My Mitzvah Project for Israel

Dear friends and family, for my mitzvah project I will be collecting money that will go directly to the American Friends of Magen David Adom, and any donation will help make an impact. Following the terror attacks on October 7 in Israel, I have felt a strong desire to do something to help. Now, more than ever, Israelis needs our support. The AFMDA is a wonderful organization that does so much for the people

of Israel. MDA is operating 24 hours a day, responding to all reported incidents and emergency calls across the entire country. Since October 7, MDA has treated 6,500 people. EMTs and paramedics are treating the injured on the scene, providing lifesaving treatment often in the midst of rocket attack and gunfire. They are also transporting patients to hospitals via ambulances and helicopters to receive further treatment when necessary. MDA’s blood services division is supplying 100% of the blood needed by the IDF(Israeli Defense Forces) and is distributing blood units to all of Israel’s hospitals, where injured civilians are being treated. In addition to using blood already in the blood bank, MDA is operating multiple blood drives across the country to ensure they have the consistent supply they will undoubtedly continue to require. Thousands of Israelis have donated blood and hundreds are waiting in line – sometimes for hours – in order to donate. MDA is operating at full capacity, using all available vehicles, equipment, staff, and volunteers, at an additional daily cost of between 1 and 2 million shekels – above and beyond normal operating budget. In response to the crisis, MDA’s Sussman Family Foundation Human Milk Bank is increasing its supply of tested and processed breast milk tor babies whose mothers have been killed, injured, kidnapped, or called to IDF reserve duty. The AFMDA does so much for the state of Israel so I thought it would be the perfect organization to raise money for my mitzvah project. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause, it means so much to me for my mitzvah project and to all of the people of Israel.