Dear +++++ Foundation

Dear +++++ Foundation,

My name is Netanel Gabay, I am 24 years old, and am now starting my second year in the academic world. I was born in Jerusalem, half an hour south east form Tel Aviv. I am married and we have one cute boy, we are living in Jerusalem. My wife is also a student, undergraduate psychology. I was drafter to the IDF in 2007, to a special unit of the IDF Paratroopers Brigade. I served as a commander of soldiers in their basic training, and when that period was over, I moved on to an operational company in the regiment. I served for about a year in the northern part of Israel, on the border of our country and Lebanon. It was a difficult time, but it gave me the feeling that I was at last doing what I had been trained for. The next two months of my service were spent in the Gaza Strip.

I was drafter to the IDF in 2007, to a special unit of the IDF Paratroopers Brigade. I served as a commander of soldiers in their basic training, and when that period was over, I moved on to an operational company in the regiment. I served for about a year in the northern part of Israel, on the border of our country and Lebanon. It was a difficult time, but it gave me the feeling that I was at last doing what I had been trained for. The next two months of my service were spent in the Gaza Strip.

One month after my wedding, I was severely wounded in the legs and the back during training of the Israel Ministry of Defense. Because of this injury I was denied the ability to continue work and earning a salary so I had to study a new profession that suites my current limitations and disability. This year I am beginning my 3rd undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Marketing Technology, thanks to you. Because I cannot work and pay for my undergraduate studies myself, I thank you very much for your contribution – you have no idea how much you helped me and lit up the road to a new future for me and my family.

I hope that your family and community are doing well and that you are having a good and healthy year so far.

Again, thank you very much for your generous efforts! It makes me optimistic to know that there are people like you, who are willing to help in such a tremendous way.

Sincerely yours,
Netanel Gabay
Jerusalem