Our beloved Chana Liora A"H was tragically taken from us at the age of three after an eighteen month battle with cancer. Many of you "encountered" our precious "Chani Banani" along her journey, either personally, through her website www.chanaliora.com, or from the Worldwide Shabbat Chesed we sponsored in her memory to mark her shloshim. Throughout her struggle, Chani miraculously managed to bring Simcha to those of us surrounding her. Chani taught us all to appreciate every moment of life. Chani inspired us to strive to reach great heights in Tefila, Shmirat Ha'lashon, Achdut and Simcha. Chani exuded true Simcha throughout her ordeal.

During our travail, two remarkable people were sent to us, Chaim and Miri Ehrental, the founders of Zichron Menachem, the Israeli Association for the Support of Children with Cancer and their Families. They reached out to us with guiding hands and loving support. Chaim and Miri established Zichron Menachem in memory of their fourteen year old son Menachem A"H who also lost his battle with cancer. The Ehrenthal's have built a "lishma" organization that today, in its award-winning state-of-the-art headquarters, offers children afflicted with cancer hope and happiness through day care, celebrations, trips and family activities.

Each day of Chani's medical treatments, seven "special" young women who were serving their year of Sherut Leumi as volunteers for Zichron Menachem came to Hadassah hospital to bring smiles to the faces of the young cancer patients. One of the seven "angels" was Naava Appelbaum A"H. From their first meeting, Naava and Chani bonded, Naava's high spirits and abundant energy bringing cheer to the frightened little girl. Even during a major snowstorm that brought all of Yerushalayim to a standstill, Naava and her partners braved the elements to get to Hadassah with pails filled with fresh snow which they proceeded to form into snowballs for the children to throw. Our Chani got to feel snow for the first time in her life because of Naava's supreme devotion.

Chani's Naava was abruptly taken away from Chani and all of us when she and her eminent father Dr. David Appelbaum were targeted in a terrorist bombing. The night before she was to walk down the aisle as a Kallah, Naava perished. Her unworn wedding gown now serves as a Chuppah for young couples and a mantle in Kever Rachel.

OnlySimchas.com has graciously taken upon itself the eternalization of our Chani and Naava through a fundraising campaign for Zichron Menachem, the organization that brought them together. Your generous contributions will put a smile on the young faces so much in need of Simcha. In return, may Hashem bless you with Only Simchas and the good health to enjoy them.