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RED CROSS HEAD SEEKING
STRONGER TIES
Magen David Adom UK was privileged to host
H.E. Dr Mohammed Al-Hadid, President of the
Jordan National Red Crescent Society (JNRCS)
at events across Manchester, London, Ireland
and Paris. Dr Al-Hadid was the longest serving
Chair of the Standing Commission of the Red
Cross and Red Crescent – the organisation’s
highest body.
During his week-long trip, Dr Al-Hadid met the
Dr Al-Hadid in Dublin with
President Michael D Higgins
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, diplomats
from around the world, MDA’s Director of Blood
Services, Professor Eilat Shinar, valued
Manchester Patrons and new supporters in Paris.
He reflected on how he spearheaded the
accession of Magen David Adom into the
International Red Cross movement in 2006 – and
how he’s seen humanitarian need rise above
political differences time and time again.
This speaks to the heart of what Magen David
Adom UK does - choosing humanity over politics
in its mission to save more lives. Dr Al-Hadid has
built strong foundations for collaboration
between MDA and the JNRCS, seen by many as
a model for Israel’s engagement across the
region. Through people like Dr Al-Hadid, a Muslim
from an Arab nation, MDA has a unique
opportunity to promote all that is great about the
State of Israel and give others a new perspective.
DEDICATED BY YOU
Magen David Adom UK is grateful to everyone
who has gifted ambulances, medicycles and
bloodmobiles to the people of Israel, as well as
all those who donated mezuzot and
contributed to rooms within the new Marcus
National Blood Services Centre. Thank you all!
Lady Joy Bourne – Management Support
Wing, Marcus National Blood Services Centre
Judith and Martin Clarke –
Mobile Intensive Care Unit
Dr Al-Hadid said, “It has always been important
to me to look at each person as a human
being and to treat each person equally. We
must be welcoming as a universal movement.
We are all part of one family – the family of the
Red Cross movement.”
Dangoor Family - Ambulance
Christian Friends of MDA – Escalators,
Marcus National Blood Services Centre.
Photo: Jonathan Straight
Alan and Sheila Diamond Charitable
Trust - Medicycle
K C Shasha Charitable Foundation –
All Terrain Vehicle
Rosemary Rosen and Family - Vehicle Safety
Offices, Marcus National Blood Services Centre
Arwas Family - Defibrillator
MDA UK Co-President, The Marquess of
Reading hosted a lunch attended by
diplomats from across the world
Dr Al-Hadid in Paris with with MDA Italy Chair Sami Sisa, CEO of MDA France Victor
Wintz, MDA UK CEO Daniel Burger and MDA Israel Paramedic Ilan Klein
MDA MISSIONS ARE BACK
As the world began to open up once again, it
was a privilege to return to Israel earlier this
year with many of Magen David Adom UK’s
supporters on Missions to showcase the
organisation’s vital work.
Through a Legacy Mission in April and a VIP
Mission in May, some of Magen David Adom
UK’s valued supporters had the unmatched
opportunity to witness first-hand the difference
their generosity makes to the people of Israel.
From seeing MDA’s lifesaving work as Israel’s
only national blood and medical emergency
service close-up, to meeting the inspirational
volunteers and paramedics who work tirelessly
for the cause and seeing some of Israel’s most
beautiful sights, the trips have been
unforgettable. Participants on the VIP Mission
also attended the opening of the Marcus
National Blood Services Centre – a project that
has only come into being thanks to the
incredible generosity of those who have left
legacy gifts.
To register your interest for Magen David Adom
UK’s upcoming Legacy Mission, please call
Joshua Diamond on 020 8201 5900 or email
joshuadiamond@mdauk.org.
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Clairfield and Ashton Families –
Mobile Intensive Care Unit
The Jerusalem Channel – All Terrain Vehicle
Russell and Irina Jacobs – Lobby, Marcus National
Blood Services Centre. Photo: Jonathan Straight
ISR AEL
360
JORDAN
6TH – 13TH NOVEMBER 2022
Register here
Register now for our ground-breaking Israel360Jordan trek, and raise money
for MDA UK’s vital services. mdauk.org/trek | info@mdauk.org | 020 8201 5900
YOUR CHALLENGE IS TO SAVE MORE LIVES
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