97% of brides who enter budget bridal stores in Israel walk out empty-handed due to high costs, according to recent data from wedding industry reports. Even the cheapest gown rental has become unaffordable for families drowning in medical debt.
Tamar David* discovered this harsh reality when she walked into a gown rental hoping to find something basic for her upcoming wedding. Within 10 minutes, she realized not a single dress was within her family's budget - completely depleted after her father's three-year battle with illness.
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"I need $12,000 for a basic wedding", says Tamar. "My family is still paying $4,000 monthly in medical debt from my father's illness. We have nothing left for a wedding dress, hall, or even an apartment."
Tamar's father passed away six years ago, leaving the family with crushing medical expenses. Now, with her wedding scheduled in exactly 10 days, she has no dress, no venue, no apartment, and no furniture.
Research shows that 3 out of 4 Israeli families affected by serious illness continue paying medical debt for over 5 years. Tamar's family is among the thousands still struggling with these payments.
"I lost my father after watching his three-year battle with illness", Tamar shares. "Now I want to experience joy, but without basic wedding necessities, I can't move forward."
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Through OneHeart Funding, donors are pooling resources to help Tamar achieve a basic wedding. The campaign has raised $3,200 so far, with $8,800 still needed before her wedding date.
Time is running out. Tamar's wedding is in 10 days, and without immediate funding, she'll face the heartbreak of postponing her special day indefinitely.
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*Name has been changed to protect the bride's privacy. Images used for illustrative purposes only.
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