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SUMMARY:We Stand With Palestine - Tampa Charity Gala
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 \;\n\nTAMPA\, FLORIDA\n\nIt has been 4 months since the first airstrike hi
 t Gaza\, and the world was changed forever.\n\nNearly 23\,000 lives have b
 een lost\, not including those still stuck underneath all the rubble. Each
  day\, innocent lives are claimed at a rate of almost 250.\n\nGaza’s lan
 dscape is now marked by displacement\, with 1.9 million people — 85% of 
 its people — uprooted from their homes\, leaving behind their lives and 
 everything they once knew. About 1.4 million of them have found temporary 
 relief in UNRWA shelters\, while others are staying with friends\, family\
 , or strangers — and some are facing the harshness of homelessness.\n\nM
 AUSA has been on the ground working with local partners in Gaza long befor
 e October 7th. We are working around the clock to deliver emergency aid in
 cluding food\, clean water\, clothing and other basic necessities.\n\nABOU
 T THE SPEAKERS\n\n**Shaykh Yaser Birjas: Keynote Speaker**\n\nGlobally ren
 owned Shaykh Yaser Birjas\, a distinguished graduate of the Islamic Univer
 sity of Madinah’s College of Shari’ah\, is deeply respected for his co
 mpassionate leadership. His experience in rebuilding post-genocide Bosnia 
 resonates profoundly with the current plight of Gaza\, the focus of our ch
 arity gala. As Imam at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Head of Islamic
  Law and Theory\, Shaykh Yaser’s insights and dedication are a beacon of
  hope and solidarity\, echoing our theme\, "We Stand with Palestine."\n\n*
 *Megan B Rice: Social Media Influencer &amp\; Activist**\n\nMegan B Rice\,
  an American TikToker and activist\, has garnered significant attention fo
 r her conversion to Islam\, inspired by the resilience of the people in Ga
 za. Megan's journey began with a profound admiration for the faith and str
 ength of the Palestinians\, leading her to explore the Quran. An avid defe
 nder of Palestinian rights\, Megan has become a prominent voice against th
 e genocide in Gaza.\n\n**Amal Kassir: Story-Telling Activist &amp\; Spoken
 -Word Poet**\n\nRenowned for her powerful spoken-word poetry\, Amal Kassir
  bridges her German-Iowan and Syrian heritage to voice the narratives of t
 he marginalized. Her personal loss in Syria's conflict ignited a passionat
 e advocacy for social justice. Amal's work\, characterized by hope and res
 ilience\, aligns perfectly with the theme of our gala\, "We Stand with Pal
 estine."
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