A Family Tradition of Saving Lives
Inspired by her father and now volunteering alongside her children, MDA volunteer Arava Adar has dedicated the past seven years to serving her community, proving that the commitment to saving lives can span generations.
At Magen David Adom, every volunteer has a unique story. This week, we are proud to introduce Arava Adar, 45, from Kibbutz Hanita, who has been volunteering as a Senior EMT and ambulance driver in MDA's Asher Region at the Nahariya and Shlomi stations for the past seven years.
For Arava, volunteering with MDA is more than a personal commitment, it's a family tradition.
"My father was a Senior EMT and ambulance driver," she shared. "As a child, I was always drawn to his work. I decided to follow in his footsteps."
Today, that tradition continues with the next generation. Arava is the proud mother of three children, all of whom have chosen to follow her example. Two are already active MDA volunteers, while her youngest is set to begin the MDA Youth Volunteer Course next week.
Even during the challenging periods when her family was evacuated from their home in Kibbutz Hanita, Arava's dedication to helping others never wavered. She continued volunteering throughout the crisis and keeps an MDA ambulance stationed at her kibbutz, ready to provide emergency medical care whenever it is needed.
For Arava, every emergency call is an opportunity to make a difference, and every patient she reaches is a reminder of the mission she has embraced.
As always, MDA's teams and volunteers remain on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Shabbat and holidays, ready to answer every call and save lives.
