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<div>Dear friends, colleagues, and kind-hearted supporters,
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<div>I am reaching out to you today in a very difficult moment. As many of you know, I am a full-time student originally from Morocco. Through years of hard work and dedication, I was fortunate to secure a bilateral, fully funded one-semester exchange program in the United States—an opportunity that I valued deeply, as it represented both my academic achievement and my dream of international exposure.
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<div>Unfortunately, my stay here took an unexpected turn. During a soccer game, I suffered a severe ankle injury that required urgent surgery. The surgery alone cost $33,000. While my insurance thankfully covered the majority of this expense, I am still left with a personal responsibility of $7,277.18 that I must pay out of pocket.
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<div> Additional Medical Expenses
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<div>Beyond the surgery itself, there are several unavoidable costs tied to my recovery:
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<div>Emergency room fees: approx. $800
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<div>Two pre-surgery orthopedic appointments: $500
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<div>Physical therapy &amp; medical devices: at least $3,000 (essential for regaining mobility and preventing long-term complications)
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<div>Medications &amp; follow-up treatments: ongoing, estimated at several hundred dollars more
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<div>Altogether, the out-of-pocket amount exceeds $12,000.
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<div>⚖️ Why this is such a heavy burden
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<div>To give perspective: in Morocco, the minimum monthly wage is about $300, and even above-average salaries rarely exceed $600. What I owe here in the U.S. represents nearly 20 months of full-time work back home. My parents, despite their love and support, are not in a position to help me financially.
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<div> Impact on my life
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<div>This injury has left me not only in pain but also emotionally and mentally drained. I had dreamed of making the most of my four months in the U.S., but instead, I find myself worried about medical bills, struggling to focus on academics, and feeling the weight of financial insecurity every day.
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<div>✨ How you can help
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<div>Donations: Any contribution, no matter how small, will bring me closer to covering these costs. Even a few dollars add up and make a real difference.
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<div>Sharing: If you cannot donate, simply sharing this message within your network can help reach people who may be able to.
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<div>Encouragement: Words of support, care, and solidarity are also deeply appreciated during this challenging time.
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<div>Your donations will be closely monitored, kept transparent, and used only for medical expenses related to the surgery and recovery. I will provide regular updates on the total raised, number of contributions, and how the funds are being used—so that everyone who supports me can see the collective impact.
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<div> From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read this and for considering lending a hand. What was supposed to be a joyful and enriching academic journey has become a difficult trial, but with your generosity and kindness, I believe I can get through this.
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Hicham Benakrach

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