A 13-year-old survivor who lost her mother and brother to a devastating earthquake in Turkey, met Senator Cory Booker, who helped unite her with family members in New Jersey.
A 13-year-old survivor who lost her mother and brother to a devastating earthquake in Turkey, got to thank Senator Cory Booker, who helped unite her with family members in New Jersey.that killed 50,000 people earlier this year in Turkey.She says all she could think about was her brother and her mother. They did not survive, but crews were able to rescue Rayen from the rubble six days later.Doctors were forced to amputate Rayen's left leg.
After nearly six months of surgeries and treatments, Rayen's family in New Jersey was able to travel to Turkey and bring her back to their home in Saddlebrook.On Monday, Booker and Rayen met for the first time and came with some gifts. "I hope people understand that this is a story of inspiration, a story of resilience, a story of courage and survival," Booker said. "I want her to stay here, I think she would be a great American citizen with a great American story."
Booker's office and the mayor of Prospect Park are also working to help cover her medical expenses and find other resources as she starts middle school this fall. "It feels amazing. This is a prime example of how one person or a few people can make a major difference in someone's life," Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah said. "This is where our humanity transcends borders."The family has launched a GoFundMe for the community to support.
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