Hillel Winnipeg Donates a MIKEY AED to the University of Winnipeg

On April 2, 2014, Hillel Winnipeg, the Jewish Students’ Association on campus,  presented two “Mikey” defibrillators to The University of Winnipeg as part of their mission to contribute positively to campus life.

“Community work and volunteerism is in line with the Jewish value of tzedakah, the Hebrew term for charity,” said Josh Winestock, Director of Hillel Winnipeg. “This is a great opportunity for Jewish students to contribute to the campus community in a positive way. We are very proud to be able to give back in this way.”

Hillel Winnipeg has been actively involved in promoting heart health before. The organization sponsored an event to raise money and awareness for Israeli-based charity Save a Child’s Heart, which provides cardiac surgery at no cost for children in under-privileged areas.

“Being involved with Hillel and being able to participate in university life is a great way to get a break from the stress of school, while gaining experience outside the classroom,” says Maya Pollock, a Hillel student.