In commemoration and honor of the five ladies, aged 19-71, who tragically lost their lives as a result of a semi-tractor accident on I-81N (near Scranton, PA) on January 16, 2024, during their return journey from Umrah, we extend an invitation to you to honor their memory and perpetuate their legacy through charity to help build water wells for those in need. With this noble endeavor, you have the opportunity to establish sustainable solutions that will positively impact communities for generations to come.

Your generous contributions will be directed towards critical initiatives such as the establishment of essential water "Wells" in Africa and elsewhere, ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for those in need. Through your participation in these impactful projects, you not only honor the memory of the community members (from four different families) but also leave behind a profound legacy of compassion and kindness.

Together, let us make a tangible difference in the lives of others, embodying the spirit of spreading hope and positivity to communities in need.

The sisters we lost on January 16, 2024, include three members of one family and two esteemed community elders, including:

1. Aleen Ameen, 19, from Johnson City, New York, USA

2. Havrist Zebari, 42, from Endwell, New York, USA (left behind three minors, one with special needs)

3. Berivan Zebari, 44, from Johnson City, New York, USA (mother of Aleen and left behind two minors)

4. Shahzinaz Majeed Mizouri, 56, from Vestal, New York, USA

5. Fatma Abdulla Ahmed, 71, from Binghamton, New York, USA

Each water "Well" costs about $2,000 - $3,000 USD. We will team up with reputable organizations, such as Pious Projects or Life for Relief and Development in conjunction with local partners, that specialize in this field with minimum overhead costs.

For more information on the tragic accident and media coverage, please refer to the following sources:

1. [ABC News National)

https://abcnews.go.com/US/5-relatives-struck-killed-tractor-trailer-pennsylvania-interstate/story?id=106443235

2. [USA Today]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/17/i-81-crash-pennsylvania/72255342007

3. [Local TV Coverage with Video]

https://www.wbng.com/2024/01/19/service-held-broome-county-family-killed-crash

4. [Local ABC channel coverage with Video]

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/family-members-remember-5-killed-in-interstate-crash/523-0b9468c3-8323-4e48-9835-30a2cdda6dcf

5. [Press and Sun Bulletin]

https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2024/01/19/five-broome-women-killed-in-i-81-crash-touched-countless-lives/72286051007

If you wish to make a large tax-deductible donation to a U.S.-based organization, you may do so through our local partner, Heevy Foundation, a U.S.-based, IRS-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-led charity organization.

Thank you for your generosity and for joining us in making a positive impact in our community and beyond.