Is There Still Hope?
I am writing these words from southern Gaza while living through one of the hardest moments of my life. Your donations have become our only lifeline amid hunger, destruction, and the lack of even the most basic necessities.
Today, I went to the hospital because of the severe pain in my leg, and there I received devastating news. The doctors discovered that one of the metal screws fixing my leg has broken, causing very serious complications. The pain has become unbearable, and I can no longer stand properly. The doctors told me that I urgently need surgery to save my leg from amputation.
My injury is not minor. I suffered a fractured femur, extensive damage to tissues and nerves, and there are still shrapnel fragments inside my leg. I also have a metal plate extending from my hip to my left knee, and after one of the screws broke, my condition has become more dangerous than ever.
I had previously postponed the surgery because I could not afford the $800 cost, and because I was struggling to provide for my family’s basic needs during these extremely difficult circumstances. Now, after my condition has worsened and one of the fixation screws has broken, the surgery has become more urgent than ever. The doctors warned me that any further delay could result in losing my leg permanently.
I have only 5 days left to undergo this surgery. Every day that passes increases the risk of permanent amputation, and I am terrified that it will soon be too late.
I urgently need $800 for the operation. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to saving my leg.
I am facing this pain while also carrying the burden of my brother's imprisonment, my mother's illness, and the responsibility of being the sole provider for my family. I feel helpless and afraid of what the future may hold, but I still hold on to hope in God and in the kindness of compassionate people.
Please do not leave me alone in this hardship.
Any donation, no matter how small, could help save my leg and support my family. If you are unable to donate, please share this post. It may reach someone who can help.
My life and my family's future are in your hands.
Donation Link: https://chuffed.org/project/133500-support-diyaa-a-home-a-future-and-hope-lost-in-gaza
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@georgetakei Very powerful and deeply moving. ️‍
Your experience and resilience, despite everything you’ve been through, remind us that dignity and freedom can never be broken, even when they are under pressure.
Happy Pride to you and your loved ones, and may free voices always be stronger than any oppression or fear.