Yad Tamar was established in memory of Tamar Lichtenstat (née Wasserteil), recognizing that health systems focus on the medical treatment of the disease and less on the patient, and even less on the family members. The worlds of families dealing with a health crisis are suddenly destabilized and changed, with the patient and family members 'thrown' into a new reality of life. Many struggle to manage the flow of tasks and the accompanying psychological, economic, and bureaucratic burdens. Experience has shown us that a health crisis that is not managed puts the family in situations of risk that can harm family resilience and mental, emotional, economic, and social well-being. Fortunately, there is hope - studies consistently show that social support and community involvement play a critical role in reducing the negative impact of medical crises on families. Moreover, family and community support increases the patient's chances of recovery and the ability to emerge from the crisis in a positive manner.