Medical funds for Aya and her husband - Every bit helps!

UPDATE AS OF MAY 13, 2025:

A few weeks ago, there was a shelling very close to where Aya and her husband are currently living. Rubble and missile debris fell on them, leaving them both injured. We are heartbroken to share that Aya lost her baby a week after the shelling due to it's unstable condition and stress. It was Aya's decision to update her fundraiser and share her experience with the world. Aya is now seeking to raise funds for pain medication and a surgery for her husband who is in critical condition.

***Sensitive Content Warning*** Aya has asked that we share a photo of her baby which is toward the end of the fundraiser photos. Please be mindful should you be sensitive to graphic images.

A big THANK YOU for everyone who has donated thus far, it means the world to Aya. We hope we can keep this going and get Aya and her husband the medical attention they need.

Much Love & Gratitude,

Bailey, Lovelle & Aya

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This GoFundMe has been organized by Lovelle Femme and Bailey Reeves, in honor of Aya Elkurdi. Aya is a 22 year old woman from northern Gaza, in need of evacuation before giving birth to her baby. We're seeking to fundraise $20K for Aya and her husband to evacuate Gaza, as well as afford basic necessities for their new baby and life beyond the Gaza border. We would truly appreciate any donations, shares or reposts you are able to offer. Every bit of love helps.

Aya is currently living in a makeshift tent. These photos are of her current living situation and her destroyed home in Gaza.

This is Aya's message to the world:

I'm Aya, 22 years old, and I'm pregnant...

I was supposed to be shopping for clothes for my baby, choosing a name, counting the days with excitement, and preparing a warm and safe place for my child.

Instead, I'm counting the times l've been displaced, the times l've miraculously escaped death, and the minutes my heart stopped with fear.

I'm from northern Gaza. The first time we fled, I carried a small bag with some documents, some photos, and some clothes... I thought we'd be back in two days.

But we never did.

Every airstrike shakes my womb before it shakes me.

We've escaped death more than once... but I'm not even sure I can call it survival. What did my fetus do to deserve this?

What did I do?

Why did war steal my years, my home, and the joy of my pregnancy?

Why has motherhood become fear instead of love and peace?

I am Aya... and this story is not just mine.

It is the story of thousands of women... pregnant, bereaved, displaced - living under bombardment.

But there is still life inside me.

There is a scream that has not yet been silenced.

There is hope... fragile, but not dead.

Lovelle & Bailey are based on the west coast in the United States. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this fundraiser, please don't hesitate to contact and ask.

Aya and her baby deserve a fair chance at life and this may be their only shot. So grateful for all of you that help us to reach our goal!