Chemo and bone marrow treatment for Rojea

Meet Rojea McCook, fourth form (10th grade) student of Jamaica College, Kingston - aspiring Medical doctor, loving brother and son, and my nephew.   Rojea was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in early 2019 and underwent a 2-year battle that included multiple chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and surgery. Though grueling, our future doctor remained upbeat, determined to beat this disease, and eager to return to school. Our family was overjoyed when we finally received news that his scans came back clean. Rojea continued to pursue his studies in September 2020 and looked forward to realizing his dream.

His scan to confirm remission was delayed for months due to covid, and when it was finally completed the family received the devastating news that this disease has returned and in a more aggressive way.  Rojea's doctors have advised that he will need immediate access to treatment and facilities that are not available in Jamaica in order to beat this difficult but treatable lymphoma.  His doctors referred his case to St. Jude's, but it was declined as his condition wasn't considered rare enough for them to treat.  There is some urgency as action needs to be taken to suppress the spread to get him ready for the bone marrow transplant.

Please consider contributing to this fund as it will literally save the life of someone who is determined, and who wants to be an asset to his country.  The family wishes to thank those who have provided support and prayers. The battle is lengthy, and we hope you will join those who love him to open the door to a beautiful, meaningful future.