DONATIONS IN MIDGE'S MEMORY FOR BIBLICAL ZOO SCOOTER
The Kra family has decided that we will be raising funds for a scooter for the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem in Midge's memory. Please make your checks payable to the Jerusalem Foundation, entering Biblical Zoo/Scooter in the memo line. Please mail your checks to Fredda Katcoff, 78 Cummings Circle, West Orange, New Jersey by December 15, 2013 so that all funds can be sent to the Foundation at once. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3).
Please read this story that Midge's children have shared:
Midge's Ride - The Biblical Zoo of Jerusalem Scooter Project
When Midge visited Israel, she would rent a scooter and drive around the streets of Jerusalem, running errands, seeing friends, and going to shul. She even found herself stuck on her scooter in Meah Shearim as people poured into the streets on the day of the passing of Rav Ovadia Yosef. Although it took her two and a half hours, she was able to navigate through the throngs of people and get herself home. The scooter gave her the mobility and independence that she so valued.
As many of you know, Midge loved anything having to do with elephants. She had an extensive collection of elephant figurines from all over the world. She even had pins, necklaces, and purses all covered with elephants. Every time Midge came to Israel, her grandchildren wanted her to join them at the Biblical Zoo for a picnic dinner by the elephants, as they would often do when the weather was nice. The problem was how to get her around the zoo, as it is very hilly and difficult to navigate with a stroller or wheelchair, let alone both. |
The zoo has wheelchairs theylend out, but no scooter to get handicapped people around the zoo. Unfortunately, the zoo has limited capacity to allow handicapped parents and grandparents to enjoy this special experience with their children and grandchildren.
In Midge's memory, we would like to organize the donation of a scooter to the biblical zoo detailed to look like an elephant. We'd like to help those with limited mobility to enjoy their time at the zoo with their children and grandchildren. Seeing the elephant scooter being used at the zoo will serve as a testament to Midge's drive to help people and how far she would go to make others happy, despite her limitations. We hope that you will join us in honoring the memory of מרים ליבא בת לייב משה in this meaningful way. .שתהיה זכרה ברוך |