Hi My name is Patrick Pinnock. This picture is of my mom Patsy. I am fundraising to repair my mom's house & property in Swift River Jamaica following the damage sustained by Hurricane Melissa.

This home was my grandparents home, and she left it to her kids... who will eventually leave it to their kids (me and my cousins). We plan to have this property for a long long time, so all of the generations of Deperaltos can enjoy it.

Due to communications disruptions, I have not been able to reach my family on the island since the hurricane. I'm fundraising so I can fly down and assess the damage, and help to fund any required repairs. Since the property is so close to Swift River, I anticipate some damage but I won't know for sure until I get there.

If our property managed to escape Melissa with only minor damage, I will use your donations to help get food and supplies to Swift River and other surrounding communities and neighbors in Jamaica that were the hardest hit.

As a family we believe team work makes the dream work... so thanks in advance for your anticipated help.

I plan to post some videos once my feet hit the island, so stay tuned for updates.

'Nuff Luv & Respect

Patrick