Chicago Welcomes Eight Children from Gaza for Medical Treatment
A Heartwarming Arrival
After a 12-hour flight, eight children from the Gaza Strip arrived in Chicago for medical treatment Monday afternoon with a large crowd cheering them on.
A Symbol of Hope and Healing
The children and their guardians were met with posters, balloons, and gifts as they left Terminal 5 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The effort was organized by the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF).
A Home Away from Home
Over the next few months, the children will receive medical treatment at U.S. hospitals, free of cost. Other families across the country, including here in Chicago, will host the children as they receive treatment.
A Kindness of Strangers
“Right away when I was called, I’m like, ‘Yes,’ I didn’t even hesitate,” said Nesreen Abulaba who will be hosting a family from Gaza. “If we can help in any way, we will do that.”
The Reality of War
The eight children are facing serious injuries from bombs, missile strikes, and other war-related injuries. Most of them will need limb replacement and reconstructive surgery.
A Call to Action
“As happy as we are to be greeting these eight children all coming together with their guardians to receive medical treatment through our organization, we can’t help but think about the thousands of children that are still in Gaza and the thousands that have been orphaned and injured and still in desperate need of medical attention,” said Sarah Alrayyes of PCRF.
A Record-Breaking Effort
While PCRF has organized similar missions in recent months, this is the most children they’ve had on one flight at once since the war started.
A Brighter Future
PCRF hopes to bring as many children from Gaza as they can in the coming months.
Conclusion
This heartwarming arrival serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of war on innocent children and the kindness of strangers who are working to make a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who organized the effort to bring the children from Gaza to Chicago?
A: The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) organized the effort.
Q: What kind of medical treatment will the children receive?
A: The children will receive medical treatment at U.S. hospitals, free of cost, for limb replacement and reconstructive surgery.
Q: How will the children be hosted while they receive treatment?
A: Other families across the country, including here in Chicago, will host the children as they receive treatment.
