In December of 2023, Yousuf was coughing a lot, so doctors took an X-ray of his chest. They found a large mass, and he was admitted to the hospital for 28 days. Yousuf’s father stopped working during that time to take care of him. As of March 2024, neither of Yousuf’s parents are working because they must take care of their family, including Yousuf’s grandmother and four younger siblings.

Yousuf is a senior in high school and is excited to graduate and go to college, though right now he is under a lot of stress. According to his father, he is “a professional swimmer”, “a good soccer player” and is “passionate about cybersecurity and aspiring in criminal law”.

JUST TRYAN IT provided Yousuf’s family with a Deep Needs grant to help cover their rent.