The Israeli Friends of Magen David Adom (MDA) is the sole authorized fund-raising organization within Israel, dedicated to provide financial support for the lifesaving efforts of MDA. MDA is non-government agency, therefore depends heavily on donations, and requires constant support In order to continue safeguarding lives in routine and in times of emergency for the state of Israel. Magen David Adom is the national rescue organization recognized by the Israeli law ever since the state was founded, and serves as the formal organization responsible for emergency pre ? hospital medical care and blood services in the country . The organization handles over 800,000 lifesaving cases every year, using cutting edge technological devices, correspondence with the common protocols for cardiac treatment of the American Heart Association and provides treatment to any individual who needs it regardless of ethnicity, race, political or religious affiliation. MDA belongs to the international Red Cross Movement and provides training and humanitarian aid to countries in need, all over the world.