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Emmett & Rose Fisch

FIFTH UPDATE (Aug. 26, 2024): Almost a year later and I'm back, ready for more joy and community building as we help families in need. Inspired by the incredible support I have received, I have increased my fundraising goal to $10,000!

FOURTH UPDATE (Oct. 12, 2023): In light of recent events in Israel, Chai Lifeline has made the difficult decision to postpone Over the Edge, 2023. I look forward to participating in this joyful event in 2024. Thanks to each and every one of you who have helped me raise over $7,200 for Chai Lifeline Canada. Lots of love, take care of each other. 

THIRD UPDATE: It's hard to wrap my head around that in FOUR DAYS $6,333 has been raised for Chai Lifeline!! The support, by way of messages and donations, has been absolutely incredible and so appreciated. I am blown away by everyone's generosity and love. Thank you!

SECOND UPDATE (Sept 22, 2023): In just over 12 hours of starting this campaign, we've raised over $2800 for Chai Lifeline. This is truly unbelievable! I have been notified that we may have broken some fundraising records. I have further increased my fundraising goal to $5400. Thank you again to my incredibly supportive community!

UPDATE (Sept 21, 2023): Due to an outpouring of support, I have already increased my fundraising goal to $2600. I am so touched by your love and support. Thank you.

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On October 15th I will be participating in Chai Lifeline’s “Over the Edge for Chai”, a fundraiser where I will be repelling down 29 stories from the roof of Hotel X in downtown Toronto đŸ˜Ź. While I am no stranger to a ladder, this is certainly well out of my comfort zone.
 
Chai Lifeline is an incredible non-profit which helps children and their families better cope with childhood illness. My family has experienced first hand the generosity that Chai Lifeline provides.
 
In the spring of 2021, Emmett was recovering from his first surgery and his surgeon recommended that we get him into a pool as often as possible to help with his rehabilitation. Emmett spent nearly two months in a body cast, and swimming would help regain his strength.
 
Due to the pandemic, SickKids therapy pools were closed, as were all swim schools, condo and community pools we had access to. Therapy pools and in-home swim schools didn’t allow a parent in the pool. Even a neighbour with an indoor pool was in the middle of renovations and couldn’t help us. I felt like I had exhausted every avenue. 
 
A friend of the family (thanks, Alan!) suggested I reach out to Chai Lifeline. Within 10 minutes I had a response by the director, “we have access to pools. How many times a week would you need, and do you need it to be wheelchair accessible?” I cried. A complete stranger gave us access to their indoor pool twice a week for months so that Emmett could do his exercises and have some fun.
 
The staff at Chai Lifeline were so empathetic and eager to help. They consistently checked in to make sure the pool set up and schedule worked for us, and continued checking in even after his recovery, to see if they could help in any way.
 
I am so grateful to Chai Lifeline for their ability to help my kid when I felt like I couldn’t. I am so grateful for how easy they made receiving help. Our SickKids journey is far from over, and I’m so grateful to have Chai Lifeline as a resource in case we need it again.
 
I have committed to raising $1800 in support of Chai Lifeline for the incredible work they do. Donations in any amount are appreciated and are eligible for a tax receipt (US tax receipts are also available). 
 
Thank you for getting this far in my email and for your support. There may be a livestream link to this event, so you can all watch me have a panic attack in the comfort of your own homes đŸ‘.
 
Wishing all those who are celebrating a happy, healthy, and sweet new year. May we all be inscribed in the book of Life.
 
With love and gratitude,
Marla

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$10,216
raised of $10,000 goal
 

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Marc and Talya Feldberg
Hope it is exhilarating! All the best of luck 💕
Miriam Stein
Wishing you a wonderful adventure on the edge for such an amazing cause xo
Matthew Fisher$72
Hold on tight!
Miriam Citron$72
Way to go Marla!!
Adam Fisch$367
I'm so proud of you!
Sara and Doron Goldberg$180
Arin, Ricky, and Annie$100
You're taking the concept of a roof inspection to a whole other level! Way to go, Marla!
Anonymous
Mazal tov Marla! Such an amazing cause, close to our hearts! Love Jordy, David & Dylan
Chaim Cutler and Rebecca Starkman
Way to go Marla!!!!! We are v impressed by your bravery. Rebecca will not be living vicariously through you.
Alysse Rich$36
Go Marla Go!
Anonymous$360
So proud of you and your efforts Marla! Lots of love always.
Jerry Javasky$180
Marla. It's amazing what you are doing.
Jessica Spritzer$36
<3
Danny, Rachel & Paigey Krikler$100
Kol Hakavod!!!
Cousins Larry and Florence$72
What a wonderful thing to do!
Pauline Sharpe$72
marla dear, you are the best of the best. i am sure you will be a STAR in this event and any event you you are in . i am happy to support Chai Lifeline. my thoughts are with you and your loved ones. your Aunty Pauline
Zoe, Matt, Ruby & Mac Maslow$36
Ruby is going to be v excited to hear all about this adventure!
Gary Krikler$180
Yasher koach. You a very brave.
Jonathan, Amit and Lev
Marla, this is the edgiest you've ever been :) Good luck!
Miri and Jordan
Zack Fisch$72
Kol Hakavod
Sharon Klug$180
Yasher Koach Marla . Love Mom
Jordana and Alex$72
Good luck Marla!! You’re going to do great!!
Sara and Doron Goldberg$180
Anonymous
Tizku L'Mitzvot! So proud of you!!
Sylvia Asa$180
Congrats and good luck! Sylvia and Shereen
Shelly Javasky$180
You're doing a great thing for a great cause.
ABBY & PERRY MINUK$100
Jonathan Naymark
Cannot believe you're going to be repelling off such a chai building! Emmett is lucky to have you as a mom. Love, Jono and Amit
Michelle Anbar-Goldstein$36
Danielle sg
Marc, Talya, Jacob and Aubrey Feldberg
Happy to support you... and this great cause!
Kohon Family$72
For Refuah Shlemah of Uriel Betzalel Ben Hinde.
Lisa Commisso$100
Marla, I think you are an incredible human and I think Chai was and is an incredible resource for you and Emmet as well as other families. Thank you for sharing and for bringing awareness ♥️ I will be so happy to watch you from the comfort of my own home!! You are so brave!!
The Burns Family
Wising you a smooth descent! Enjoy the day.
aunty pauline$72
I am happy to support Chai Lifeline who do so much for people in need of their special services. Marla Dear you are the Best of the Best. your aunty pauline
Amanda Goldberg$36
Good luck with this - great cause and you are a superhero ⭐️
Arin Klug$180
So proud of you! Looking forward to cheering you on from solid ground! Arin, Ricky & Annie
Natalie Chippin Lipkowitz$72
Sylvia and Harvey Gefen$360
Marla you are amazing!!!
Jesse, Tova, Harrison, Clara, and Hazel Allen$180
Go, Marla, Go!!!
Anonymous
Jane Pak$100
You are amazing Marla and an inspiration :)!
ARTHUR AND META ROTHBART$200
SUPER MOM TO THE RESCUE !!!!!!
Anonymous
Great job putting yourself "out" there! Wishing you a G'mar Tov.
Suzanne Kotzer-Fischer
Go Banana!
Bev Spritzer$36
Can't believe you're doing this!! You are amazing and Emmett is a superstar. So happy resources like this exist.
The Warner’s
Good luck Marla! We will be cheering you on from the ground
edward fisch$1,800
thank you and thank you again
Anonymous
Randall and I are always so proud of you and your efforts!
Kirshenbaums Kirshenbaums$100
Go Marla!! I want the video!
Matthew Fisher$181
$180 for a great cause $1 because Adam donated $180
Jordana Zelsman$72
Wow, this is amazing! Happy to support you and such a great organization. Good luck!!!
Miriam Citron$100
What a special cause! You got this!
Alan Domb$36
Tizku L'mitzvos
Anonymous
Cary Rothbart Alexsanadra Madejski$100
Dear Marla, Aleksandra and I wish you an "easy" journey as gravity brings you down to earth. Sending you, Emmett, Rosie and Adam our love and support. Cary & Aleksandra
Bailey Grad
go Marla!
Gary Krikler$180
Miri Ben-Dat and Jordan Pelc
Way to go!
Zack Fisch Rothbart$100
Mazel Tov - you also make me very proud
Sharon Klug$1,000
Mazel Tov You make me very proud.
Michael Ralson
Stark Family
Adam Fisch$180
You're my favourite person!
The Krikler’s$100
Go Marla Go!!!