Main fundraiser photo

SUPPORT FOR SULEYMAN AND SHEENA LORAS' RECOVERY

Donation protected
Hi Everyone, my name is David Arai and I am creating this GoFundMe to help support the recovery of Sheena and Suleyman. Here is their story:

On Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, Suleyman and Sheena were in New Hampshire visiting friends when they were hurt in a car accident. Traveling at 40 mph, their car hit a patch of black ice, crashed through a telephone pole, and rolled before landing.

Upon regaining consciousness, the driver helped them awaken and get out of the car. All three were taken to the emergency room with concussions and whiplash. Suleyman has a fractured sternum, broken ribs, and a fractured thoracic vertebra as well as a broken nose. Sheena reinjured her neck and shoulder but received no fractures. The driver’s injuries are mostly resolved.

We are thankful that all three survived the accident, and that they are all expected to make a full recovery. Not only did they survive, but their fractures did not need surgery or need to be set, and they had no lacerations. The car and the telephone pole definitely lost the battle, however.

Suleyman and Sheena’s first thoughts were for each other and their friend who was driving. Then their focus returned to the divine grace that brought them through this accident, and that they feel is directing them to their next steps.

Naturally, they are in considerable pain, and they will not be able to return to their nursing jobs anytime soon. Their recovery will take time and care, and the full extent of the support they will need as they heal is still unknown.

Although Sheena and Suleyman have known each other for most of their lives, they were only married in October 2022. These injuries are a hard trial for a newly married couple but are already expanding their loving bond. Their families are sure that their call on divine guidance is being answered, and with the loving support and prayers of so many people they will find an abundance of grace through this challenge.

This fund is intended to help cover the costs associated with their recovery, including uncertain rehabilitation needs. We also hope it will help them purchase a new used car which they will need for work.

We, their friends, believe that Suleyman and Sheena are being sheltered through this trial for a reason. We know that they will continue to find ways to share their compassion for others and their dedication to the spiritual treasures of the Mevlevi path of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi.

We are deeply grateful for your gift—however big or small—as a meaningful act of support for the healing journey of Suleyman and Sheena.

Who are Suleyman and Sheena Loras?

Suleyman Loras is the son of Jelaleddin Loraas who was the Makampostneshin (leader) of the Mevlevi Order of America until his passing. Suleyman is in training to take up his role as Makampostneshin when he is ready. Suleyman and Sheena work as nurses in long term care for the elderly and disabled.

Donations to this fund are not tax deductible as the donations do not go to the Mevlevi Order of America.

At the end of the donation process, there is a request from GoFundMe for a "tip". There is a slide bar and you can indicate if you want to leave a tip and how much.

Donate

Donations 

  • Zulaikha Yunus
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Kalama Reuter
    • $150
    • 1 yr
  • Hilal Sala
    • $201
    • 1 yr
  • Barucha Laboff
    • $101
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 1 yr
Donate

Organizer and beneficiary

David Arai
Organizer
Honolulu, HI
Sheena Payton
Beneficiary

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee