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Update 2: 18 Jun, 12.45pm: Singapore charity Ray of Hope has set up a separate crowdfunding campaign for Rubel at: https://rayofhope.sg/campaign/help-rubel-support-his-young-family-while-he-fights-stage-4-cancer/ . They hope to raise an additional $50,000, on top of what has been raised here, to provide Rubel with an additional 3.5 years of replacement income, so his family can build up their savings in the event of his passing. We have been in communication with them to share Rubel's situation, what has been done so far and connect them with Rubel himself. If you'd like to make a donation to Rubel but did not manage to because this campaign was closed, we invite you to consider making a donation at the link above, thank you!
Update 1: 15 Jun, 5.08pm: Thank you everyone for your kindness and generous donations! With the help of 843 donors, we have reached the target and all funds excess of the target will go to Rubel to support his recovery and give him a longer runway. Rubel has also informed me that he received an additional $6,633 from private donations (friends and people who sent him directly via PayNow or bank transfer, etc). He is very grateful by this outpouring of support and will be sharing a note of gratitude soon. We will also share an update when the fund has been disbursed to Rubel by SimplyGiving . Thank you all so much!
We (a few friends of Rubel) are raising $91,200 to support Fazly Elahi Rubel, a migrant worker in Singapore who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Unfortunately in 2022, Rubel was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer and thankfully after a series of chemotherapy and surgery, the cancer seemed to be in remission as he recovered.
However in March 2023, it was found that the cancer had spread to his liver, and he went through a stronger dose of chemotherapy and later on in July 2023, had surgery that removed 25% of his liver. In December 2023, a CT scan and blood tests did not show any signs of alarm.
However in May 2024, another CT scan and blood test showed significant deterioration in his liver and that the cancer cells had spread to his lungs. The doctor diagnosed him with Stage 4 Lung Cancer and informed him that without treatment, he has only 3 - 6 months to live.
Rubel hopes to raise $91,200 Singapore Dollars for the following:
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All the best, stay strong!
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Wishing you a recovery and all the best!
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May you get to see your son grow up healthy and happy.
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Fazly Elahi Rubel (Rubel) first came to Singapore to work as a migrant worker at just 19 years old in 2009, hoping for a better future for his family back in Noakhali, Bangladesh.
Outside of work, he actively tries to contribute towards initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in Singapore, such as the Migrant Cultural Show, an annual performance of cultural songs and dances from different migrant and domestic workers, to raise awareness of migrant cultures amongst Singaporeans.
He also initiated the Migrant Library Singapore, which provides migrant workers with free access to 700+ books in their own languages to help them stay connected.
Back home, Rubel has a wife and 1.5-year old son. As the sole breadwinner for his family, Rubel dreams of giving them a better life.
