Let’s help people impacted by the Middle East Crisis
Hi,
I've decided to run a fundraiser to support the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Having deployed as a nurse three times to Gaza, this cause is very close to my heart.
You can read about my experience here: https://bit.ly/3HzWta6
After 18 months of devastating conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the grief and suffering of millions is profound and heartbreaking.
I quote the ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric when I say that conditions in Gaza are "worse than hell on earth."
"Humanity is failing."
"We cannot continue to watch what is happening. It's surpassing any acceptable, legal, moral and humane standard. The level of suffering destruction, the level of suffering"
Under International Humanitarian Law, states and all parties to an armed conflict are obligated to allow and facilitate humanitarian assistance to civilians. This is crucial to ensure that medical supplies, food, water, hygiene items, and other essentials reach those in need.
Humanitarian organizations have proven track records of distributing humanitarian assistance to civilians in an effective, safe, and dignified manner. They must be allowed to respond at scale and in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
The small amount of assistance currently entering Gaza is nowhere near enough to meet the needs of civilians. They are struggling to survive.
Healthcare facilities are lacking consumables and essential medicines; many are already exhausted – we need to see a resumption of aid deliveries and urgent replenishment in order to provide much-needed medical care to patients. Repeated attacks impacting the work of healthcare facilities and medical personnel has only compounded the already dire situation.
The brutal killing of 15 medical, civil defence, and humanitarian personnel, including eight medics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society was appalling. These staff and volunteers were risking their own lives to provide support to others.
I quote The ICRC director general when I say:
"Today's wars are becoming the graveyard of our humanity, where respect for the laws of war is being buried alongside those they are meant to protect"
International humanitarian law is clear: medical personnel and facilities must be respected and protected in all circumstances. All parties must ensure that hospitals and medical facilities remain sanctuaries to preserve human life.
Aid must be allowed to enter Gaza. Hostages must be released. Civilians must be protected. Without immediate action, Gaza will descend further into chaos that humanitarian efforts will not be able to mitigate.
There is relentless human suffering. My heart will stay with my national colleagues who have no respite.
Please donate if you would like to help.
Thanks
JP x
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Anonymous
$260.75
Trish Doyle
Your selfless and important work is appreciated - and for those of us that don’t have your skill, this is a small way in which we might assist you to provide humanitarian care in Gaza. Thank you so much 💛
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Anonymous
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Jade
safe travels, buena suerte
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Alex Stebbings
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Anissa
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Angie Gittus
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Jp Miller
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Bronwen Griffiths
I hope some of this reaches your colleagues living amongst the conflict
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R
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Lara K
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Claire Lobb
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Anonymous
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Chris Hawkins
Thank you for your service to those in such dire circumstances.
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Pete Finnegan
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Jess Roberts
Amazing work JP
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Kerryn
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Anonymous
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Subsurfxr
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Barry
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Lisa Braithwaite
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Maddy
Awesome JP - you’re such an inspirating human
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Anonymous
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Gill
Thanks so much for everything you do Jips!
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Kenya
Total respect.
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Crissy Pavone
Thank you JP <3
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Grace Bennett-daly
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Ifrah Khan
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Amelia Law
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Dianne
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Rj Jaralla
JP, you and people like you, restore my faith in humanity
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Georgina Sharp
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Darcy Shilton
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Bertha
Keep doing the good work JP!!
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William Del Mar
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Louisa Murfin
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Abha
Hats off to your courage and strength JP. All our hearts bleed for the ongoing senseless loss of life in the middle east. Stay safe xx
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William Del Mar
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Dwest Subsurfxr
Your a legend mate. Keep up the great work and stay safe
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Berth
Thank you for caring and risking your own life and safety to help the people in Gaza. It can feel so hopeless watching the atrocities unfold in Gaza and the inaction/silence surrounding achieving a ceasefire. Seeing great people like you doing what you do instills a little bit of hope in this utterly devastating situation. Thank you for all that you do xxxx
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Rachele Valenti
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Anonymous
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Lara Kurup
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Emily Ryan
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Yi Dan Lin
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Sarah Dyer
Hi Jean/Philippe. Hope this small amount helps. BTW interested to see you have been deployed . I work in humanitarian and international development including ME. But remotely with DFAT. My mum Betty lives in unit 104.
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Anna Maria Tasini
Grazie per quello che stai facendo
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Anonymous
Go well JP x
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Phoebe Mccracken
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Tim Amos
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James Ho
Safe travels mate x
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Irene Mccallum
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Helen Gubbels
Onya mate. Love your passion for this incredibly challenging crisis.
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Anna Williams
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Annie Evans
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Helen Gubbels
So proud of you JP and all you do for the cause. Your passion and commitment are inspiring as you risk your own life to help others. What an amazing nurse and human you ate
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Stephanie Westwood
❤️
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Tom Bourne
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Marc Schnekenburger
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Rebecca Sedgman
Your compassion and selfless actions provide hope in a world that seems lost to cruelty and suffering. Thank you for reminding us all about the power of kindness and the difference one person can make.
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Scheps
Your commitment to the cause, as well as the courage & resilience it takes to undertake deployments to Gaza are incredible JP.
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Anonymous
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Sophie Andrews
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Craig Byrne
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Julia
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Ciara Nother
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Julia
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Tessa Jackson
So grateful for you being there. It’s been gut wrenching watching this genocide deeply appreciate your work
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Krystle
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Lisa Kirby
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Rodrigo Cunha
Keep the good fight Jean, you are making a huge difference.
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Natalie Colgan
Stay safe over there.
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Meredith
So proud to know you, JP! Keep fighting the good fight and stay safe xxx
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Daniela Palombi
Grazie
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Michelle Sim
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Ash Moreno
So proud of you JP!! You are such a courageous and brilliant person and nurse and I’m in awe of what you do! Keep fighting and stay safe :)
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Kate Ursprung
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Katie Piper
Thank you for this opportunity to contribute JP, it makes us feel a little less helpless! Best wishes, Katie
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Cassandra Yankoff
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Jane Elliott
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Caryn
Thank you for your humanitarian work & the care you are providing for the people of Gaza. I saw the recognition of your work on The Alfred FB & the medal you received. Travel safe & thanks again for standing up & providing care for those who have nothing
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Sb
Peace to Gaza x
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Lisa D
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Samantha Smith
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Zara Zaman
Incredible work JP
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Ashley Mcneil
Thank you for everything you do
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Anonymous
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Caz Sevior
Thank you for your unconditional dedication xx
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Barbara Rufino Maruno
🥰
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Rodrigo Thiago Vioto Cunha
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Conor Farrell
Great cause, JP 🖤
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Oliver Hayes
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Hedda Nyhus
I am in awe of the courage shown by all the people involved in this work♥️ Thank you for arranging JP.
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Megan Carrick
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Nicole Miller
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Claire Lobb
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Barbara Rufino Maruno
Thank you for your work.
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Tom Isaacs
🍉
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Alicia Nay
You’re such an amazing person JP. Please stay safe.
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Karin
Sent as my friend Sandra Piper posted
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Julia Halsey
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Cath
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Penelope Bell
I’m struggling to find the words, JP. Thank you for having the courage and selflessness to fight for the Palestinian cause in a way that most of us are too afraid to. You’re one hell of a nurse. Hoping every day for a free Palestine ❤️
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Banitats
So proud and inspired about what you’re doing dear friend! ♥️ Stay safe. Xo
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Gill Maxwell
You're an amazing human Jips
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Catherine Walker
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Kim Samiotis
Humanity and courage are two most admirable qualities, JP. No doubt every part of this journey has been a challenge. I hope many hands lift you up to support your work
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Bruce Miller
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Natalie Ziolkowski
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Nicole Miller
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Bruce Miller
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Priya Cooper
Thank you
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Niamh Kennedy
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Trudi Blakemore
Amazing effort! JP!!! Congratulations & keep up the great work!!! Thanks for being out there in the trenches and making a difference. You are an absolute legend.!!
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Auburn Construction
You're incredible x
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Lisa Riobo
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Olivia Durst
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Anonymous
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Terence Nay
Without people like this man the situation would be much worse so thank you for your service
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Anonymous
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Georgie Proud
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Adriana Wong
Thank you
You’re a legend JP!