Meet Rotem Ben Shimon - a brave 12-year-old boy whose smile lights up every room, even as he faces the fight of his life against stage 4 Neuroblastoma. 

Rotem’s Journey:
First diagnosed at just 5 years old, Rotem has shown incredible resilience through years of treatment in Israel and clinical trials in New York. Twice he beat the odds and was declared clear, but the cancer has returned with new tumors in his skull. Now, his family faces their most critical battle yet.

A Revolutionary Treatment - Our Last Best Hope:
The Ben Shimon family has found hope in Italy, where the most advanced CAR-T cell therapy for Neuroblastoma is available. This cutting-edge treatment engineers Rotem’s own immune cells to fight the cancer - but it comes at a cost of €384,000 (approximately $450,000) inclusive of the families travel and living expenses.

Why We Need Your Help:
Gilad, Rotem’s father, is on unpaid leave from Intel to care for his son. His mother is facing job loss. With two daughters to support alongside Rotem’s treatment, this loving family has exhausted their resources in their desperate fight to save their boy.

Time Is Critical:
The family flies to Rome next week to begin treatment. Every donation - whether $5 or $5,000 - brings Rotem one step closer to the life-saving treatment he desperately needs.

Rotem dreams of playing soccer again, of growing up to become an engineer like his dad, of simply being a kid. With your help, we can make those dreams possible.

Every child deserves a fighting chance. Every family deserves hope.

Please share Rotem’s story and consider donating today. Together, we can help this brave boy beat cancer once and for all.