At just 22 years old, Ismail Mohamed is facing a battle that no one so young should ever have to endure—stage 3 colon cancer. A diagnosis like this doesn’t just change a life; it shatters it. In the prime of his youth, Ismail should be chasing dreams, laughing with friends, and building his future. Instead, he’s fighting for his life.
This illness has taken so much from him—his strength, his sense of normalcy, and the lightness that should fill these early years. Yet through every agonizing treatment and long hospital stay, Ismail has shown a quiet, powerful kind of courage. He faces each day without a parent by his side, bearing the weight of being the eldest among his siblings, all while battling something no young person should have to.
Now, we find ourselves at a heartbreaking crossroads. The cost of his care is rising, and we’re running out of options. We simply don’t have the financial means to continue giving him the treatment he urgently needs.
It’s devastating to watch someone so young, so full of life and potential, suffer—and to feel powerless to help. That’s why we’re turning to you, with hope in our hearts and a plea for compassion.
Please—if you can—help us give Ismail a fighting chance. Every donation, every share, and every prayer brings us one step closer to hope. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us in this fight.