Alaa and Salim have been working hard to meet their family's needs and ensure their survival since the beginning of the genocidal aggression in Gaza. They've carried on with fortitude and determination for nearly three years of bombardment, siege, enforced starvation and rampant disease. Now, however, Alaa and Salim have decided to ask for your financial support in saving their family. My name is Joanie Manzo. I live in the US and have set up this campaign for them. Thank you so much for coming here to contribute to this beautiful family's survival. Alaa will tell you herself about her family and what they have endured: