<div>Hello, my name is Brooke Cole and I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Amal and her family. The main goal of this fundraiser is to help Amal and her four children to get food, water, and shelter as they seek to rebuild their lives in Gaza. Here is their story as told by Amal, the mother.
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<div><strong>THEIR STORY</strong>
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<div>In a corner of Gaza's stricken areas, where the sound of the bombing never stops and the smoke never clears, a small family lives in a makeshift tent after losing everything. All that remains of their home is rubble and memories. The mother, who was solely responsible for her four children, struggles day after day amid unbearable conditions. Her husband, trapped outside Gaza due to the war, is unable to return or send aid.
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<div>In the tent, the children suffer from cold, hunger, and fear. The eldest, 11, still misses his cat, which they were forced to leave behind. He always says, "If my cat were here, it would reassure me."
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<div>His brother, 8, loved soccer, but no longer has a space to play or a safe place to dream.
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<div>The third child, who always expressed his grief through drawing, filled his small pages with images of war, his mother's tired face, and their missing cat.
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<div>As for the infant, she has known nothing but pain.  Her health is deteriorating, she suffers from cold and malnutrition, and there is no medicine at hand.
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<div>The mother also faces a painful challenge: a serious injury to her foot requires urgent surgery, but in light of the collapse of the health system in Gaza, treatment has become a distant dream. She cannot stand easily or care for her children as she would like. Yet she still strives to instill hope in their hearts, repeating, "We will get through this ordeal together."
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<div>But the truth is that this family—like thousands of others—will not be able to survive without outside support. What they need today is not just money, but a glimmer of hope, a sense that the world still sees them and feels their suffering.
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<div>That is why, through this campaign, we call on everyone with a beating heart to contribute, even a small amount.
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<div>Your donation can make a real difference:
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<div>Food to quell the children's hunger
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<div>Medicine for the little baby
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<div>Surgery for the mother so she can stand again
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<div>And shelter to give them a modicum of security
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<div>You are the last hope for these children. You are the ones who can make a difference. 
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<div>Your donation today saves a life.
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<div>Thank you for your continued support and cooperation with us. You are partners in turning hope into reality.
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<div><strong>How can you help? </strong>
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<div>This family needs your help to move to Egypt, where they can find safety and start rebuilding their lives. Every donation, whatever the amount, can make a big difference. Please donate to help this family escape the horrors of war and start over. Spread the word If you can't donate, you can still help by sharing this story with five of your closest friends. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Shaima's family and give them the hope and support they desperately need. Donate now and be part of their journey to safety and recovery. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
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Emily Crandall Fleischman

Maran Harrington

Sage Huntley

Building a new life for my family and light in the darkness

Still $10,637 to go. Help us build momentum.