Fundraising Page: Basma “Bessie” Abukwaik

2023 TCS New York City Marathon

Basma “Bessie” Abukwaik

October 20, 2023 12:00am - 12:17pm

Racing to Support IRUSA's work for Refugees

Assalamu Alaikum from Basma "Bessie" in pursuit of 26.2

Salam/Hello! Bismillah wa Alhamdulillah, All praise to The Most High, Allah (SWT), for granting me the great opportunity to run the 2023 NYC Marathon as part of the @NYC.MRC and @IslamicReliefUSA team. Being part of IRUSA’s first year as a charity partner to sponsor this race is truly humbling and becoming. As someone who has been running for more than half their life, I'm excited to challenge this distance and train smarter to become the best version of myself — all in the name of charity. I'm eager to share my journey of reaching 26.2 miles on my Instagram @AlMalikaBruns. Follow along, train beside me & donate! Bismillah, see me run!

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Focus on Refugees

As of 2022, 100 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide, 27.1 million of whom are refugees. Conflict, violence, and persecution are among the main reasons people are forced to flee their homes, and according to the UN Refugee Agency, we are currently witnessing the highest number of displacement ever recorded. Similar to most situations like this, children are the most affected, making up more than 40% of all refugees. 

Two thirds of people displaced across borders come from just five countries: Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Myanmar. Thanks to support from donors like you, Islamic Relief is able to provide refugee aid to all five populations, both inside and outside of their respective countries.

We Need YOUR Help

Thanks to you, we’ve been able to accomplish so much. But there’s still so much more to do. By continuing to support our efforts towards refugee aid, you can help make a difference in the lives of those in desperate need.

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More About Islamic Relief USA

Islamic Relief USA currently provides aid in more than 40 countries, including the United States. See our Where We Work section for more details.

To implement work around the world, the Islamic Relief global family has field offices (sometimes, multiple offices in the same country) based on need and location. In addition to the field offices, independent Islamic Relief affiliates operate in 16 countries along with the United States. These offices plan widespread relief efforts, provide funding, and implement domestic projects. Learn more on our Affiliates and Alliances page.

My Supporters

  • Riham Elshazli November 2023
  • Anonymous October 2023
  • Duaa Eisa October 2023 $100.00
  • Anonymous October 2023
  • Yasmeen Abukwaik October 2023 $100.00
  • Instagram Fundraiser October 2023 $490.00
  • Ellen Vinkey Appreciate all the great work being done. October 2023 $225.00
  • Anonymous May 2023 $225.00
  • Duaa Eisa October 2023 $100.00
  • Yasmeen Abukwaik October 2023 $100.00

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    Awarded 10/24/2023

  • Fundraising Achieved
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    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 11/03/2023

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