MDA israel

Since he was in kindergarten, 8-year-old Aviad has been dreaming of becoming an EMT. On the eve of his eighth birthday, his parents and friends surprised him with a celebration at the MDA station in Netanya. As part of the visit, Aviad and his friends toured the station and saw the MICUs, ambulances, and the 101 MDA dispatch center. Finally, the family and friends were provided with a first aid session by volunteers’ coordinator Reuven Evgi and senior medic Riva Amir. Not only did Aviad enjoy his birthday, but so did his family and young friends, and at the end of the tour there was a birthday party at the station.

"I once traveled with my family and we passed by a car accident. There were ambulances, with medics and paramedics from MDA, and I was very curious about how they treat the injured, in accidents and in many other cases," said 8-year-old Aviad, "I really enjoyed celebrating my birthday at the MDA station, and I'm already waiting to reach the age when I can be a volunteer myself."