Amor's story in the Israeli media
Since July 2026, Amor's story has appeared on Shavvim, Sport1, 103FM radio and mako, Israel's largest news portal. All the original articles are in Hebrew; the headlines and quotes below are our translations. Journalists who want to cover the story can reach the family through Facebook or TikTok.
Wants to walk again: 14-year-old Amor's moving journey to a special treatment in the US
Shahaf Kuttner, the family friend who flew with Amor: "The treatments are very expensive, and Mikaela struggles to raise the money." The piece covers the fifth trip and the roughly 100,000 NIS still missing for the next one.
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Berkovic's plea for "the smiliest kid in the world": "This can't be happening"
Eyal Berkovic, former Israel national team and Premier League midfielder: "He is the smiliest kid in the world. He puts me in a good mood." He also said it cannot be that some 250 children in Israel live with this disease without the treatment being publicly funded (his figure, not an official one).
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The kid who moved Berko
Amor, live on air, to Berkovic: "I want you to come with me to Sammy Ofer Stadium and walk onto the grass together."
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Wants to live and play soccer: Amor's journey
The most detailed profile of Amor so far. Mikaela: "My child wants to live." "Amor is a boy full of light. He is smart, curious, stubborn, and he has personality." "We will see him on the field yet. Amor is sure of it."
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Where can I see Amor on video?
Two reels brought Amor to tens of thousands of people: the 103FM clip with Eyal Berkovic, and a reel by the creator alex_shults. Both are in Hebrew, but you do not need the language to see the smile.
More videos of Amor, from the pool and from his Lego builds, on Amor's TikTok @amor.lev.
Questions from journalists and creators
Can I get photos of Amor for a story?
The photos belong to the family. Reach Mikaela through Facebook or the campaign's TikTok account, and mention your outlet and your publication date.
Can I interview Amor or his mother?
Yes, in coordination with his mother and depending on how he is doing and on the treatment schedule. English works. Reach out through Facebook or TikTok.
What may I write about the treatment?
That it is experimental, that it is not FDA-approved, and that the improvement is as reported by the family. The family asks that it not be presented as a cure.
Amor wants to live. You can help him today.
Every gift joins the 5,344 people who have already chosen to stand with Amor. Donations go through the family's secure campaign page on Gius MeHalev, an Israeli crowdfunding platform. The page is in Hebrew; PayPal and international credit cards are accepted, and amounts are in Israeli shekels (NIS).
Donate on the campaign pageNeed help with the Hebrew page? A short walkthrough in English.