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put to work.

DKF was honored to attend the gala evening of the Friends of SHEKEL Israel — an inspiring organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities and promoting inclusion, independence and equal opportunities.

We were proud to contribute to this meaningful cause and to support SHEKEL's mission of building a more inclusive society, where everyone can live with dignity, purpose and a sense of belonging.

For us, meaningful philanthropy is about making a lasting difference in people's lives. Together, we can create a more inclusive future.

Seeing impact firsthand changes the way we think about giving.

During a recent donor visit to Sheba Medical Center, we had the opportunity to see how philanthropy moves from an idea and a commitment into something tangible — advanced medical care, new technologies, better facilities and new possibilities for patients and their families.

What impressed us most was not only what has already been achieved, but what is still being built.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. Technology, research, data and medical innovation are opening doors that only a few years ago seemed impossible. But innovation alone is not enough. It needs people who believe in it, support it and help bring it from an idea into the hands of doctors and patients.

This is very much at the heart of what we are building at DKF. Our ambition is to create a bridge between philanthropy and innovation — supporting healthcare where the need is immediate, while also investing in the technologies, infrastructure and ideas that can shape the medicine of tomorrow.

We want our giving to do more than solve today's challenges. We want it to help build better healthcare for the future.

Because the greatest impact happens when capital, knowledge, technology and purpose come together around one goal: better healthcare, better outcomes, more lives touched.

Some people give so much of themselves — their time, energy, care and commitment — often quietly, without expecting anything in return. This special evening was created simply to give something back.

For one evening, the focus was on appreciation, generosity and the importance of creating moments that allow people to pause, enjoy and feel seen.

The event took place at a beautiful hotel in Zichron Yaakov, where guests were invited to enjoy the pool and hotel facilities before gathering for a festive cocktail reception. The evening continued with speeches, a rich and varied dinner, a stand-up performance, drinks, thoughtful treats and gifts — all designed to create a warm, joyful and memorable experience.

At DK Foundation, we believe that philanthropy is not only about responding to major needs or supporting long-term initiatives. Sometimes, meaningful giving is also about creating moments of care, recognition and human connection.

Because impact can be measured in many ways — and sometimes a simple gesture of appreciation can stay with someone long after the evening is over.

Sheba Medical Center, one of the world's leading hospitals, operates a global Friends network that connects philanthropists with the medical center's mission. DKF is a proud partner within this network, contributing to Sheba's efforts in clinical care, medical research, and healthcare innovation.

Through this collaboration, DKF supports initiatives that bring together leaders in medicine, technology, and philanthropy — united by the belief that world-class healthcare should be accessible to all. From rehabilitation wings to pediatric care, the partnership channels resources where they matter most.

The David Kipnis Foundation joined 170 distinguished guests at the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz for the 20th anniversary Healing & Hope Gala, hosted by the Swiss Friends of Sheba Medical Center.

The evening celebrated two decades of support for Sheba — the Middle East's largest medical center — with a cumulative €16.5 million raised over 20 years.

DKF founders Alin Kipnis, Ira Fradkin, and Carine Bar Or attended the event, reinforcing DKF's commitment to advancing healthcare through strategic philanthropy.

The gala was dedicated to the Ellen Ringier Rehabilitation Wing at Sheba's Children's Hospital, a cause closely aligned with DKF's mission of building clinical spaces and supporting medical innovation.