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<div>My name is Reema Matar a US citizen who lives in Laguna Niguel, California. I'm running this campaign on behalf of my cousin Fares Matar in order to help him and his sisters to pursue their dream in continuing their education journey after they fleet from Gaza to Egypt to save their lives.
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<div><strong>Rebuilding Dreams: A Family's Journey from Tragedy to Hope.</strong>
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<div><em>Hello, generous souls,</em>
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<div>My name is <strong>Fares Matar</strong>, and I'm from the resilient lands of <strong>Palestine-Gaza</strong>. I'm an <strong>internship doctor</strong> at the Al-Shifa medical complex, where I've witnessed the devastating toll of war firsthand since <em>7th October</em>. But beyond the walls of our hospital, my family and I have endured our own struggles, and now we turn to you, seeking a glimmer of hope in the darkness of conflict.
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<div>My family is my anchor amidst the chaos – my parents, my three sisters, and my brother. <strong><em>We are not just names or numbers</em></strong>; they are the pillars of strength that hold me upright even in the face of adversity.
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<li><strong>Wasim</strong>, my only older brother he's a hardworking architect.
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<li><strong>Tanseem</strong>, my oldest sister, she is a dental student at Al-Azhar University, which was tragically destroyed in the war. She always dreaming of brightening smiles as a successful dentist. And now she have to pursue her education in Egypt.
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<li><strong>Basant</strong>, She is in her crucial final year of secondary school, which has been suspended since this war begun. And with her determination, was set to embark on the journey of becoming a doctor, a dream nurtured with every book she studied.
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<li><strong>Jana</strong>, the youngest, She is in her last year of middle school. And she brims with aspirations, eager to explore the world and make her mark.
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<li><strong>And my own dream of becoming a board certified Cardiologist in the USA, It remains within reach, pushing me forward despite the obstacles.</strong>
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<div>But our dreams were shattered since the 7th of October. We are <strong>forced to flee</strong> <em>from north to south Gaza</em>, and now we find ourselves in Egypt, <em>far from the echoes of bombs but not from the memories that haunt us</em>. <strong>My father</strong>, along with my uncles and their families, still remain in Gaza, facing the relentless challenges of survival. <em>Tragically</em>, we lost my beloved uncle and his daughter in the chaos, a wound that still festers in our hearts.
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<div>Education has always been our most important goal. My parents have sacrificed and invested so much in our education to help us to achieve our dreams of studying engineering, medicine, and dentistry. But now, our education has been cruelly interrupted by this endless conflict, and our dreams hang in the balance.
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<div>Our home, once a sanctuary, now stands in ruins, mirroring the shattered pieces of our aspirations. My father, the backbone of our family, lost his source of income, leaving us stranded, grappling with the harsh realities of displacement. Yet, amidst the rubble, hope persists – a hope fueled by your compassion and generosity.
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<div><strong>We are not merely victims of circumstance; we are fighters, resilient souls determined to rebuild what war has torn asunder</strong>. My father's sacrifices for our education echo in every lecture hall, in every textbook we pore over.
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<div><strong><em>With your support</em></strong><em>,</em> we seek to repair our broken home, to secure our present, and to achieve our educational dreams in the future. <strong>Your donations will not only aid in repairing our house but also provide the financial stability needed to continue my sisters education and me to pursue my dream specialty training</strong>. <em>Every donation brings us closer to reclaiming our lives, to reigniting the flames of hope that war sought to extinguish.</em>
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<div>I've taken the first step by initiating a crowdfunding campaign with a modest goal of $50,000. <em>It's not just a sum of money</em>; <strong>It's a lifeline</strong>, a beacon of hope for my family and me. Together, let us rewrite the narrative of tragedy into one
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<div>of resilience, of courage, and of unwavering hope.
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<div>I’ve initiated this fundraiser campaign, and the funds raised will be directed to an account under my management. Your generous contributions will be <strong>allocated as follows</strong>:
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<li>15,000$ for my entire Matching Journey at the US residency programs <strong>for my dream specialty training</strong> which covers fees of: <em>USMLE &amp; OET exams, Externships /Electives, ECFMG certification fees, Match season application fees &amp; Visa/Transportation expenses.</em>
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<li>15,000$ for Tanseem's university transfer/registration &amp; four years annual fees.
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<li>3,000$ for my other sisters to continue their <strong>Education</strong>.
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<li>5,000$ to <strong>cover essential expenses here in Egypt</strong> such as rent, life necessities, clothing, food, transportation.
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<li>10,000$ for repairing our damaged house in Gaza.
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<li>2,000$ to cover <strong>GoFundMe transaction fees.</strong>
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<div>I am committed to keeping you updated on our progress, sharing news about my family, and updating you on our status. Please consider contributing to our cause and sharing our story with your network.
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<div>Thank you for standing with us in our journey from despair to dreams fulfilled.
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<div><em>Warm regards,</em>
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<div><strong><em>Fares Matar</em></strong>
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Help Fares's Family & Pursuing his dream specialty

Help Fares's Family & Pursuing his dream specialty

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