Dr. Michael Block and Evan Block, 20, had the chance to save a life as a father-son duo on an ambulance crew in Tel Aviv.
The Blocks, who live in Englewood Cliffs volunteered this summer for Magen David Adom. MDA is Israel’s primary emergency and rescue service, which is funded mainly by donations.
Magen David Adom, Hebrew for Red Shield, has 33,000 paramedics, emergency medical technicians, first responders and first-aid providers. Most are volunteers.
The unforgettable experience, Evan Block said, has given him a leg up in his medical school application. His father, an anesthesiologist, has learned in depth about emergency medical services in Israel.
Evan Block, 20, a junior majoring in human biology at the State University of New York in Albany, has volunteered on ambulances stationed in Tel Aviv for the past two summers. He took the basic course then returned a year later for the advanced training.
“I had such an amazing time, and with my involvement came a further love for the work they do,” he said.
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