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United States
My name is Shawqi, and I am a student currently studying in South Africa. I write to you today with a heavy heart but a determined spirit, reaching out from a place of safety that my own family does not have. My brother, Mohammed, known to his 300,000 followers on Instagram as Gym Rat in Gaza for his incredible passion for fitness and life, is with our family, facing the unimaginable daily realities of the current crisis. Together, across thousands of miles, we are launching this campaign as a desperate plea to help our family survive. Still in Gaza are our beloved father and mother, our three younger brothers, our older sister and her husband, and our cherished grandmothers. They are a family of educators, dreamers, and kind souls who now face a daily struggle for the most basic necessities. The strength and resilience they show are incredible, but their resources have run out. My brother Mohammed, who once inspired his followers with his dedication to health, now channels every ounce of his strength into finding food, clean water, and a safe place for our family to rest. The funds from this campaign are not an abstract goal; they are a direct lifeline. Your donation will go towards: Essential Food and Clean Water: Prices for basic goods have skyrocketed. A simple donation can provide a family meal or a supply of safe drinking water. Medical Supplies and Hygiene Products: In crowded and unsanitary conditions, the ability to stay healthy is critical. We need to purchase first-aid items, antiseptics, and personal hygiene products. Secure Shelter: Finding a safer place to stay, even temporarily, is a constant, exhausting effort. Funds will help secure temporary lodging or repair damage to their current shelter. Hope for Evacuation: Should the opportunity arise to evacuate our family to safety, the costs are substantial. Your support could help us seize that chance to bring them out of harm’s way. From South Africa, I feel a painful distance, but I am determined to turn my helplessness into action. Mohammed, from the heart of the struggle, is our family’s rock. We are two brothers, united in one single, urgent mission: to keep our family safe. Every contribution, no matter the size, is a powerful message of hope. It tells our family that they are not forgotten. Please, be their lifeline today. Your generosity can be the difference between despair and survival. With immense gratitude and hope, Shawqi & Mohammed (Gym Rat in Gaza).
Anonymous
Two Brothers, One Mission: A Lifeline for Our Family in Gaza
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Campaign Story
United States
My name is Shawqi, and I am a student currently studying in South Africa. I write to you today with a heavy heart but a determined spirit, reaching out from a place of safety that my own family does not have. My brother, Mohammed, known to his 300,000 followers on Instagram as Gym Rat in Gaza for his incredible passion for fitness and life, is with our family, facing the unimaginable daily realities of the current crisis. Together, across thousands of miles, we are launching this campaign as a desperate plea to help our family survive. Still in Gaza are our beloved father and mother, our three younger brothers, our older sister and her husband, and our cherished grandmothers. They are a family of educators, dreamers, and kind souls who now face a daily struggle for the most basic necessities. The strength and resilience they show are incredible, but their resources have run out. My brother Mohammed, who once inspired his followers with his dedication to health, now channels every ounce of his strength into finding food, clean water, and a safe place for our family to rest. The funds from this campaign are not an abstract goal; they are a direct lifeline. Your donation will go towards: Essential Food and Clean Water: Prices for basic goods have skyrocketed. A simple donation can provide a family meal or a supply of safe drinking water. Medical Supplies and Hygiene Products: In crowded and unsanitary conditions, the ability to stay healthy is critical. We need to purchase first-aid items, antiseptics, and personal hygiene products. Secure Shelter: Finding a safer place to stay, even temporarily, is a constant, exhausting effort. Funds will help secure temporary lodging or repair damage to their current shelter. Hope for Evacuation: Should the opportunity arise to evacuate our family to safety, the costs are substantial. Your support could help us seize that chance to bring them out of harm’s way. From South Africa, I feel a painful distance, but I am determined to turn my helplessness into action. Mohammed, from the heart of the struggle, is our family’s rock. We are two brothers, united in one single, urgent mission: to keep our family safe. Every contribution, no matter the size, is a powerful message of hope. It tells our family that they are not forgotten. Please, be their lifeline today. Your generosity can be the difference between despair and survival. With immense gratitude and hope, Shawqi & Mohammed (Gym Rat in Gaza).
Anonymous