Magen David Adom launches annual appeal
MAGEN David Adom (MDA) Victoria has launched its 2009 appeal with a gala dinner at the St Kilda Town Hall attended by more than 200 people.
DALIA SABLE
MAGEN David Adom (MDA) Victoria has launched its 2009 appeal with a gala dinner at the St Kilda Town Hall.
The function on the weekend was attended by more than 200 people, including members of parliament, the appeal launch featured guest speakers including the president of MDA Israel, Professor Yehudah Skornick.
Prof Skornick, an oncological surgeon and head of surgery at the Sourasky Tel-Aviv Medical Centre, spoke of the work done by MDA’s paramedics and the importance of the collaboration between MDA Victoria and MDA Israel.
Echoing these sentiments, master of ceremonies and deputy dean of Monash University’s faculty of medicine, nursing and health sciences, Professor Leon Piterman spoke of the valuable work done by MDA.
Cardiology registrar at the Alfred Hospital Dr Dion Stub gave a humorous address, urging guests to donate to the cause which was followed by closing remarks by Federal MP Michael Danby.
With an appeal target of $150,000, MDA hope to refurbish the medical emergency station in Ramat Gan and purchase urgent medical supplies.
Serving an area of some 400,000 people, the Ramat Gan station encompasses a paramedic training school, training both MDA personnel and Israel Defence Force soldiers, as well as a blood donation centre, ambulance base and medical library.
MDA Victoria’s annual appeal will run until September 17. For more information visit www.magendavidadom.org.au.