The newly wounded from “Operation Protective Edge” came to Beit Halochem for the first time in early September. For some of them, it was the first time they had left the hospital since being wounded. They will begin and continue their rehabiliation at our centres for the rest of their lives.
Ynet reports about their initial visit to Beit Halochem
The number of Israel’s casualties from Operation Protective Edge is heart-breaking: 66 gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel, and more than 1,000 were injured, 600 of whom were hospitalized.
Israel’s disabled veterans, along with Beit Halochem volunteers, visit the newly wounded and traumatized giving vital comfort and support to them and their families.
When the injured meet other young disabled veterans from Beit Halochem it helps them begin to understand that they are not alone, that there is an organization that will take care of them from today and for the rest of their lives.
We at Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, know that even after the fighting has stopped, the battle has only begun for our many brave heroes.
They will begin and continue to receive rehabilitation at one of our state-of-the-art Beit Halochem Centres in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Nahariya and Beer Sheva. These facilities boast an array of exceptional rehabilitative services including: physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic devices, specialized sports equipment and training, family-oriented programming, creative and cultural activities.
Beit Halochem assists 51,000 disabled veterans and victims of terror and their families.
BEHIND THE HEADLINES AND BEYOND THE FRONT LINES, Beit Halochem is there to support our wounded veterans when they need us the most. Please give generously today!