An Appeal for a Gazan Family: A Call for Compassion!

I am writing to you in a spirit of earnest appeal, grounded in both urgency and hope. My name is Yousef Abushaban, and I currently find solace and opportunity in Canada as a Canadian Palestinian. This letter seeks your support during an unprecedented crisis that has befallen my family, a crisis that starkly contrasts the peaceful existence we once knew in Gaza, where our roots run deep and our history spans decades.

For the better part of my life, specifically sixteen years, Gaza was not just a place of residence but a cradle of cherished memories and familial bonds. In pursuit of academic excellence, I relocated to Canada in 2021, living with my aunt to complete my university studies. Throughout this period, my heart and thoughts constantly navigated the distance back to Gaza, where my family continued to live amidst increasing tensions.

On October 7th, a devastating conflict erupted in Gaza, transforming the landscape of our lives into one of loss and desolation. The war, relentless in its fury, compelled my family to seek refuge away from the only home we knew, on the second day of its outbreak. The calamity unfolded with the loss of our home and the destruction of our gelato store — a family-owned establishment since 1950, emblematic of resilience and community service, now reduced to rubble.

The war's persistence exacerbates our grief, claiming the lives of our loved ones and erasing the physical markers of our legacy. Faced with the obliteration of both our home and business, my family and I are compelled to embark on a journey of rebuilding in Canada, a journey fraught with uncertainty but also potential.

We appeal to your sense of solidarity and kindness in these trying times. Your contribution, irrespective of its size, will signify a lifeline for us, paving the way towards recovery and stability. We are immensely grateful for any form of support you can extend—be it financial, advisory, or through amplifying our story within your networks.

In closing, we humbly invite you to stand with our family as we strive towards a new beginning. Your generosity and compassion can illuminate our path to resurgence, offering hope amidst despair. We thank you profoundly for considering our plea and for any assistance you may provide.

By supporting us, you are not just aiding in our recovery from loss; you are investing in the future we are determined to build in Canada

With deepest appreciation,