Extra Assistance
An emergency call to an address in Netanya last week, led to MDA youth volunteers going above and beyond the call of duty.
A call received by MDA's 101 Dispatch Center for an elderly man who required help after a fall, led to more than just helping him up off the floor.
After treating the patient, Romi, a youth volunteer on the ambulance noticed that the elderly man and his wife needed more than medical assistance. They were lacking many basic items and food. "He told us that they were struggling financially," said Romi, "and that really touched me. I spoke to the staff in Netanya MDA station who helped collect some money, and along with a few other youth volunteers we went and bought food and other items for the couple."
Adar, Adelle, Aya and Liron, the volunteers who joined Romi on the mission of mercy said that they were very happy to help the elderly couple. "They needed extra help, beyond just medical assistance. The smiles on their faces when we arrived the second time was worth everything. We wish them many more years of good health."
The couple themselves were very grateful. "We were very surprised by this special gesture. We called for an ambulance and got a team of angels. We can't thank them enough for their help and kindness."
