MAKE A DONATION
American Friends of Rambam’s work is crucial for the development of the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel. Please use our online donation system below to donate with a credit card or PayPal account. Please be assured none of your information will be publicly shared.
American Friends of the Rambam Medical Center is a 501(c)(3)) not-for-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible in the United States. Our tax identification number is: 23-7049727.
Checks can be made payable to “American Friends of Rambam” and mailed to American Friends of Rambam, 442 Fifth Ave. #1353, New York, New York 10018.
For more information about planned giving, special projects, bank transfers, or naming opportunities, please contact American Friends of Rambam at (212) 292-4499.
ANNUAL SWIM FROM THE HEART
Haifa Bay, Israel: Hundreds of swimmers dive into the Mediterranean waters to participate in Swim from the Heart – a swim-a-thon to raise funds to support life-saving research by Rambam scientists on Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD), a syndrome affecting countless children and young adults worldwide. If you love open-water swimming, or simply want to support our efforts to end the devastating impact of SCD, consider taking part in the next Swim from the Heart. 2023 Date to be determined.
For more information about participating, fundraising, or traveling for the event, please contact Sari at the American Friends of Rambam office at (424) 240-8083.
CELEBRATE WITH A CAUSE
Add special meaning and a trove of satisfaction to your Bar or Bat-Mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, or other special event. We make it easy to raise funds for Rambam for a project of your choice. Sponsor a children’s program like Rambam’s Adopt-a-Clown or purchase a hospital bed in the Ruth Children’s Hospital or the Sammy Ofer Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital – these are just a few of the ways you can express your support for the safety and vitality of the people of Northern Israel.
For a list of hospital needs and to find the right fit for you, please contact the American Friends of Rambam office at (212) 292-4499. Together, and with a little creativity, we can make a difference!
PLANNED GIVING
“We are committed to the continuing survival and growth of Israel. A most essential part of this is a strong and vibrant medical support community for both general and military needs. Rambam meets and exceeds those needs in every way. This is why we have designated Rambam to be an integral part of our legacy program. We know our contribution will help Rambam continue to serve all Israel for generations to come.”
– Leno & Paul Sislin
Why include American Friends of Rambam in your trust or will?
- To allow your personal values to make a lasting impact in Israel and on the world while inspiring others to follow your lead.
- To pass your values on to your children and grandchildren and teach them the importance of how to use resources wisely to help those in greatest need.
- It can be as easy as adding a few sentences to your will or trust or filling out a beneficiary form for your retirement plan.
- It offers you the peace of mind to know that you have done your part to invest in Israel’s future while giving you the option to make changes at any time should you need to.
How to Remember American Friends of Rambam in your trust or will?
General Bequest:
By a stating a specific dollar amount, you know exactly how much money will go to Rambam:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to American Friends of Rambam at 442 Fifth Ave. #1353, New York, NY 10018, the sum of $________, for its general purposes.”
Percentage Bequest:
When you designate a percentage of your estate to charity, your bequest changes as the value of your assets change.
“I give, devise, and bequeath _______% of my estate to American Friends of Rambam at 442 Fifth Ave. #1353, New York, NY 10018, for its general purposes.”
Residuary Bequest:
When you intend to leave the remainder of your estate after other distributions under the will have been satisfied:
“All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give, devise, and bequeath to American Friends of Rambam at 442 Fifth Ave. #1353, New York, NY 10018, for its general purposes.”
Contingent Bequest:
Allows you to leave a portion of your estate to a particular charity if your named beneficiary does not survive you.
“In the event any of my above-named beneficiaries have not survived me, I hereby direct their share to be distributed to American Friends of Rambam at 442 Fifth Ave. #1353, New York, NY 10018, for its general purposes.”
If you would like more information about any of these options, please contact the American Friends of Rambam office at (212) 292-4499 or by email at info@aforam.org.
