Together for Mustafa: A helping hand in a time of need

‏Dear World,

‏What happened to me was absolute madness, and I miraculously escaped death. I now address you with a sincere request to support my painful story that you may feel is a figment of the imagination.

‏First, let me introduce myself. I am Mustafa Faraj Al-Banna, a 36-year-old citizen of Gaza, Palestine. I am married and have four beautiful children. On the first days of the ongoing war on my beloved city, I was returning home to my family after a long day of selling vegetables on a cart pulled by a donkey in Sheikh Radwan market. Exhausted from the day's work and the constant shadow of war, I sat at the door of my house to take a break.

‏In a matter of minutes, my life changed forever. An Israeli occupation aircraft, known as Al-Zanana, targeted me and a group of civilians at the door of my house. The chaos that ensued was unimaginable. Paramedics struggled to evacuate me to the nearest hospital. When I woke up from a coma after several operations and the tireless efforts of doctors and specialists, I was met with a devastating reality—I had lost both my feet.

‏The psychological toll was immense. The pain was relentless, and learning that my feet could have been saved if not for the lack of medical equipment and resources due to the siege was a crushing blow. After 45 days in the hospital, I was discharged, unable to walk and left to face a future without limbs. My family, my children, and my wife were now without a breadwinner, and the weight of this tragedy was indescribable.

‏I am reaching out to the kind-hearted, supporters, donors, and philanthropists to stand by me in this dire time. I need artificial limbs or an electric wheelchair to regain some semblance of normalcy, to return to work, and to provide for my family. Your support can help keep my family safe and ensure they do not lack the essential components of life.

‏The campaign is being managed by Muhannad Abu Hashish, who is coordinating the entire fundraising effort. All donations will be used to purchase artificial limbs or an electric wheelchair to help me regain normal life again. Additionally, the funds will cover travel expenses to reach advanced medical facilities for the required treatment.

‏We are collecting donations through the GoFundMe platform, and you can contribute by clicking the donate button on the campaign page. Every bit of support, no matter how small, will make a significant difference in my life and the lives of my family.

‏Thank you for your efforts and assistance.