Today, Brandeis students had the privilege of hearing from Gavy, a volunteer medic with United Hatzalah of Israel, a 100% volunteer organization that responds to emergencies across the country, free of charge, 24/7. Gavi shared with our Lower and Middle School students his inspiration to become a first responder after watching firefighters risk their lives on September 11, and reminded us of the incredible impact United Hatzalah has by helping anyone who calls for help, regardless of background.
United Hatzalah is powered by more than 8,000 volunteers like Gavy, and to thank him for his visit, each grade at Brandeis is launching a campaign to raise $180 to sponsor an oxygen tank, which will be donated in the class’s name to a medic in Israel. We are proud to partner with Israel’s heroic first responders and stand with them in their mission of saving lives.
United Hatzalah of Israel visit: common questions
What happened when United Hatzalah of Israel visited the school?
When United Hatzalah of Israel visited the school, Lower and Middle School students heard from Gavy, a volunteer medic. He shared how watching firefighters risk their lives on September 11 inspired him to become a first responder.
What kind of organization is United Hatzalah?
United Hatzalah of Israel is a 100% volunteer organization that responds to emergencies across Israel, free of charge, 24/7. It helps anyone who calls for help regardless of background and is powered by more than 8,000 volunteers like Gavy.
How are students thanking the volunteer medic?
Each grade is launching a campaign to raise $180 to sponsor an oxygen tank. The tank will be donated in the class's name to a medic in Israel, as a thank-you for Gavy's visit to the school.