Donor Story: Karen Posner

When AFMDA reached out to Karen Posner to thank her for 18 years of ongoing contributions and to welcome her to the MDA Loyalty Circle, she corrected us by saying it was "more like 118 years of giving." Karen, of Foster City, Calif., considers her support a continuation of her father's commitment to always keep Israel and MDA a philanthropic priority.

"Our family's support of Magen David Adom began when my father realized that at the time the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement did not recognize Israel," explained Posner.

Karen has strong memories of watching her father, a modest man who strongly believed in helping others, at his desk writing checks for Magen David Adom. She follows his quiet and generous approach to her own philanthropy and love for Israel. She participated in AFMDA's mission to Israel last spring and the dedication of MDA's Marcus National Blood Services Center.

Recently, Karen decided to sponsor the family's second ambulance. Her brother, Marc, and his wife, Barbara, sponsored one many years ago. She will honor her late parents' memory with this significant contribution and looks forward to seeing their names, Richard and Miriam, inscribed on the ambulance doors.

Continuing her family tradition was one of the many reasons Karen promised to bequeath a quarter of her estate to AFMDA. She is also inspired by MDA's response to international disasters.

"MDA has never failed to reach out to people in need of medical help around the world regardless of whether they are Christians, Muslims, or Jews. I encourage everyone to join my family in generously supporting MDA's mission that has helped so many."