Mohamed Bzeek has become somewhat of a local hero in Los Angeles, Around the world, many callsMohamed Bzeek has become somewhat of a local hero in Los Angeles, Around the world, many call him “The Muslim Mother/Father Theresa.” Taking on a life mission as a foster parent who cares solely for terminally ill children. Bzeek, a former Libyan immigrant who depends on his Muslim faith as he juggles intensive caretaking and heartbreak, as well as his own battle with cancer.
The Los Angeles County Deparment of Children and Family says there’s no other foster parent like him in all of Los Angeles. He’s been a foster father to nearly 80 critically ill foster children for over 30 years. He provides lifesaving care to keep his terminally ill foster children alive.
He has also buried their foster children in the cemetery who he has cared for and lost. He has buried 10 terminally ill foster children, some have died in his arms. He also perform prayer services at his mosque.
His Muslim faith guides him to serve, helps him cope with death, and keeps him humble. He has raised over $600k. He has barely touched the money.
Bzeek hopes that one day he will use the donations to build a warm family type home for terminally ill kids who would otherwise die alone as patients in basic facilities. Shivani Thakur