are we. Our helplessness and constant desire for a stable existence was undeniable. Without Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund, we would never have survived. We owe it all to you…

- S.G.

In expression of THANKS to you
For deeds so wondrously kind-
They must remain forever in everyone’s mind-
This letter of appreciation is for me
A poignant closure,
Because my pain and suffering are over!

I’m with my Tatte in Shamaim
Who will surely repay your kindnesses kefel kiflaim
Zichron Shlome – you opened your hands
And hearts so wide.
With grace and empathy, you all stood at my side,
Helping me take my illness in stride.

The beautiful clothing, toys and warm thoughtful words
Zichron Shlome sent my way,
Made an aching heart lighter,
And dark, gloomy days much brighter.

Zichron Shlome, I want to give you
What you gave me,
Rest assured, I will pray at the Kisay Hakovod,
That all sicknesses be eradicated completely.

But till then-
For all the Yiddishe Kinderlach so bitterly ill,
I pledge these toys to sweeten a bitter pill-
And none better than Zichron Shlome Refuah to help distribute the cheer
The #1 organization that really does care!
May all the Cholim have a speedy Refuah
Until the Goel Tzedek will,
Bimharah B’yameinu!

Love, Chavie

Dear Mrs. Ziegler,

My heart is full of emotion, yet I don’t know how to fully convey my feelings of Hakoras Hatov for everything you’ve done for Gitty and our family. In the past few years, at our time of need, you’ve never turned down a request and have even exceeded our expectations.

Your most recent donation, especially, was greatly appreciated, since it meant your bypassing your organization’s policies and going beyond the “rules” of chesed. It was most generous and magnanimous of you.

Throughout the period of Gitty’s illness – may she be well- we have met many volunteers and so many organizations – Mi Kiamcha Yisroel - yet we can attest to the fact that Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund shone through! With your respect and understanding, you’ve responded quickly and efficiently to our every need. Your sizable donations were always sent with a generosity of spirit and Yad Rechava - a beautiful combination of “quality” and “quantity.”

May Hashem shower his goodness upon you, in every aspect of your lives Mit Gezunt Parnasa Un Nachas!

May you see success in all your great undertakings for the Klal!