Not everyone has the resources to donate large sums of money. But, here's another way to help. While most cases do require cash, every day in Jamaica there is a critical shortage of blood and donors.
If you were thinking of helping out this way but are worried that you may not be able to, just check these out. You might just find that there's nothing to prevent you from giving someone the gift of life.
Sheryl Watson is appealing for help. Her story was featured on TVJ's Midday News on August 12, 2009. Miss Watson and her partner are the parents of one-year-old triplets. The are appealing for any assistance to help support their family. Miss Watson's partner is unemployed due to ill health. She can be reached by phone at (876)477-8105.
Dwight Barrett needs J$489,000 to pay for microvalve replacement surgery. His story was featured on CVM's News Watch programme on Sunday, August 8, 2009. Right now, Dwight is unable to function and is always weak because of the condition of his heart. His doctor has given him good news in that he is expected to make a full recovery but he must do the surgery soon. The next opportunity for the critical heart surgery is scheduled for August 14 in Kingston. Dwight is hopeful that he can raise the funds. He has managed to come up with 75% so far but needs help to get the rest. An account has been set up at the Jamaica National to accept donations on his behalf. The account number is #108-22526.
Miss Chris Miller was an accident victim in 1993. Her life has changed since then. Her story was featured on CVM's News Watch programme on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. She needs to do a hip replacement surgery at the UHWI to find relief from the constant pain that she has been in. Miss Miller tearfully explained that she is unable to sleep because of the pain and discomfort. She has to sit up to get a little relief but is in pain all the time. Her appeal is for help in raising the funds to do the surger. An account has been set up at Jamaica National to accept donations on her behalf. The number is a/c #10871854.
Roger Barrett is appealing for help to get back up. His story was featured on CVM TV's News Watch program on May 25, 2009. Mr. Barrett lost his right leg and a finger in an accident and is asking for any help to once again become a productive Jamaican. He would like to raise and sell chicken. He can be reached by phone at (876)315-6386.
