Dear Friends, Riverdalians & Beyond:
Goal:
This blog's goal is to raise $18,000 for IDF's Rimon Unit 1114Y.
What is Rimon?
Rimon is an IDF special forces unit of the Southern Command and the Givati Brigade, which specializes in reconnaissance and desert warfare.
See a video here:
Rimon Unit, a Southern Command Commando
What is Rimon 1114Y?
Rimon 1114Y is a Tsevet (team) of 24 soldiers that started military service in November 2014, undergoes intensive training, as it being prepared for combat duty in 2016.
Why Support the IDF?
A famous supporter of Israel asked once "how can we reconcile Israel's power with its everlasting need for financial support?"
The answer lays of course in Israel's enormous defense expenditure.
But it is also tied up with the pace of modern invention.
New better models are being developed every year, but it is impossible to keep renewing inventories every year.
The Cell Phone Example:
Take for example a cell phone.
Every year there is a new model which is better than the one before.
If you have a teenager you have been most likely asked to upgrade his/her phone every year.
And since it's a matter of convenience you might have justly said "not now."
But what if it is not only comfort? What if it's a matter of survival?
Why Rimon 1114Y?
A Lone Soldier from Riverdale is serving in this unit.
There is an iron role in the Unit that all soldiers must have an identical gear. 100%.
No one can obtain an item, any item, without the others having the same item as well.
The unit can greatly use our help to make the soldiers' life easier and safer.
What Will the Money be Used For?
Buying training clothes, combat supporting gadgets, and other needed gear. Not weapons :).
Donations will go straight to the suppliers. No middle person.
Additional Support for Riverdale Lone Soldiers:
Beyond helping Rimon 1114Y we have set another goal of raising additional $3600 for all Riverdale Lone Soldiers. The money will be allocated based on personal request and need.
Donation Options:
Support 2 Soldiers - $1500
Rimon and Riverdale Lone Soldier - $1000
Support 1 Soldier - $750
Vest+ - $360
Riverdale Lone Soldier - $250
Gear+ - $180
Other $ - Any amount is appreciated.
How to Donate?
Donation could be made by checks or online.
All donation must indicate in the memo that its for Rimom Discretionary Fund.
By Mail:
Checks could be written to either to HIR
or to Beth Aharon.
Please indicate in the memo that is it for:
Rimon Fund
Mailing Address; 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463
Online:
Please use this link:
Donate On Line
Remember to indicate that it is for
Rimon Fund
Inquiries:
Contact: Tsuri
Via email: tgadasi@gmail.com
Phone: 860-234-3065
Movie Clips and Add'l Information:
Rimon Unit, a Southern Command Commando
Rimon in Wiki
Rimon Lone Soldier is united with his mother
Rimon Unit
Rimon Unit in Tsuk Eitan
Many Thanks!
Tizku.