<div><strong>Help Rebuild Lives After Hurricane Melissa in Lethe, Jamaica</strong>
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<div>We are the owners and the <strong>Deya-So Vacation Services management team of Elysian Retreat</strong> in Lethe, St. James, Jamaica.
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<div>Before the recent hurricane, our Retreat proudly employed members of the Lethe community as part of our mission to ensure that Elysian is <strong>fully rooted in and supported by local people.</strong> Over time, we’ve built close bonds with our staff and their families — they are the heart of the Retreat.
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<div>Unfortunately, <strong>Hurricane Melissa (Category 5) </strong>devastated western Jamaica, including Lethe. Many of our team members suffered severe losses:
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<li><strong>Shando (Chef)</strong> — lost his roof and, in trying to save what he could, broke his leg and arm. With roads closed, he was unable to reach a hospital for over 36 hours. He received only basic first aid and is still awaiting surgery.
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<li><strong>Omar (Groundskeeper)</strong> — lost his roof and much of his household belongings.
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<li><strong>Richard (Property Manager)</strong> and his family — lost part of their roof and sustained heavy water damage.
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<li><strong>Christina (Housekeeper) </strong>— lost her roof and nearly all her possessions.
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<div>Like most Jamaicans, they do not have property insurance — nearly 80% of households are uninsured. These families have lost almost everything. To make matters worse, they are <strong>without income</strong> while the Retreat undergoes repairs from flooding damage, which will take several months.
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<div>This fundraiser will go<strong> directly to support our staff and their families </strong>as they rebuild their homes and lives.
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<div>No funds will be used for the Retreat itself, as it is fully insured. Every contribution will have a <strong>direct impact on multiple families </strong>and the wider Lethe community.
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<div>We invite you to stand with us and help them recover from this devastating storm.
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<div>Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.
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<div>Thank you sincerely for your kindness and support.
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<div>—<strong> The Elysian Retreat &amp; Deya-So Vacation Services Team</strong>
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