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Help my uncle get life saving heart surgery

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Hello everyone,

My name is Marina and my Uncle Ken, (Kenroy Samuel Cain) is a 67 year old devoted husband and loving father who lives with his wife and 12 year old son Ken Jr, in the countryside of Toco in Trinidad. He is in urgent need of heart bypass surgery.

Uncle Ken was born on the island of St Vincent and traveled to Trinidad as a teenager. He has always been a hard worker doing handyman work, janitorial work and masonry. Ken is a huge people person; you will always see him smiling.

He has always helped other people, at times even sacrificing himself. He is a true friend whom you can always count on. Kenroy has in the past helped with building a friend's house on a limited budget and without payment to make their home a possibility. When he was well, he would drive his neighbour's children to school and help them with getting their shopping, as well as help with any jobs to do around their property because they were unable to do it for themselves. Kenroy enjoys helping others in need and does not hesitate to lend a hand where he can.

Uncle Ken never asks for help, so now I’m asking for him as he and his family desperately need it. Sadly, this kind and hardworking man is now very ill.

Uncle Ken has had 2 heart attacks, which have left family fearful for his life. After the second heart attack, the doctors discovered that he has a heart murmur and his heart is bleeding. His wife is unable to support him due to her own health issues and both are unable to work.

The family relies heavily on Ken Jr, their 12-year-old son, to do the majority of household chores. This is on top of walking a mile to and from school every day. Even with all his extra responsibilities, Ken Jr still gets excellent grades and aspires to be an engineer.

The family has no form of transportation and with the lack of money, any journey that they must make is on foot. Uncle Ken doesn’t even have a TV, phone or radio. Even the smallest of things that we take for granted, like going to the store and shopping, is extremely difficult for him.

Heart bypass surgery will give his family more precious time with him and give Ken the chance to see his son become an engineer. People in the community bring Uncle Ken and his family food from time to time and contribute whatever money they have to spare. But none of his family and friends have enough to cover the £15000 he needs to pay for this lifesaving surgery.

Anything that you can do to bless this strong, loving family would be amazing! All they need is a little empathy and support. Please help my Uncle Ken see his son grow up and give his wife and family some comfort, by giving whatever you can.
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Marina Celestine
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England
Patrick Cumberbatch
Beneficiary

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