Shimon Peres, Israel’s President, is celebrating his 90th birthday (to 120!) together with politicians and famous persons from Israel and worldwide, honoring our admired President.
Among the events and meetings, Shimon Peres found time to pen a personal letter to our LatetTikva children:
“The Wishes Come True Camp in Eilat for children with cancer is a unique, and thrilling, initiative that joins the range of projects and activities organized by LatetTikva for the children and their families. These lofty values which characterize Israeli society, such as mutuality, friendship, appreciation of the value of life, and offering assistance to others, are far more than a slogan or headline. They are your normalcy.”
The President hosts the actor Robert de Niro, in Israel to celebrate Peres’ 90th birthday. Photograph: President’s House
“Dear boys and girls, always remember that the mind is stronger than the body. It is the fountain that bubbles with inner strengths, the secret forces of hidden stamina, the ability to overcome every bodily illness. Despite the difficulties of your illness, you’ve proven that you can study, create, believe and even serve as sources of courage and inspiration for others.
“My blessings and esteem go to LatetTikva, to your staff and volunteers, to your activities day in and day out, which are the backbone of support for these children and their families.
“To the children, and to their parents, I would like to wish health, a full recovery, self-realization, and the strength to cope with the illne
“Be well. Shimon Peres.”
