The Tampa Bay Committee To Bless Israel (TCBI) and The Lakeland Committee to Bless Israel (LCBI), hold benefits to support the state of Israel. This year the goal was to raise $120,000 to provide a Mobile Intensive Care Unit ambulance for Magen David Adom (Israel equivalent to our "Red Cross") which is near and dear to our hearts. Such an ambulance is a state-of-the-art vehicle outfitted with sophisticated medical equipment capable of providing immediate diagnosis and treatment in cardiac and trauma emergencies. The field physician is linked by telemetry equipment to Coronary Care Units at nearby medical centers, and allow them to administer emergency treatment en route. Such ambulances are in short supply, especially in areas of Israel where Magen David Adom answers many calls to assist victims of terrorist rocket attacks. It is especially important to note that Magen David Adom is mostly a volunteer organization, and funds to buy equipment are provided by individual contributors from around the world.
3/29/2008 Update: We are closer to reaching our goal! At this time, we have collected an estimated $108,000 of the needed $120,000 USD for the ambulance. We are almost there! Tell those whom you know about this campaign to help save lives in Israel, and encourage them to make a tax-deductible contribution !
For more information or to make a donation visit www.blessisraeltampabay.com .