A blood drive sponsored by Ezer Mizion in Bnei Brak in cooperation with Magen David Adom Blood Bank Services yielded 170 units of blood.

MDA officials explain that during the summer months, Israelis are busy traveling and vacationing, many out of the country, and generally speaking, these are difficult months for the blood services unit which is responsible for maintaining an ample supply of blood.

Officials explain the 170 units donated via Ezer Mizion can actually save over 500 lives since blood is broken down at times and the components used independent of one another.

Ezer Mizion CEO Rabbi Chananya Tzulich explains “We thank the tzibur at large for setting aside time and coming forward to donate blood. Thanks to the 170 donors, EMTs and other volunteers who assisted in the blood drive, especially the blood bank officials”.

MDA Blood Bank officials are calling on people with type O and persons with all types with a negative Rh (including A, B and AB) to please step forward and donate as there is a serious shortage.

Anyone wishing to arrange for a blood drive in one’s community for over 30 people to donate is asked to call 03-530-0400/69.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)