My name is Patrick Smith, my daughter is Naila Smith and my son is Ikem Smith.

My wife, Ealane, has a brain tumor. This type is called a Craniopharyngioma. That is Ealane Livingston-Smith. Her fellow Wolmerians knew her as Ealane Livingston. As a result of the tumor, she has been hospitalized at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Jamaica for at least a month now.

To save her life, she needs specialized neurosurgery called Skull Base Surgery. This type of surgery is not available in Jamaica.

Dr. Robert Starke at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, USA has decided to take her case after examining her MRI. Dr. Robert Starke will work with a team of Specialists either at the University of Miami Skull Base Centre or Jackson Memorial Skull Base Centre.

We have not received a quote for the Doctors’ fee yet but the hospital fee is US$77,410 and they require this money up front - 24 to 48 hours before admission.

I think the fee for the Team of Doctors will be a similar amount if not more.

In addition, Ealane needs an Air Ambulance costing at least US$25,000 to take her to Jackson Memorial. This is not covered by insurance.

Ealane has health insurance with Sagicor but they will not pay up front - only by way of reimbursement. And we cannot find this money up front.

Therefore, I am appealing for help so that Ealane gets a fighting chance to live.