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We have just celebrated Purim – a festival
commemorating the overturning of Haman’s evil
decree. When cancer patients are diagnosed, their
life and those of their families are also overturned
– shock, fear, questions – where to turn?
ever, DL Link has assisted me on this
As we approach Pesach, we celebrate
journey at an extremely vulnerable time. I
freedom, miracles and liberation, and so
have been lifted to and from hospitals,
w e catch a glimpse of how the incredible
shopping centres and the DL Link premisDL Link provides freedom, direction, ases for functions. I have been in hospital
sistance, support and salvation to those
on a quiet weekend feeling desolate, when
battling cancer and those affected by
suddenly Gabi’s smiling face appears at
their illness.
my bedside. I have attended a spa mornDuring the past four years, 255 cancer
ing, where nail technicians from Sorbet
patients and their families have relied on
caringly manicured the nails of dozens of
the continued support of the DL Link. In
survivors, patients and their caregivers,
the words of one survivor:
who were pampered and spoilt uncondi“I was recently diagnosed with cancer,
tionally. I have been to guided meditation
when I received a phone call from a man
sessions. The healing energy and group
called Gabi Joseph, who informed me he
support is contagious. And I have had
was from the DL Link, a support organinourishing meals, containers of homesation for cancer survivors. He asked if
made soup spontaneously delivered to my
he could visit me. I very begrudgingly
doorstep. DL Link has lifted a huge
agreed to give a half-hour of my time. I
weight about my condition off my chilam a private person, I felt ill and I was
dren’s shoulders. Having cancer is a humoverwhelmed by my diagnosis. I had
bling experience, and keeping one’s spirnever heard of DL Link before, and I exits up all the time is very difficult, but
pected Gabi would be a volunteer who
thanks to DL Link’s input, it is possible. I
visits a patient once every few weeks for
am grateful and privileged to be part of
a few minutes and there is no personal
this amazing organisation. I challenge any
connection or chemistry between paJewish support organisation for seriously
tient and volunteer.
ill people anywhere else in the world to
“Gabi made himself at home in my
match the dedication and support providlounge, and from the moment he began
ed by DL Link.”
speaking, I knew DL Link’s support
system sounded unique. In the last
few months, DL Link has aided my
Patricia Flaum and
journey to recovery in ways that
her sister Barbara
and Isaac
cannot be measured, and my ‘link’
– Gabi – has become an integral
part of my life.
“My children and grandchildren
live overseas, and like many Jewish
parents in this situation, I had no
means of physical support. How-
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Vanessa Abro, cancer survivor and single
mother of four-year-old Micaela, concurs.
“Thanks for holding an amazing Purim
party. I don’t remember the last time I had
so much fun. The DJ was so incredible!
The effort, creativity and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Micaela also had
a ball and said excitedly: ‘Mom, I won
money!’ All my love and appreciation always to you, DL Link, for changing my life.”
Micaela’s grandmother also thanks
the wonderful team at DL Link: “Notwithstanding the regular arrival of a
weekly gift, I want you to know it is always so appreciated and so special to
know that you and your wonderful
team are out there thinking of us. It is
never taken for granted and always has
the element of surprise. The gifts are
varied and different. The grass figure
that was delivered today is so gorgeous,
and Miki is going to love it, as much as
mom and granny love it. You are the
most special people in the world, people who keep others in mind and do it
with love and empathy. Thank you so
much for being the special people you
are. We love you. Grandma Jeanette.”