Thank you for visiting my fundraising page, I am pleased to share that I will be participating in the Hackney Half Marathon on May 17, 2026, to support a cause that is deeply meaningful to me: Medical Aid for Palestinians.

https://www.map.org.uk/the-issues/the-issues

" MAP's vision is a future where all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally-led system of healthcare, and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity.

Through their programmes in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Lebanon, they work with trusted and experienced local partners to achieve this vision. Their programmes, designed and delivered by Palestinians, provide access to essential health services and build local knowledge and skills to address Palestinian health problems. In times of humanitarian emergency, they are ready to respond rapidly with aid and assistance.

MAP is also committed to bearing witness to the injustices caused by occupation, displacement and conflict. They speak out in the UK and internationally, and ensure Palestinian voices are heard at the highest levels, to press for the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity to be addressed."

MAP remains a beacon of hope for many, especially in light of the devastating impact on healthcare in Gaza. Hospitals have been destroyed, and healthcare workers have faced unimaginable challenges, including being targeted , imprisoned, and tortured. They are enduring hardships while striving to provide care amidst the bombardment of their places of work , delivering care in the harshest of conditions, and without the necessary means to do so.

As someone who works in healthcare, I feel a profound sense of duty to stand in solidarity with those who are suffering. This is not just a distant issue; it is a humanitarian crisis that calls for our attention and action.

I invite you to join me in making a difference. Your support can help provide essential medical aid and resources to those who need it most.

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Once you donate, your contribution goes directly to the charity, ensuring that every penny counts towards this vital cause. Together, we can bring hope and healing where it is desperately needed.