Chai-A-Thon is Chai Lifeline’s fundraising initiative, bringing children, families, camps, and community teams together to support young people facing illness and other medical crises. Participants can create individual or team campaigns, invite donations, and take part through summer camps, Bar and Bat Mitzvah projects, birthdays, bake sales, lemonade stands, and other activities. The program provides campaign resources such as brochures, envelopes, recipes, fundraising ideas, posters, and stand-up kits, along with prizes and rewards to encourage participation.

Supporters can browse fundraisers and teams, make donations, and follow campaign activity and top fundraisers. Proceeds help Chai Lifeline deliver year-round social, emotional, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities affected by illness or trauma. Its services include counseling and case management, after-school programming, Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, meals for hospitals and homes, Big Brothers and Sisters, financial assistance, and rides to medical appointments.

Through Chai-A-Thon, young fundraisers can turn personal celebrations and group activities into meaningful support for children and families