Help evacuate Dr. Isam and his family from Gaza

Hello friends, family, and beloved strangers, I’m Nemat and I am fundraising to help my sister Fayza, her husband Dr. Isam, and their family to escape the brutal genocide in Gaza. Dr. Isam’s story is one of survival and heartbreak, but also, a story of hope. Dr. Isam is a successful dentist and a loving husband and father who fully supports his family of eight. Prior to the war, Dr. Isam owned two dental centers: a home for 20 employees including his own children. In this latest assault on Gaza, both of his centers were destroyed, destroying his and his entire team’s livelihoods, futures, and dreams.

Dr. Isam and his family have been displaced numerous times and lived in a tent for months. They were forced to flee under fire several times to escape death, which surrounded them from all sides. Their house was looted, bombed, and suffered severe damages. They lived through unimaginable times being displaced from place to place, unable to find suitable shelter to live and rest. They live with limited access to food, clean, running water, medicine, and the basic necessities of life.

His family consists of his wife and eldest daughter, Sondos (27 years), who holds a degree in interior design; she has health issues that have worsened throughout the war and require immediate attention. His elder twins, Saleem and Ahmed (25 years), have degrees in Medical Assistance and Computer Programming. Saleem is married, has a beautiful two-year-old daughter, and lives with his wife and daughter in the same household as Dr. Isam. His younger son, Osaam (20 years), also has a medical condition that requires immediate and continued treatment, and sadly cannot be found in Gaza at the moment.

Given the terrible experiences they have suffered over the course of the past six months, Dr. Isam, is hoping and praying to get his family out of Gaza in order to start a new life away from the pain of war and constant threats of death. His wife needs urgent medical care, and his children need to continue their education and work to rebuild and maintain their physical and mental well-being. In order to get out of Gaza, Dr. Isam requires $5,000 USA ($6,800 CAD) per person to pay the exit fee needed to leave Gaza; $5000 x 8 people = $40,000 US ($55,000 CAD). The remainder of the goal ($15,000 CAD) will be used to cover the medical expenses for his wife and children, as well as the expenses to provide the basic needs for life while in Egypt for the first few months (rent, food, clothes, etc.).

Every dollar donated will literally go towards saving the lives of the individuals within this family and giving each of them a new chance to life. Any amount makes the biggest difference, whether $5, $10, or $100 and it is so greatly appreciated. If you’re able to, please also share Dr. Isam’s story with your friends and family to circulate this fundraiser as widely as possible.

Humanity and solidarity are what build hope for a brighter future. Thank you for considering donating to this GoFundMe – let’s save Dr. Isam and his family together.