Help Rebuild Lives in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

In partnership with SeeBetterLearnBetter Charity

Hello everyone,

My name is Crystal Perry. I was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and now live in London. I am a registered senior Anaesthetic practitioner/ODP working at The Royal London Hospital .I’m deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, and my heart goes out to everyone who has lost so much — homes, livelihoods, and all that makes life possible. My heart is truly broken for them all.

As a proud Jamaican, seeing the destruction in my homeland and watching families lose everything they’ve worked for their entire lives has been both heartbreaking and humbling. Jamaica has shaped who I am — through its rich culture, education, music, food, and spirit — and I cannot stand by without doing something to help.

I have reached out to several local charities to see how I can best contribute, and I’m honored to be partnering with SeeBetterLearnBetter, a non-profit organization based in western Jamaica. After speaking with Anika Robinson, Chief Executive of the charity, we developed a professional relationship and we’ve agreed to work together to provide urgent relief and support for families across Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, and Trelawny who have been severely affected. Your donations will sent directly to the charity and spent on items outline below to support the people of western Jamaica.

What’s Needed Most

Your donations will go toward providing essential supplies, including:

• Clean drinking water (bottled or filtered)

• Non-perishable food (canned goods, energy bars, baby formula)

• First aid kits and basic medications

• Hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, feminine products)

• Diapers and baby wipes

• Blankets, sleeping bags, and clothing

• Portable phone chargers/power banks

• Emergency shelter items (tents, tarps, tools)

• Generators, cooking supplies, and fuel

• Mosquito repellent and nets

• Cleaning materials and gloves

• Water purification tablets or filters

• Footwear and rain gear

How You Can Help

Every single contribution — big or small — will make a difference.

As we say in Jamaica, “Every mickle mek a muckle” and “One one cocoa full basket.”

All funds raised will go directly to SeeBetterLearnBetter to support families rebuilding their lives after this devastating storm.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for your generosity, love, and solidarity. Together, we can help Jamaica rise again.

– Crystal Perry