Cary couple helps woman in Gaza get to Raleigh for college degree
As the conflict in Gaza continues, a Cary couple is creating a pathway for students from war-torn countries to get their college degrees in the Triangle.
Posted — Updated"Our mission in life is to help young women that may be in a situation where they can’t achieve their potential," she added.
"The goal for Sky is to come over to the U.S. and study and pursue her education here," Laura Spader said.
Sky wrote that she sees herself as an advocate for her family.
"Today, at 19, I try to be the family leader while fighting back doubts and traces of negativity," she wrote. "When I allow myself to cry, I do so in private. For many weeks we have been running, seeking safety amidst bombings, struggling to survive. That includes looming threats of starvation and disease."
The young woman is trying to get her family to safety in Cairo, where their relatives live.
"Once my family is safe and settled, that will be the next chapter in my life," she wrote.
When WRAL News asked the couple why they want to help, Bruce Spader answered, “Maybe it is Christianity? I don’t know. It's idealism about humanity, we give as much as we can take.”
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