05/16/2024
Normally my approach to fundraising and donations is to just take a cut of the profits and donate them. This is fairly clear on my website and I try to pick projects that pertain to life here on the island, our oceans, and 1-2 timely issues in the world. But this is to help my friend Madleen, and the best thing I can offer to raise more funds than I can personally donate is to offer up my services. Madleen is trapped in Gaza with 4r children, and while the situation has been dire the whole time, it's become downright dangerous. Her children are sick. They need water, diapers, formula, and medicine. Her youngest is 5 months old; she gave birth in October just after everything came to pass. they are living in a tent and have been displaced time and time again, most recently forced to flee Rafah back to Gaza City. Bombs drop daily, and the water is not drinkable, so they are forced to forego food to afford bottled water. I will spare the details of her children's suffering because I know as a tender-hearted mama myself it can be hard to recover from some of these stories.
Please help me help Madleen. Every time we send funds, once she has fed her family she goes and buys supplies to share with those suffering around her. Her compassion seems limitless. If needed, I can provide photos and evidence of how far the money goes (and that it's recieved and used as hoped). It's also sent via PayPal which is secure and safe (even with banks shut).
You can enter the raffle if you're not from Victoria and donate it to a local family that cannot afford a session. (I have a list). If you're a former client, you can opt for a print credit. I haven't put an expiry date. I want to make this as shareable as possible.
Please help by sharing!
https://www.beholdphoto.co/madleen-fundraiser
