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<div>Hi, I’m Havalee Johnson. I’m a proud Jamaican-Canadian pharmacist, and like so many of you, my heart aches for the people of Jamaica right now.
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<div>On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa, one of the most devastating storms in the island’s history, tore through Jamaica with apocalyptic force.
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<div>It ravaged the southern and western parishes, leaving behind heartbreak, loss, and destruction that words can barely capture.
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<div>Homes were flattened.
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<div>Families were torn apart.
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<div>Hospitals and clinics destroyed.
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<div>Entire communities left without food, water, or shelter.
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<div>For many, life as they knew it… simply stopped.
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<div>Some families lost everything - their loved ones, their homes, their businesses, their hope.
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<div>Babies are left without formula and diapers.
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<div>Children are unable to attend school.
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<div>Many hardworking individuals lost their jobs, businesses and livelihood.
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<div>Elderly citizens can’t access their medication.
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<div>Even now, 70% of the island remains without electricity. Gas is scarce, and basic supplies are running out.
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<div>Jamaica’s tourism industry which is its economic lifeline has been brought to a complete halt.
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<div>I remember being in high school when Hurricane Ivan struck in 2004. It took months for water and electricity to return. It took years for our island to recover.
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<div>Just last year (2024), Tropical Storm Beryl battered those same regions that have now been hit again.
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<div>They hadn’t even finished rebuilding before Melissa came and took it all away.
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<div>My own family is safe and for that, I am grateful but there are thousands who are not. And today, they need more than our prayers.
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<div>They need our help.
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<div>They need our hands.
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<div>They need our hearts.
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<div>This campaign will provide emergency relief - food, clean water, clothing, sanitary and medical supplies directly to affected families.
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<div>When you give, you’re not just donating money…..
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<div>You’re helping a mother feed her child tonight.
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<div>You’re helping a student return to school.
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<div>You’re helping an elder receive their medication.
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<div>You’re helping Jamaica rise again.
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<div>Every dollar counts and funds raised will be distributed directly to community rebuilding initiatives in Western and Southern Jamaica as well as to Food For The Poor Jamaica - a non-profit organization that has supported Jamaicans for over 40 years.
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<div>Even $1 makes a huge difference.
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<div>Because when many hearts unite, even small actions create miracles.
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<div>If you feel led to give, please do so. If you can adopt a family or sponsor a household, we welcome your generosity.
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<div>From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of every Jamaican rebuilding right now we say a big Thank you.
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<div>May the Creator bless you and yours abundantly in your giving and your receiving.
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<div>P.S. My short-term goal is to raise $40k. $20k will be used for buying food, medical supplies and school supplies for kids. $20k will be for housing and helping families in Western Jamaica rebuild.
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Hakeem Wynter

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Shornakay Wynter

Havalee Johnson

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