2. Why should I participate in a sponsored hike like the Hike for Hope?
Sponsored hikes are a great way to help important causes like Tsad Kadima and to personally connect with the Land of Israel. It is a fantastic opportunity to hike through some of the most beautiful scenery in Israel, meet and bond with wonderful people from all walks of life, meet the incredible children and staff of Tsad Kadima, and have fun while supporting a great organization and its activities.
Tsad Kadima is a parent based non-profit organization operating rehabilitative programs for hundreds of children in centers and programs over the length of the country. Our programs include nurseries, kindergarten classes, school classes, mainstreaming programs to regular schools, summer camps, preparatory apartments for independent living and a day care center for adults. Tsad Kadima accompanies the child with cerebral palsy and his family form early childhood to adult integration into the community.
This year the hike is dedicated to support a " managing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle" program in Tsad Kadimas Day Center for Adults in Jerusalem. 24 adults with cerebral palsy come here every day to paint, learn on computers, and other occupations – but as with all Tsad Kadima programs - primarily to learn to be independent and integrate into the greater community. Learn more about Tsad Kadima and the kids we help throughout Israel at www.tsadkadima.org.il .
About 75% of operating costs are covered by government funds. But the remainder must be raised through fundraising efforts like this HIKE FOR HOPE.