Help Alaloul's family to escape war in Gaza

I would like you to help me get the Alaloul family out of Gaza. They are currently facing unimaginable hardships during the war engulfing Gaza. The Alaloul family (2 parents, 3 sons, 2 daughters and 1 nephew) are trapped in Gaza. Their home, once a sanctuary, has been burned down, and they have been evacuating from one place to another since the first week of the ongoing brutal war. They are emotionally and physically devastated, starved and dehydrated. As long as they stay in Gaza their lives are in grave danger. They urgently need your support to leave Gaza.

Their eldest daughter, Enas, came to England 6 years ago and has become a member of my family. She is a daughter to me and my wife Fionnuala and in the absence of her parents, Wafaa and Fakhry, I gave her away at her wedding. I visit her family every time I go to Gaza. I have eaten with them in their home, and I have laughed and cried with them – they are my Gazan family. Their warmth, resilience, and kindness have left a lasting impression on me and my family.

I cannot stand by idly while our friends suffer. That's why I am reaching out to you today to join our campaign and make a difference in the lives of the Alaloul family.

Break of the funds:

• Funds will be used to facilitate their exit to a safer place. To secure an exit through the Rafah border, each family member has to pay $5k for Hala Company to facilitate their exit to Egypt (and $2.5k for children under the age of 16). This makes it a total of $37,5K (roughly £30K).

• Another extra £5K will go towards securing accommodation, emergency relief fund on arrival, travel documents, and any other expenses while they can hopefully apply for a visa for a third country from Egypt. 
• The GoFundMe page’s transaction fee is 2.9% + £0.25 deducted automatically from each donation. This adds around £1.2K.
  

£6K has already been secured through other means. 

Total funds needed are £36.2K. We at this point aim to raise at least £25K.

How You Can Help:

The Alaloul family's dilemma is a stark reminder of the urgent need for solidarity and compassion in times of crisis. By coming together as a community, we can offer them a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness and support them on their journey towards a brighter future.

The situation in Gaza remains uncertain, horrifying, and unsafe. If the war is put to an end or evacuation becomes unattainable or impractical for any or all family members, your contributions will be directed towards ensuring their dignity and well-being in the face of adversity. Please donate and share the campaign with your network. Words cannot express how grateful I am

for all your support.

Thank you.

With all my heartfelt gratitude,

Nick Maynard

Consultant Surgeon

Oxford