Hatzolah of Central Jersey extends its deepest appreciation to Empire Care Centers for graciously hosting a remarkable fundraising event at their corporate headquarters. The event was a resounding success, yielding major donations that will directly enhance Hatzolah’s operational capabilities and ensure its continued ability to provide life-saving emergency medical services to the Central Jersey community.
Attended by Hatzolah supporters and community leaders, the event provided a platform to share Hatzolah’s vision for the future. Hatzolah Captain Motti Waisbrod addressed the audience, detailing the organization’s rapid expansion, the growing demands on its services, and the resources needed to maintain its reputation as a premier emergency medical agency in the region.
“The speed and expertise of our members save lives every single day,” Waisbrod said. “As our community grows, so does our responsibility. This event and the generosity it inspired will enable us to continue responding with the highest level of care.”
Renowned writer and speaker R’ Yechiel Spero delivered a deeply moving address, injecting powerful insight and perspective into the selfless dedication of Hatzolah members and the profound impact of their life-saving work.
The highlight of the evening was the announcements of two monumental donations that will immediately strengthen Hatzolah’s emergency response fleet. R’ Nochum Freund, himself a member of HCJ, announced his facilitation of a state-of-the-art ambulance donation in partnership with R’ Chezky Berkowitz and R’ Yoeli Zupnick of SpecialtyRx, ensuring Hatzolah remains at the forefront of emergency medical response. This will help expand coverage in the Jackson and surrounding communities.
Additionally, R’ Shloime Heller announced the donation of a brand-new, fully stocked paramedic vehicle by Empire Care Centers, dedicated l’iluy nishmas R’ Yitzchok Stefansky z”l. His son, R’ Shneur Stefansky, had intended to co-host the event, but was unable to due to the recent petirah.
With the addition of these vital emergency vehicles, Hatzolah of Central Jersey’s fleet will expand to 20 ambulances and 9 paramedic vehicles, further enhancing its capacity to respond with unparalleled speed and efficiency in critical moments.
“The community’s generosity is vital to Hatzolah’s operations, and this event exemplified their staunch support,” said Hatzolah CEO Meilech Esterzohn. “Every second counts in an emergency, and thanks to the magnanimity of our incredible donors, we now have additional life-saving vehicles that will help us reach those in need even faster.”
Hatzolah of Central Jersey expresses profound gratitude to Empire Care and SpecialtyRx, and all those who made this event such a success. Their generosity ensures that Hatzolah can continue its mission of providing immediate, expert emergency medical care to all who depend on it.
