Illuminated dream clowns
About Meir Medical Center
Meir Medical Center, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University, serves approximately 1 million residents in the Sharon area. The hospital has 790 beds, 700 physicians, and over 2,000 nurses, and performs more than 22,000 surgeries annually in ten advanced operating rooms. The hospital is proud to be part of Clalit Health Services – one of the largest healthcare networks in the world.
Friends of Meir Medical Center Association
The Friends of Meir Medical Center Association, operating since 1989, is a strategic arm for the development of the medical center by raising resources to finance advanced medical equipment, clinical research, and infrastructure upgrades.
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Project type: Supportive medical activity
Who is the activity intended for?
For children and their families who are hospitalized or treated in the pediatric units of Meir Medical Center - in operating rooms, emergency rooms, hospitalization and the outpatient department.
Department: The project mainly helps For children's departments – Hospitalization, emergency room, surgeries and outpatients – by contributing to the well-being of patients, facilitating medical processes and assisting the medical team in creating a positive relationship with the children.
Main population segment:
The donation will directly impact:
Children aged birth to 18 Those hospitalized or treated in the pediatric units of Meir Medical Center, along with Their parents and family members.
They include:
Children undergoing medical procedures, tests, and surgeries
Children with medical anxiety or sensory sensitivity
Children who need emotional support during hospitalization
Families who need emotional support and encouragement during difficult times
Medical clowns act as an integral part of the treatment team – in moments when even a small smile can make a big difference.
Cost breakdown:
| component | Estimated cost (NIS) | Estimated cost (USD) | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiring medical clowns (4–5 jobs) | 400,000 ₪ | ≈ 108,000$ | Annual salary for professional clowns with medical training |
| Training and education | 50,000 ₪ | ≈ 13,500$ | Workshops for working with children, medical communication and therapeutic humor |
| Equipment and accessories | 30,000 ₪ | ≈ 8,100$ | Costumes, musical instruments, puppets and humorous equipment |
| Professional and research support | 20,000 ₪ | ≈ 5,400$ | Participation in conferences, writing articles, developing the field |
| Total recruitment requirement | 500,000 ₪ | ≈ 135,000$ | To continue and expand the activities of medical clowns |
essence:
Emotional support for children
Support during treatments, tests and surgeries
Reducing fear and anxiety
Humor is healing in stressful medical situations
An integral part of treatment
Regular integration into children's departments
Professional and skilled team
Clowns with unique training for medical work
How much does the project cost?
Approximately 135 thousand $ – annually
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