Racquel Matthews, a senior Criminal Justice student at Northern Caribbean University (NCU), has the rare Pseuomyxoma Peritonei cancer that requires medical treatment that is not available in Jamaica.
One year ago Ms Matthews did a preliminary surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), but her situation persists and becomes more urgent and dismal with time. The UHWI recommends that Ms Matthews do the Sugarbaker Procedure surgery, which attracts costs ranging from US$$20,000.00 to US $100,000.00 on the international health care market.
A window of opportunity has opened for Miss Matthews to receive medical treatment in Havana Cuba. She needs approximately CAD $48,531.86 for treatment and accommodation. In addition, she will need CAD$2,412.00 for airfare and miscellaneous expenses. In total, she needs CAD$50,943.86.
NCU President Dr Lincoln Edwards has indicated that the university, through its parent organisation, the Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, is arranging to provide Ms Matthews with accommodation during her period of medical treatment in Cuba. The university is appealing to its alumni, as well as charitable organisations and individuals to contribute towards the cost of medical treatment for Racquel Matthews at:
Racquel Matthews Sagicor Account #5502518188 (This is a JMD currency account).
Ms Matthews is also in the process of establishing a GoFundMe account, which will be advertised soon. Your donations and prayers will greatly assist this mother to survive this threat to her health and to achieve her career and academic goals.
CONTACT
Byron Buckley -Director Corporate Communication, Marketing and Public Relations
Phone: 876 3180236 E-mail: [email protected]
Racquel Matthews -8764104633. E-mail: [email protected]
