Charlie Todds

Title: Geranium in a Flowerpot

Artist: Vincent van Gogh

Date: 1886

Style: Post-Impressionism

Help Alaa's and her family evacuate!

They are #395 on Operation Olive Branch’s Master List

“For over a decade, I've called Gaza home, surviving through five previous Israeli aggressions before this current, blood-drenched war. Since the onset of the latest attack after the 7th of October, my family and I have been uprooted seven times, desperately seeking refuge from one corner of Gaza to another. From Gaza City to Khan Younis, and now in Rafah – the southernmost area of the Gaza Strip – we find ourselves grappling with dire circumstances, devoid of the most basic necessities like food, clean water, and warmth during these bitterly cold days. The situation grows increasingly critical with the relentless spread of diseases, scarcity of essential needs, and the constant threat of bombardment that surrounds us, leaving nowhere safe in Gaza – a harsh reality affirmed by the United Nations.”

“Your support is not merely a financial contribution; it is a lifeline amidst the tempest of despair. By aiding me in resurrecting my shattered dreams and rebuilding the remnants of my home, you become a beacon of positive change in these tumultuous times. My commitment to endure in Gaza, face adversity, and strive for a brighter future is unwavering. Each donation, regardless of its size, represents a glimmer of hope. Your generosity will directly fund my college fees, provide temporary sanctuary for my family in Egypt, contribute to the reconstruction of my home, facilitate my ongoing education, and eventually, help me open the dental clinic of my dreams. It is about laying the foundation for a life reborn from the ashes.”

Please help us to arrange to get my cousin Mohammed aged 14 who has Downs Syndrome and the rest of his family out of Gaza!

Because Mohammed has Downs Syndrome, he is especially vulnerable during Israeli bombardments because the noise panics him so much that he can’t breathe, speak, or communicate.

During heavy bombing near our house in Gaza district, Mohammed's heart stopped three times, and my parents had to perform artificial resuscitation on him to save his life.

A child, like the rest of the children in the world, has the right to live in a calm and beautiful environment free of wars, genocides and problems. We hope that God will remove this grief so that Mohammed's life can return to normal again and that the child Mohammed, who has a kind and caring heart, can return to sharing his daily routine and the details of his life with his friends.

Every donation, no matter how small, is a huge help - thank you so much for your kindness.

Save Mohammed and his family and help them evacuate Gaza & resume their education.

They are line 395 in operation olive branch.

This is the link to donate and share:

https://gofund.me/685640b4

Some people look at his artwork, which is full of immense love for the world, and go, "Oh, how sad. He was crazy. Isn't this painting SAD?" And, it's one of the most joyful paintings on earth.

The worst people are those who mock his artwork because he was "crazy". Upon looking at a beautiful, delicate, loving, and meditative artwork, a father nudged his son. "Isn't this the crazy guy who cut off his own ear?" The son laughed. "That's disgusting," the son said, and they laughed together.

Vincent Van Gogh wanted to be a priest. He felt God's love in everything and everyone. The priesthood didn't work out, but nevertheless Vincent especially felt God's love in the unloved. He painted every breeze in the air, and the veins in the unnoticed laborer's hands.

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Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890)

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890)

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