Help My Gazan’ Aunt Heal Her Cancer

Dear Reader, I appreciate your attention;

I am Samar El Sousi, a 29-year-old girl from Gaza. A companion and a niece to my aunt Sanaa’ 56 who was diagnosed with “BREAST CANCER”.

When the war began in October 2023, I was forced to evacuate my home five times, the last time being in Rafah. Like many Gazan people, my family and I lost our home, jobs, and 15 of my beloved uncles and cousins . This is the second time we have experienced such loss, as our home and work were also destroyed in the 2021 war. It has been a devastating and heartbreaking experience for us.

Sadly, after enduring 114 days of constant war and witnessing the devastation of the Turkish Friendship Hospital, my aunt's health began to worsen. The healthcare system in Gaza was in shambles, and she had to abruptly stop her treatment. I couldn't bear to see her health deteriorate any further, so I made the toughest decision of my life to leave with her to Egypt, in the hopes of finding better care for her.

The below the documents from the Palestinian Ministry of Health have been signed and stamped, stating that treatment is necessary outside of Gaza strip. The papers are marked with the urgent notification at the top: Urgent Urgent!!

However, due to the high cost of crossing the Rafah border, we had to leave our family behind and make the medical journey alone.

My aunt and I are now living in a rented house in Egypt. It's a far cry from the warm and loving home we once shared with our extended family.

I am seeking donations to help cover the costs of my aunt's ChemoTherapy treatment and other high medical expenses. As we are not citizens here, every detail is expensive and especially she requires over $500 weekly for her treatment . Additionally, we are struggling to cover basic daily living expenses such as rent, food, water, gas, electricity, utilities, clothing, medicine, and transportation. Our family has also lost our sources of income, making our financial situation even more challenging.

Furthermore, the area where my family lives is currently under heavy attack, putting them at high risk. I am also struggling to care for my aunt on my own and I need their support to ensure she receives the life-saving treatment she needs. Any support would be greatly appreciated to give my aunt a chance at survival, to live here with a dignity and to reunite with my family .

And so, I call upon you, dear reader, to make a difference and create a better future for ourselves and those around us. Let us not waste any more time and take action now. Let us stand together in solidarity, united in our fight against injustice and suffering. For my aunt, for my family, for all those who suffer alone in their diaspora, and for all those who suffer in silence, I implore you to lend your support in our time of need. Let us join hands and forge a path towards salvation, because the time is ticking and we cannot afford to wait any longer.

Please consider making a donation, no matter how small, to support my aunt's cancer treatment. Even a donation of 1.00 CAD can make a difference. Every contribution counts! If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this with your friends. I will be forever grateful.

My aunt deserves to live her life just like any other cancer patient, with access to fair treatment.

In order to give you a better idea of her clinical history and PET/CT examination, I have attached some Tomography Scanning reports and other medical documents and photographs. Due to privacy concerns, I am unable to share everything, so please don't hesitate to contact me through Email if you have questions or further details.

The sores resulting from the sudden cessation of treatment for the first 4 months into the war:

My cousin, Eman Bashir Al Sousi in Canada, will be receiving the funds and sending them to me through Western Union due to gofundme's policies towards certain countries. I am grateful for her help.

My aunt, my family, and I will be forever in your debt. Thank you in advance for your support towards this campaign.

Before and After Photos: