Keisha Fundraises for Every Child Needs a Superhero

Keisha Pais
United Arab Emirates

Story

STROKES OF HOPE ACROSS THE SEA

Hi, my name is Keisha Pais and I am 19y old university student living in Dubai. I prepare to stand at the edge of Sardinia’s sun-kissed shores, the stunning blues of the Bonifacio Strait stretching out before me, connecting two countries— Italy and France. In just a few days, I’ll dive into these crystal-clear waters, embarking on a journey not just for myself but for a far greater cause, to support Al Jalila Foundation in helping young cancer patients.

The 16 kilometers / 7 hour expanse of water between Sardinia and Corsica seem daunting, but my mind is set on something deeper than the challenge of the open sea. With every stroke I take through these waters, I’ll be thinking of a child battling cancer, fighting for their life with every ounce of strength they have. These children face an uncertain tide, and I want each movement of my body through the waves to mean something — a stroke of hope, a stroke of strength, a stroke for the chance of a future they deserve.

I don’t know how many strokes it will take to cross from Sardinia to Corsica, but I do know that with each one, I’ll be raising funds and awareness for children who need care, support, and aid. The thought of giving even one child another shot at life is worth far more than the personal achievement of completing this swim.

This journey isn’t about endurance or setting a record. It’s about giving back. It’s about honoring the resilience of these young fighters. Swimming to the best of my abilities in the middle of the sea, I’ll be carrying with me the hope that every stroke across these waters has brought us one step closer to making a real difference in their lives.

Because to me, giving a child the chance to live a full life is a far greater victory than any swim could ever be.


About the Campaign

A child is diagnosed with cancer every 3 minutes around the world.* No parent should ever hear the words ‘your child has cancer’

It is heartbreaking to imagine children suffering from cancer. This September, on the occasion of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, our fundraising campaign is dedicated to helping young cancer patients whose families are unable to afford life-saving treatment.

Advances in research give us hope that cancer can be beaten and at Al Jalila Foundation we support children’s cancer treatment and fund cancer research to get one step closer to a cure. 100% of the proceeds from this campaign will make a difference to children’s lives.

Join us in the fight against childhood cancer. Be their superhero. 

*Source: World Health Organization

updates

#Update


#Update

Strokes of hope across the sea – A reflection on the swim

The Bonifacio Strait seemed endless before the swim. But now, I’ve made it — 15 km through the sea, one stroke at a time, every movement carrying with it the weight of the children I swam for.

The weather dictated a change in plans, forcing us to swim from Corsica instead of Sardinia, but that didn’t change the purpose.

As I emerged on the other side, on the shores of Sardinia, a wave of exhaustion washed over me — but so did a deep sense of fulfilment.

There were two swimmers who stuck by my side as we pushed forward together through the waves. Just the rhythm of our strokes and the occasional glance to check in with each other provided the kind of solidarity. During difficult moments, that bond made all the difference. The sea may have been rough, but together we were stronger than any wave. The sense of camaraderie became the heart of the swim.

There were moments when nausea took over, but even through the discomfort, I did not lose sight of the goal and the task that I had set out to do.

I will carry the memory of this swim with me forever, not because of the physical challenge, but because of the purpose behind it.

Each stroke through those waters was for a child fighting for a chance at life, and that is the victory that matters most.

To everyone who has contributed to this journey, I want to extend my deepest gratitude. Your generosity and support mean the world, not only to me but especially to the children whose lives you're helping to change.

But this journey isn’t over yet. There’s still so much more we can do. If you haven’t had the chance to contribute yet, I invite you to join us in making a real difference. Every bit helps — no contribution is too small when it comes to giving a child a fighting chance at life. Let’s keep the momentum going and ensure that these children know they’re not alone in their battle.

Together, we can continue turning every stroke into hope.

Thank you for being part of this mission!

Keisha Pais


Keisha Pais
United Arab Emirates



Raised : 19,867.10AED
Raised 40%
Goal : 50,000.00AED

Created Sep 07, 2024

42 days left

Give a Smile.
Share
69
Donors
0
Smiles


PRHCE-00359015


  • Rashida Shehabi

    91.75AED
    25-Oct-2024

  • Triinu Linhein-Aininou

    200AED
    19-Oct-2024

    Bravo Keisha! You are a true inspiration! Keep it up as the world needs more young people like you!

  • Dhruv Dighe

    250AED
    18-Oct-2024

  • Calvin Barnes

    100AED
    02-Oct-2024

    Awesome... I am proud to call you my sister. You are a role model to all of us. Congratulations on crossing the Bonifacio Strait.

  • Anonymous

    200AED
    01-Oct-2024

  • Pradip

    183.5AED
    29-Sep-2024

    Hi Keisha, I am happy to support your charity activity. from Pradip BhaumikUncle

  • Oleksandr

    300AED
    29-Sep-2024

  • Deepak dalakoti

    100AED
    29-Sep-2024

  • Renjith Pillai

    500AED
    29-Sep-2024

  • S P

    200AED
    29-Sep-2024

  • Anthony Antao

    100AED
    27-Sep-2024

  • STEPHEN PINTO

    100AED
    24-Sep-2024

    Keisha you make us proud. Fair winds in your journey

  • Mustafin family

    200AED
    16-Sep-2024

    Congrats Super Girl

  • Arun Wilhelmsen

    100AED
    15-Sep-2024

  • Hiren Mehta

    250AED
    15-Sep-2024

  • Pawan Sahni

    300AED
    14-Sep-2024

    Great Initiative! All the best & God Bless you

  • Frederick Williams

    500AED
    13-Sep-2024

    All the best Keisha for your wonderful initiative, God bless ! Fred, Anne and Megan

  • Rafael Duarte

    300AED
    13-Sep-2024

  • Veronica Pinto

    255AED
    12-Sep-2024

    Great cause.

  • Bhawna kartik

    100AED
    10-Sep-2024

  • Rajesh Surti

    21AED
    10-Sep-2024

  • IRAKLIS LEKAKIS

    500AED
    10-Sep-2024

  • Sunil Rana

    500AED
    09-Sep-2024

  • Manohar Karkal

    200AED
    09-Sep-2024

  • Jasmine Eissa

    50AED
    09-Sep-2024

  • Tarek

    200AED
    09-Sep-2024

  • SERGII

    300AED
    09-Sep-2024

  • Ramsey Pereira

    500AED
    09-Sep-2024

  • Pushan Khanna

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Sonia Sequeira

    500AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Dheeraj Sharma

    500AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Anonymous

    50AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Anonymous

    269.85AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Vikram puri

    500AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Milan Samaddar

    1000AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Khalid Alhammad

    500AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Sandeep shetty

    96AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Anonymous

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Abdullah

    1000AED
    08-Sep-2024

    Good Luck

  • Yaroslav Mudry

    500AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Joseph Assam

    500AED
    08-Sep-2024

    I am very happy to support this cause. Wishing us all the best in achieving our goal.

  • Jean Veigas

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024

    Keep Swimming. Wishes for the good cause

  • Sardor Asrorov

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Gasser Hassan

    500AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Fahim Shaikh

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Ritesh Prakashan

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Tushar Ranvir Kumar

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Rakesh Yadav

    700AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Murathan Genc

    300AED
    08-Sep-2024

  • Divyansh Shetty

    100AED
    08-Sep-2024