Yael & Tomer Adaddi’s Life-Saving Defibrillator Campaign
Join Yael & Tomer Adaddi, in partnership with Eli Beer, to raise awareness about the life-saving importance of defibrillators.
Message to sponsors
We are excited to partner with United Hatzalah to raise awareness about the life-saving importance of defibrillators. A quick response saved my life and deepened my understanding of the crucial impact of United Hatzalah’s 90-second mission. We hope to help others benefit from this vital knowledge. Please read on to hear my story:
In March, shortly after conducting the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, I was performing in Florida when my heart suddenly stopped. I collapsed on stage due to a rare genetic condition. By the time I reached the hospital, I was also diagnosed with Covid, which led to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). For six days, I was sedated and ventilated—the same treatment my friend Eli Beer received early in the pandemic.
A series of miracles saved me: A retired nurse in the audience, a policewoman, and paramedics performed CPR and used a defibrillator to stabilize me, getting me to a trauma hospital in minutes. If I hadn’t been performing in front of 500 people, I might not be here today.
Grateful for my second chance, I co-wrote the song Mode Ani with my friend Yoav Ginai, expressing my gratitude for the life I was given back. I encourage everyone to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator—both were vital in saving my life.
Time with loved ones is a gift we cannot take for granted.
Please join my wife, Yael, and me, in partnership with Eli Beer, to raise awareness about the life-saving importance of defibrillators by supporting our campaign. Our goal is to sponsor 36 defibrillators, each costing $2,500. You can choose to sponsor an entire defibrillator by selecting the sponsorship above, or make a donation of any amount to help us reach our goal.
Every contribution, big or small, is deeply appreciated.
"Thankful I am for giving me back my soul, my breath, and my music.”
Yours,
Yael & Tomer Adaddi
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About United Hatzalah of Israel
United Hatzalah of Israel is the largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Service organization that provides the fastest and free emergency medical first response throughout Israel. United Hatzalah’s service is available to all people regardless of race, religion, or national origin. United Hatzalah has more than 8,000 volunteers around the country, available around the clock – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With the help of our unique GPS technology and our iconic ambucycles, our average response time is less than 3 minutes across the country and 90 seconds in metropolitan areas. Our mission is to arrive at the scene of medical emergencies as soon as possible and provide the patient with professional and appropriate medical aid until an ambulance arrives, resulting in many more lives saved.
