Dear Friends,

With a heavy heart, I reach out to you today, seeking urgent assistance for my family in Gaza, particularly my cousins and their families, totaling over 150 individuals, who are currently enduring the ongoing conflict.

I'm Iyad Isleem, initiating this fundraiser to provide essential aid and food supplies to my relatives devastated by the continuing crisis. The war has left countless families displaced, homes destroyed, and livelihoods shattered. My cousins, predominantly laborers, have been unable to work since the conflict began, leaving them and their families in dire need.

Even amidst the ongoing conflict, with my cousins and their families living in shelters, overcrowded schools, or tents, facing uncertainty about the future, their pride remains unbroken. They've lost their homes but not their dignity. They refused to have their photos shared online, a testament to the resilience and pride of the Palestinian people.

And after so much begging on my end to convince them that there is nothing wrong with having their photos online, I managed to convince one cousin. This is Maher Isleem, one of the laborers I mentioned earlier, and those kids are his and his brother's kids. Samia Adel Isleem (14 years old), Amir Maher Isleem (13 years old), Ahmed Mohamed Isleem (12 years old), Ahmed Adel Isleem (11 years old), Najma Maher Isleem (11 years old), Muhammad Maher Isleem (10 years old), Sham Saddam Isleem (5 years old), Uday Saddam Isleem (3 years old).

Your continued support for this fundraiser will directly impact the lives of these families. Your generosity will provide vital food supplies and essential aid, offering hope amidst the ongoing devastation.

I understand the trust involved in donating without seeing those directly affected. But please know that your contributions will be delivered to those in need with the utmost care and transparency.

I urge you to join me in extending a helping hand to those in need. Together, we can make a tangible difference and bring hope to families struggling to survive amidst the ongoing ravages of war.

Thank you for your compassion and support.

Sincerely,

Iyad Isleem