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HELP KAYED

HELP US GIVE KAYED A MOBILE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

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HELP KAYED

HELP KAYED

HELP KAYED

HELP KAYED

HELP KAYED

HELP US GIVE KAYED A MOBILE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

HELP US GIVE KAYED A MOBILE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

HELP US GIVE KAYED A MOBILE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

HELP US GIVE KAYED A MOBILE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR

Christian Kraatz
Christian Kraatz
Christian Kraatz
Christian Kraatz
1 Campaign |
Nahalin, Palestine, State of
$795 USD $795 USD 18 backers
15% of $5,171 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Freedom is something most of us take for granted. The ability to go outside, feel the sunshine and breathe fresh air. But what if you couldn't?

Our friend Kayed suffers from muscular dystrophy. He depends on constant care from his family and can't move without a wheelchair or breathe without an oxygen tube. 

Life is uncertain and medical care is expensive for many Palestinians. Kayed's parents struggle to keep his vital breathing equipment running. And because his oxygen supply can't travel with him, he is trapped inside his home.

You can help. Every donation brings us closer to raising enough money to give Kayed a portable, battery-powered oxygen concentrator. That means he will be free to see the world outside.


#HELPKAYED 

Your donation will directly help Kayed. Every penny we raise will pay for the vital equipment he desperately needs.

If we raise more than the goal amount, any extra money will go into an emergency fund that Kayed's parents can use for things like medical costs.

And you can also help us to share the campaign and spread the word. Share this page on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. Tell everyone to #HelpKayed.


HE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Kayed's parents are doing everything they can, but it's just not enough. Every day is a struggle as they take care of Kayed and his younger brother Nadji who suffers from the same condition. And Kayed has also contracted pneumonia, so life is harder and time is more important than ever. 

If we can raise enough money, we will personally deliver the oxygen machine to Kayed as soon as possible. We'll also give you regular updates to show you how it will change his life

In our previous campaign, we raised enough money to give Kayed a laptop computer. You can find out more here. It is his only window to the world, but now with your help we can truly set Kayed free.


ABOUT KAYED'S CONDITION 

Kayed was born with a genetic disorder that means his body is literally wasting away. He is growing weaker and less able all the time as his condition deteriorates. 

First he lost mobility and had to use a wheelchair, but could still attend university and live a normal life. Later his lungs began to fail, so now Kayed has to rely on oxygen equipment to breathe. He also has water in his lungs that needs to be removed many times every day so it won't choke him. 

Now, the only way Kayed can travel outside is using expensive bottles of oxygen. They don't last very long, and even a small trip is difficult to arrange and cost-intensive. That means he had to abandon his education and can't visit his friends. Normal life has stopped completely. 

But Kayed still has dreams. He wants to finish studying, find work and support his family, and most of all travel and experience more of the world. And the first important step is getting a better air supply. 


WHAT IS A MOBILE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR? 

Unlike Kayed's oxygen bottles, you don't need to refill an oxygen concentrator. Using the surrounding air, it creates the oxygen-rich air supply that he needs to breathe.

We want to give Kayed a battery-powered oxygen concentrator. He can recharge it anytime and anywhere, so he'll have an unlimited supply of oxygen, That means he will be free to leave his home much more and won't have to worry about running out of air.

It won't just give him oxygen. A portable oxygen concentrator will give Kayed freedom to have a normal life. 


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