<div><strong>Help Rebuild the Western Hospitality Institute (WHI) After Hurricane Melissa’s Devastating Destruction</strong>

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<div>My name is Eladio Vassell, and I’m a proud graduate of the Western Hospitality Institute (WHI) in Jamaica. I was born in Jamaica and now live in the United States, where I work in higher education. I’m raising funds on behalf of the Western Hospitality Institute (WHI).

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<div>Founded in September 1988, the Western Hospitality Institute (WHI) has served as one of Jamaica’s leading institutions for hospitality and tourism education for nearly four decades. The school is a registered tertiary institution with the University Council of Jamaica, holding institutional accreditation with Premier Status from the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) in the United Kingdom.

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<div><strong>What Happened</strong>

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<div>On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, bringing the highest wind speeds recorded in the region. The Western Hospitality Institute’s main campus suffered catastrophic damage: roofs torn away, entire floors flooded, classrooms and training labs destroyed, and equipment ruined. The entire third-floor roof was ripped off, leaving classrooms, offices, student housing, and storage areas exposed to the elements. In just a few hours, the heart of the students’ learning environment was lost.

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<div><strong>Why This School Matters</strong>

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<div><strong>WHI isn’t just another college; it’s a lifeline for Jamaica’s youth.</strong> For 38 years, WHI has provided opportunities for students who would otherwise never access higher education.

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<li>92% of WHI’s students come from disenfranchised, inner-city communities.

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<li>90% study through scholarship or assistantship programs, working on campus to fund their education.

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<li>I was one of them. WHI gave me the chance to earn a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, and later helped me attend the University of Birmingham (UK) to complete my master’s degree.

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<div>This institution truly changes lives. It stands as a beacon of hope for young people across Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond.

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<div><strong>Why I’m Organizing This Campaign</strong>

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<div>Because GoFundMe does not currently support direct withdrawals in Jamaica, this campaign has been endorsed by WHI’s Executive Chairman and Senior Management Committee. I will personally collect all funds in the United States and forward 100% directly to the Western Hospitality Institute for rebuilding.

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<div>To ensure full transparency, donors will receive monthly updates with photos, receipts, and progress reports.

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<div>Anyone wishing to verify this campaign can contact Dr. Cecil Cornwall, Executive Chairman of the Western Hospitality Institute, directly by phone at (876)-886-1545 or by email at <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email redacted]</a>

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<div><strong>How the Funds Will Be Spent</strong>

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<div>All donations will go exclusively toward physical reconstruction and recovery of WHI’s facilities damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

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<div><strong>Project Estimated Cost (USD)</strong>

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<div>Roof Repairs (entire third floor) $45,000

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<div>Flooring Repairs $25,000

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<div>Computer Lab Restoration $15,000

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<div>Bartending Lab Rebuild $10,000

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<div>Housekeeping Lab Rebuild $10,000

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<div>Office Repairs $8,000

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<div>Classroom Repairs $20,000

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<div><strong>Total Goal: US $150,000 by January 2026</strong>

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<div><strong>How Your Gift Helps</strong>

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<div>$100 helps repair a classroom door.

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<div>$500 assists with rebuilding a practical training lab.

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<div>$1,000 helps replace roof sections over teaching wings.

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<div>Every contribution, big or small, brings WHI one step closer to reopening.

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<div>As a token of gratitude, contributors will have their names included on a donor recognition plaque displayed in the halls of WHI once reconstruction is complete.

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<div>This is our moment as alumni, friends, and supporters to give back to the institution that shaped us all.

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<div><strong>Please donate if you can and share this campaign with others who believe in education, opportunity, and resilience.</strong>

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<div><strong>Together, we can rebuild WHI and ensure its doors open once again for generations to come.</strong>

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