American Friends of ALYN Hospital Announces New National Board Member, Pamela Lippitt
Pamela Lippitt, of The Hill Street Group, has been appointed to the American Friends of ALYN Hospital (AFAH) Board of Directors. The organization, based in New York, supports Alyn Hospital, Israel's only pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation center."Our Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated team of community leaders committed to improving the lives of children with disabilities worldwide through innovation and best-in-class treatments," said Joanne Blye, Board President of the American Friends of ALYN Hospital. “We are so pleased that Pam has chosen to return to the AFAH board. Her history of commitment to ALYN and her depth of experience in the non-profit world will bring tremendous value to our organization.” Pam first visited ALYN Hospital in 1984 as a staff member on USY Israel Pilgrimage. The following year she became a founding member of Detroit Chapter of the American Friends of ALYN Hospital, eventually becoming chapter president. Pam has traveled to Israel for both business and pleasure 10 times and has always included a visit to ALYN. Pam Lippitt shared that, “ALYN Hospital has held a special place in my heart since my first visit. I am always in awe of the work of the dedicated staff of ALYN Hospital and how they treat each patient.” About: Pamela LippittPam Lippitt, a Detroit native, is owner of The Hill Street Group, where she crafts communication and marketing strategies for start-ups, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Throughout her career, Pam has owned small businesses and served as the Executive Director of non-profit organizations. She has also served on the executive boards of numerous non-profits. American Friends of ALYN Hospital (AFAH)ALYN Hospital in Jerusalem is the only facility of its kind in Israel and is one of the world’s leading specialists in the active and intensive rehabilitation of children with congenital and acquired physical disabilities, regardless of religion or ethnic background. AFAH has proudly supported ALYN Hospital since 1932 with a mission to enhance and grow our platform to serve the challenge of raising funds for ALYN Hospital, while concurrently raising visibility for ALYN Hospital as a premier institution for pediatric rehabilitation, improving the lives of children with disabilities worldwide through innovation and best-in-class treatments. To learn more about American Friends of ALYN Hospital, visit www.alynus.org, or contact Maayan Aviv, Executive Director, maayan@alynus.org, 212-869-8085. Reference
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