Spotlight "!”
A word about a local humanitarian organization.
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What is 'GIGG'L"?
- “GIGG’L” is an acronym for ‘Giving Inspiration Giving the Gift of Life.’
- It is a Brooklyn-based organization, which specializes in “Putting smiles & laughter
on the faces of brave children, battling life-threatening illnesses!”
How do they do this?
- By arranging stunning parties & events, complete with delicious food & magnificent entertainment, allowing the patients & their families to escape harsh reality for a
precious
few hours - To whom do they cater?
- “GIGG’L” serves a plethora of families in the tri-state area & beyond, with children who
are battling dreaded diseases.
Who runs it?
GIGG’L” is run by its Founder & President Menachem Tzvi Roseman,
under the guidance of its board of directors
& with close rabbinic consultation
- How did Menachem Tzvi Roseman come to be involved in a project of this nature?
- Menachem Tzvi began his career of cheering ill children when the daughter of a
closefriend, Rabbi Yisroel Landsman, took ill & battled a dreaded disease for several
years. - Throughout this long & arduous road, Menachem Tzvi continuously searched for
ways & means to bring cheer & good spirits to Rabbi Landsman’s ill daughter & her
family at large.
- Menachem Tzvi was there for them 24/7. Literally.
- Sadly, four years after Nechama was diagnosed, Rabbi Landsman, himself, was
diagnosed, as well, with a dreaded disease & passed away only a few short months
after his dear beloved daughter.
- This experience & his upbringing in a warm, caring home, where looking out for your
friend, neighbor or acquaintance & going the extra mile for them, was standard
protocol, provided Menachem Tzvi with the impetus to embark on this ambitious,
arduous undertaking & create “GIGG’L,” which he founded in 2013.
What does it look like in real life?
- Well, we’ve seen “GIGG’L” in action at one of their many parties & they are
absolutely amazing! I would even say, “delightfully overwhelming!”
- The beautiful array of happy lights! The superb props! The fantastic, colorful
costumes! - The delicious, plentiful food! The beautiful, lively music! The trained, dedicated &
professional volunteers! The exciting games! The fun toys! The generous gifts that
they distribute!
- And most importantly, the giggles & the smiles on the children’s & their families’
faces! - We were awestruck by the outpouring of love & care exuded by “GIGG’L,” & this
feeling is clearly reflected on the children’s radiant faces!
- It’s absolutely an amazing, mind-blowing experience!
“GIGG’L” utilizes many avenues
to stretch each dollar spent to the maximum.
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For example, “GIGG’L” is staffed entirely by volunteers, which cuts down
significantly on the costs.
- Another example, President & Founder Menachem Tzvi Roseman, has built many
valuable relationships with vendors & venues over the years & can often get a very
reduced rate on services, products & venues, again significantly cutting down costs.
- Finally, “GIGG’L” does not employ professional fundraisers, ensuring that every
dollar raised is directly applied toward helping the children & their families. - And yet, “GIGG’L” is dependent on the public’s generosity to continue their
blessed work. - It is the broader community that it depends on to fund their activities & enable
them to continue to bring smiles & relief to the ill children & their families.
- If you would like to donate to “GIGG’L”, or perhaps would consider sponsoring
a party, or would like to assist in any other way, please contact them! - You’ll be glad you did.
“GIGG’L” is a 501c3 approved organization.
- To learn more about “GIGG’L”, please visit their webpage: https://www.giggl.org/
or follow them on Instagram at giggl_official or e-mail Menachem Tzvi Roseman,
President & Founder, directly at menachem@giggl.org - Please make checks out to: “GIGG’L.” Their mailing address is 515 East 9th street,
Brooklyn, New York 11218
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