{"id":3359,"date":"2016-02-17T10:50:39","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T15:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/?p=3359"},"modified":"2016-02-17T10:50:39","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T15:50:39","slug":"building-the-spirit-with-lego-bricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/building-the-spirit-with-lego-bricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Building the Spirit with Lego Bricks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"pr<\/a>Alon was 21 when he completed his combat duty and was looking forward to beginning civilian life. But it was not to be. He thought he had the flu. A few days in bed\u2026 He waited for it to disappear but it just didn\u2019t go away. Then came the diagnosis. Cancer.
\nIt was a cancer that affects kids only. Because of his condition and the treatment required, he was hospitalized at Dana Children\u2019s Hospital, the pediatric hospital of the renowned Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
\nAnd so there he was in need of as much support as possible but surrounded by children\u2019s activities. He understood intellectually that the most important issue is to get well but longed for some emotional support along the way. A steady stream of arts and crafts counselors, clowns, entertainers, puppet shows, game room counselors, etc. made its way to his door. This was not what he needed. Besides for not feeling well, Alon felt very out of place.
\n\"pr<\/a>But he had no choice in the matter. That is where he had to be for the kind of treatment that he needs.
\nAll that was before Ezer Mizion became aware of the situation. Ezer Mizion\u2019s dedicated Lego Workshop coordinator, Major Maor Cohen, immediately made his way between the clowns and coloring books and introduced to Alon to the joys of Lego. The long, lonely hours of his frequent week-long hospitalizations were now filled with challenge, something to take his mind off his fears and worries. Before each hospitalization, Alon would call Maor and let him know and Maor would turn up with another Lego building set.
\n\"pr<\/a>Alon especially enjoyed building a Mini Cooper vehicle, which kept him enraptured. That was when his close friend commented to Maor that Alon\u2019s occupation with the Lego was ruining their relationship\u2026
\nWith a twinkle in his eye, Maor quipped that Alon was building a Mini Cooper to take us all on a picnic. Shortly after Alon\u2019s hospital release, Maor – true to his word – came to pick up Alon and his friend to take them on a picnic. He chauffeured them in an authentic Mini Cooper that he borrowed from a friend who collects antique cars\u2026.How\u2019s that for dedication?
\nEzer Mizion recently received a sponsorship gift from the Shemtob Foundation with which new Lego sets were purchased. Alon was the first patient to receive a set, which will hopefully tide him over his scheduled hospitalization for surgery and recovery from cancer.\"pr<\/a>
\nThe Lego Workshop is an important part of Ezer Mizion\u2019s Donald Berman Rehab Center\u2019s extensive cancer support services for cancer patients (children and adults) and their families.
\nThe Lego Workshop takes place once a week at Ezer Mizion\u2019s \u201cOranit\u201d Donald Berman Rehab Center that serves as \u2018home away for home\u2019 for cancer patients through periods of outpatient treatment. When patients finish their morning treatments, they return \u2018home\u2019 to Oranit where they are hosted. The many hours each day are filled by Ezer Mizion\u2019s with creative, therapeutic, recreational activities – including the Lego Workshop.
\nAs all the other recreational and therapy activities, the Lego Workshop is offered as an activity outlet for cancer patients and their siblings and parents as well.
\nThe Lego Workshop also travels to hospital wards several times each week, bringing cheer to children who are hospitalized for extended periods.
\nGenerate Strength and Instill Hope: Become a Lego Sponsor!<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"pinterest\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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