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Our
Extended
Family of
Friends
Our worldwide network of friends shares a
common vision for Israel’s future. Words cannot
express our gratitude for your involvement.
We are proud to count you as our partner in
providing the finest possible care for all our
patients.
The best way to convey our thanks is to share
with you the words of those whose lives have
been personally touched by Soroka’s care.
"You are the angels who watch over our children. We
arrived frightened, ignorant, and armed with diapers.
And you, standing on your feet all day, yet always
calm and composed, exuded such warmth, love, and
confidence.
When our tiny daughter was born, we experienced
a whirlwind of emotions and had no idea what to
expect. She weighed a mere 592 grams (1.3 pounds)
and was placed in an incubator. After two extremely
trying months, we are leaving the hospital, and we
want to thank you for all the support and loving care
you provided during this challenging time."
Family from Dimona
"To the Pediatric Emergency Room Staff at Soroka:
We want to thank all of you from the bottom of our
hearts for the exceptional treatment you provided
and for the extra love, concern, patience, and, above
all, professionalism that you showed in caring for
our daughter. We’re proud that we were fortunate
enough to experience such exceptional care from your
trustworthy hands and warm hearts. Continue your
great and holy work."
Family from California
"We want to thank the incredible orthopedic staff who
helped and mentored us with everything, and showed
such tremendous love and patience to our dear son –
as if he was one of their own."
Malki Family, from a village near Beer-Sheva
"I thought things like this only happened in movies.
Yesterday, I was at Soroka with my young daughter.
I witnessed the work of the entire staff with the
Israel Defense Forces soldiers – the compassion, the
professionalism, and the commitment they showed
despite the extremely difficult situation. I never once
saw a doctor or nurse stop to eat, drink, or take a break.
They were thoroughly involved in doing everything
required for the injured. As a mother of two soldiers, I
just feel like giving you a hug and telling you how much
I value your work. There’s nobody like you!"
Biton Family, Beer-Sheva
"They saved my life. They took good care of me.
I didn’t feel like I was in a hospital. I felt supported,
that I was given love and care."
Efrat, age 10, Beer-Sheva
"There are times in life when one phone call turns
your life upside down. This happened to me when
I woke up one morning with a message from my
sister that our dad was in the ICU at Soroka. Two
weeks later, I entered the ICU and saw my dad
fighting for his life with one of the viruses that you
never think can hit so closely and so deeply.
Those were days with no hope. But in such times,
you meet extraordinary people who will go beyond
themselves to fight for a patient’s life and do the
impossible to bring patients back to life and cure
them of diseases that seem to be incurable. I’ve
seen those doctors, nurses, and other personnel
being not only exceptional professionals, but also
extraordinary human beings.
You have the best unit in the world. Every nurse
has such a high appreciation of doctors and other
nurses and I don’t think you can find other unit like
this anywhere."
Family from Australia