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<p dir="ltr">"The key is you have to love them like your own".
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<p dir="ltr">Mohamed Bzeek has been a foster parent for over 31 years, and  has been fostering terminally ill children for over 25 years.  
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-foster-father-sick-children-2017-story.html"><a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-foster-father-sick-children-2017-story.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-foster-father-sick-children-2017-story.html</a></a><br />---------
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<p dir="ltr">Thank you again to everyone who has donated. Mohamed's story of love and dedication has clearly struck a nerve.
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<p dir="ltr">2/13/17
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<p dir="ltr">I just had a long, lovely talk with Mohamed. With his permission, I would like to mention some of the things that the donations will be used for:
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<p dir="ltr">1. Air Conditioning/ Heating<br />Mohamed is going to get central air conditioning and heating.  Both of Mohamed’s children have problems regulating body temperature.  Right now Mohamed just has a swamp cooler in his living room. He mentioned that in the summer when it gets hot, the family has to spend all their time in the living room, near the swamp cooler. 
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<p dir="ltr">2. Support<br />Mohamed has not taken a single day off since 2010. In 2010 he took 6 weeks off to visit family in Libya. But apart from that he hasn’t taken a day off since 2000. The donations will enable Mohamed to hire another nurse, if he needs additional support, or needs to take a break.
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<p dir="ltr">3. Adam’s Education<br />Mohamed is very happy to be able to use some of the donations towards his son Adam’s college education.
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<p dir="ltr">4. A New Van<br />Mohamed has a 2003 van.  He is very dependent on his van  to take his children to doctor and hospital visits. He would like to use part of the donation to get a new, wheelchair accessible vehicle.
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<p dir="ltr">5. Roof Repairs<br />Mohamed mentioned that his roof has been leaking badly for a while. He said that the donations came at just the right time.
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<p dir="ltr">I can’t convey what a lovely, humble person Mohamed is.
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<p dir="ltr">We spoke for over an hour, and most of the time was spent with him telling me beautiful stories about the children he has loved and taken care of.  He also mentioned in passing that his family members in Libya had created an organization to take care of Libyan orphans, and so far they had served over 600 orphans.
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<p dir="ltr">Yesterday I had never heard of Mohamed Bzeek.  
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<p dir="ltr">I was feeling overwhelmed and disturbed by the hate speech I was seeing on the internet. Then I happened across the article about Mohamed in the LA Times.  I read it and burst into tears.  
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<p dir="ltr">It was healing to read about someone who is so genuinely good.  I was touched by his faith, his gentleness, and his dedication and love for his children. 
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<p dir="ltr">Mohamed has been of service, not only to his children, but to everyone who  has read the article.  In these times when there is so much hate,  it is inspiring and reassuring to read about someone who is so good and full of love.  
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<p dir="ltr">Thank you, Mohamed.  The world is a better place because you are in it.
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<p dir="ltr">Also, thank you, Hailey Branson-Potts.  Hailey wrote the article in the LA Times. In the hands of a lesser writer, this article would not have touched so many people.
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<p dir="ltr">Thank you for introducing  us to Mohamed.  And thank you for writing about an ordinary (and extra-ordinary) Muslim American.  
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<p dir="ltr">To quote 2 donors:
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<p dir="ltr">"In light of the current state of rhetoric in our country regarding Muslim Americans, people like Mohamed need to be seen and heard."
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<p dir="ltr">"It was so wonderful for the LA Times to do the story on just another person who "happens to be" Muslim and who happens to be an angel." 
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<p dir="ltr">( I also added an update explaining what motivated me set up the GoFundMe campaign).
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<p dir="ltr">----------<br />Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! I am very touched and humbled by the outpouring of support and donations.<br />------------
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<p dir="ltr">All funds raised go to Mr. Bzeek and his family.  
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<p dir="ltr">GoFundMe guarantee-<br /><a href="https://pages.gofundme.com/guarantee/"><a href="https://pages.gofundme.com/guarantee/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://pages.gofundme.com/guarantee/</a></a><br />------<br />The comments have been turned off.  Thank you everyone for your kind words and support.
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Mohamed Bzeek - Foster Father 

<div>This gofundme is being created for my son Chance Swanson. On November 5, 2025, he was attacked by a tiger shark while surfing in Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Chance is a well-respected lifeguard and surfer, and one of the humblest people you will ever meet. He embodies the true spirit of Aloha, and is a shining star, always happy and smiling.
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<div>The first responders on the scene did a fantastic job which ended up saving his life. Chance sustained series injuries to his left leg. Doctors are uncertain and predict a long road to recovery. Chance needed to be medevac'd to Queens Medical on Oahu for further treatment. His insurance will only cover a portion of this treatment, leaving him with an uncertainty of bills ahead.
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<div>Mahalo for all the love and prayers for Chance sent to me and my family. I am humbly asking for your support to help out with future challenges. We are so Blessed that Chance is here with us today.
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<div>Mahalo for any help that you are able to send. My family and I will be forever grateful
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<div>Love and Aloha,
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<div>Rose
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Support Chance Swanson's Shark Attack Recovery

<br /><iframe media_type="2" media_id="192393248" class="youtube-replace" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/192393248" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen style="margin-bottom:20px"></iframe><br />In 2012, two years after starting a new life in Singapore, I received the earth shattering news I had cancer. It was heartbreaking not only because I was so young, but also because we were hoping to start a family. Luckily it was early stage, and, never one to give up, I underwent a fertility sparing operation that cured me of the cancer and promised to allow us to conceive naturally.  <br />2 years later, imagine our excitement when I discovered I was expecting our first child.<br /><br />But 23 weeks into my pregnancy, tragedy struck. My waters broke and I was rushed to hospital. 2 weeks later, in hospital, I developed a severe hospital acquired infection which tragically passed to Elsa before the emergency c-section.  On day 2 of life, aged 25 weeks, we were told that our precious baby had meningitis. She was given a bleak prognosis with a slim chance of survival. It seemed things could not get any worse.<br /><br />Then, disaster struck again. After intense back pain, a scan revealed the worst possible news for me. My cancer was back. But this time it was the most advanced stage, stage 4b, with a prognosis of 6 months to live. I could not believe we could have further worse news as a family, but it became a greater incentive to fight for Elsa’s survival and to see her grow up, knowing if she survived, she would need extensive support.<br /><br />2 years later, despite the grim outlook, both Elsa and I are still here, continuing to fight! I have been so proud of and inspired by my baby girl. I hoped that, being the fighter I am, Elsa would have the same resolve to get past any obstacle. On so many occasions she amazed not only us but also the doctors. After 5 months of intensive care, numerous brain, stomach and eye operations and overcoming meningitis, she finally came home. <br /><br />Despite our fighting spirit, the last 2 years have still been extremely challenging. Elsa has only the right side of her brain and only one partially functioning eye. This means she has multiple and complex special needs including limited vision, severe cerebral palsy and seizures. Elsa continues to have setbacks and is regularly admitted to hospital for brain operations or to control her seizures. In spite of this, we feel Elsa has huge potential and is overall an extremely happy and smiley baby. She loves sitting on my lap while she tries to play her favourite toy - the piano. <br /><br />I myself have been through gruelling treatment including chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapies and immunotherapies. I've had emergency back surgery to remove a tumour on my spine to prevent paralysis and had drainage pumps coming out of my abdomen. While all of this has been exhausting, Elsa’s fighting spirit has been an inspiration to remain strong and optimistic and to never give up so I can be here for Elsa and my husband Simon. I've showered love and patience on Elsa at all times, finding ways to engage her (given her limited communication) and help her develop to her full potential. We truly bring out the best in each other. <br /><br />All these treatments have come at a cost financially. Health insurance providers are refusing to cover either myself or Elsa and none of my expensive treatments are provided through the NHS so it has been better value staying in Singapore. Nevertheless, years of high medical costs for both Elsa and myself has taken its toll. We've depleted our savings even after Simon has sold his property. Simon now spends the majority of his time caring for both of us, and whilst I am unable to work, our income at best covers living costs. <br /><br />I'm now in a critical condition again and need additional funding for life saving treatment. We are also seeking funding for Elsa’s hospitalisations and planned operations for her brain shunts. This may reduce her seizures and will prevent hydrocephalus which can cause further brain damage and at worst is a life-threatening condition. <br /><br />Those of you who know me will know I am a person who embraces life, through my love for Simon, through all my close relationships, my passion for yoga and competing in running and triathlon events. You will also know of my love for music, socialising, fun and my work. Due to my cancer, I am unable to continue with the more active things in my life for now, but since Elsa was born I now have an even greater passion to look after her and help her blossom into the beautiful little girl we know she can be. With your help we hope to make this dream a reality. <br /><br />We thank you for taking the time to read our story. If you are able to help in any way, however small or large, we would be eternally grateful.<br /><br />Juliet, Simon and baby Elsa xxx

Carl Freer

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