Gaza Sunbirds

Palestine to the Paralympics 2024

Fundraising for Amos Trust
£8,102
raised of £50,000 target
by 221 supporters
International Sporting Competitions, 2 September 2024
The Gaza Sunbirds are a para-cycling team, consisting of 20 athletes, based in the Gaza Strip. The team was founded in 2018 when Alaa al-Dali, an Olympic hopeful cyclist, was shot in the leg by an Israeli sniper. They are currently distributing aid.

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Whats going on?

The Athletes of the Gaza Sunbirds and the National Cycling Federation have collaborated and taken the difficult decision to attempt to put Palestine on the world stage at the Paralympics in 2024. This is a heroic endeavour, leaving behind their families in hopes of raising the pride of a nation.

Every athlete deserves a chance to shine on the world stage, and we need your support to make this a reality for the inspiring Gaza Sunbirds. In the face of war, these remarkable individuals have dedicated themselves to excellence in their paracycling.

By donating today, you're not just contributing to a journey; you're empowering determination, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of human potential. Your generosity will provide essential resources, training facilities, and travel accommodations necessary for our athletes to compete at the highest level in the Paralympic Games.

Together, let's break down barriers and champion inclusivity, proving that passion knows no bounds. Join us in rallying behind the Palestine National Paralympic cycling team sponsored by the Gaza Sunbirds as they embark on a journey of triumph, unity, and hope. Every donation brings us closer to making their dreams a reality.

Thank you for being a catalyst for change and for helping us pave the way to pride and hope for Palestine and Paralympic glory.

I said I would raise the Palestinian flag on the world stage, its my honour to be turning this dream into a reality. - Alaa Al Dali, Team Captain.

Stage 1 - First the Athletes must be extracted from Gaza via Rafah to Egypt.

- Travel to Egypt

- Food and accommodation

- Registration for qualifiers and Paralympics

Stage 2 - Head to Belgium or Italy to qualify for the Paralympics [current stage]

- Flights

- Equipment

- Visas

- Food and accommodation

Stage 3 - Should the athletes qualify via Belgium or Italy, they will head to Paris for the Paralympics in August

- Flights

- Food and accommodation

- Visas

About the campaign

The Gaza Sunbirds are a para-cycling team, consisting of 20 athletes, based in the Gaza Strip. The team was founded in 2018 when Alaa al-Dali, an Olympic hopeful cyclist, was shot in the leg by an Israeli sniper. They are currently distributing aid.

About the charity

Amos Trust

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Amos Trust is a small, creative human rights charity that challenges injustice, builds involvement and creates change. We work with vibrant grassroots partners for justice and hope for the forgotten. Our partners are based in Palestine & Israel, India, Nicaragua, South Africa, Burundi & beyond.

Donation summary

Total raised
£8,101.49
+ £566.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£8,101.49
Offline donations
£0.00

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