Of all the places my passport has taken me, the journey I'm about to go on will be one of the most meaningful.
On April 1, marathoners from all over the world will be lined up at the starting line in Bethlehem to run for a really special cause: creating a pediatric oncology center in Gaza.
Starting at the Church of Nativity and running through the historic city of Bethlehem, I will be one among many participants hoping to contribute our efforts for this cause. It will afford children there an opportunity that children suffering with illness everywhere deserve: access to the specialized treatment they need to cope, heal, and survive.
Your contributions today will directly help improve the quality of healthcare in Gaza and give sick children the chance they need to get better. Every mile saves a child!
The Right to Movement (RTM) Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem will be held on April 1, 2016. The RTM is a global running community with a cause behind them. Everyone has the right to freedom of movement, but not everyone has the option. Restriction on movement is one of the major challenges for the Palestinian people living under occupation. Palestinians cannot move freely on roads, or from one city to another. The Palestinians right to movement is controlled by their ID, permits, which city they live in, or who they are married to. Ever been through Qalandia? Then you know why we do this! The State of Palestine does not even control the full olympic marathon distance of 42,195 KM. This is why we do it.
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (www.pcrf.net) was established in 1991 to help address the medical and humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian youth in the Middle East. It has become the largest provider of free, specialized surgical care to all children regardless of race, religion or ethnic background. Since its inception in 2009, Team Palestine has raised over $300,000 for PCRF (www.teampalestine.com). In 2016, your donation will benefit a cancer center to be built in Gaza, Palestine. Please support our runners by making a donation to this worthy cause. Every mile saves a child!
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Karam Alrousan | 04/01/2016 | $50.00 | Proud of you ,always | Nadine Kaddoura | 04/01/2016 | $30.00 | Way to go you amazing person!!! | Affaf Saddy-Ismail | 04/01/2016 | $125.00 | Keep up the good work, and the great cause! Allah yehmiki, and all who are working for this cause. Insh'Allah all your work will eliminate more suffering of these children and their families! Good Run in Bethlehem, Palistine! Proud of you. | Lena Elkhatib | 04/01/2016 | $30.00 | Always making us proud!!! | Suzie Smidi | 04/01/2016 | $50.00 | You are such an inspiration. Love you Feefs | Affaf Saddy-Ismail | 03/31/2016 | $20.00 | Allah ma3ik, insh'Allah your efforts will benefit those most in need. You are beautiful, and I am so proud to be a part of your life. | Malak Saddy | 03/31/2016 | $30.00 | Rowaida Smidi | 03/31/2016 | $300.00 | Thanks for being a great role model! | Talia & Maysa Elhage | 03/31/2016 | $75.00 | You are a superstar! Good luck Fefe! | Jihan Akra | 03/26/2016 | $250.00 | Love you feefs! You are an inspiration! God bless you!! | Kynda Omar | 03/17/2016 | $100.00 | You are a blessing to this world! | Randa Smidi | 03/15/2016 | $100.00 | Good luck Feefs your amazing | Eman Jarouche | 03/13/2016 | $200.00 | Allah ywaslik w yraj3eek bi khair w salami | Imad Kamela | 03/09/2016 | $200.00 | We are proud of you! | Tamim Rahal | 03/02/2016 | $50.00 | Hadi Hassan | 03/01/2016 | $100.00 | Anonymous Friend | 02/29/2016 | $50.00 | You go gurl. Much respeck. | Nermeen Moussa | 02/29/2016 | $75.00 | Best of luck! | Anonymous Friend | 02/28/2016 | $250.00 | May Allah keep you safe and endless Duas for your run and the people of Palestine <3<3 |
| Total | $2,085.00 | ||