American Friends of ALYN Hospital
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The American Friends of ALYN Hospital (AFAH) is the exclusive awareness raising and fundraising organization in the United States for ALYN Hospital, Israel's premiere comprehensive rehabilitation center for physically challenged and disabled children, adolescents and young adults. ALYN, located in Jerusalem, provides all of the necessary rehabilitation services (medical, para-medical and educational) under one roof and treats children regardless of religious belief, nationality or ethnic background.As a private nonprofit hospital, ALYN receives no automatic government funding and for every dollar spent on care there is a shortfall of at least 30ยข which grows to a minimum of $3,000,000 every year. This shortfall is funded through the generosity of individuals, federations and foundations. The American Friends of ALYN Hospital is a fully registered 501 (c) (3) with US Tax ID 13-6100833 and donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
