Held at the Gandel Rehabilitation Center Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus in Jerusalem, and echoed by parallel gatherings in France, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States, the March marked a collective commitment to healing—recognizing that recovery is not immediate, but sustained and complex.
The event underscored the critical role of Hadassah hospitals in Israel’s rehabilitation landscape. At the Gandel Rehabilitation Center, advanced physical rehabilitation takes place alongside essential mental health care, reflecting the reality that recovery from trauma must address both body and mind. Supported by Hadassah International, the Center stands as a cornerstone of Israel’s long-term response to injury, loss, and psychological distress.
Beyond the Event: Recovery as a Long-Term National Need
While #MarchToRecovery took place on a single day, its message speaks to an ongoing national challenge. Since the outbreak of war, Hadassah hospitals have treated large numbers of wounded patients requiring extended rehabilitation, many of whom face lasting emotional and psychological consequences alongside physical injuries.
The Gandel Rehabilitation Center was designed to meet precisely these needs. Its integrated model brings together physiotherapy, neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, and comprehensive mental health support, enabling patients to regain function, resilience, and independence over time. This approach reflects a broader understanding: Israel’s recovery will continue long after the immediate crisis has passed.
By connecting a shared global moment to long-term medical and psychological recovery, #MarchToRecovery highlighted the enduring partnership between supporters worldwide and the clinicians and patients at Hadassah hospitals.
From Solidarity to Sustained Support
The March served as a reminder that recovery is a journey measured in months and years, not days. Through continued partnership with Hadassah International, supporters help ensure that facilities like the Gandel Rehabilitation Center can continue to address Israel’s evolving physical and mental health needs—patient by patient, over the long term.
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