In a heartening act of compassion, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) has arranged and fully funded a medical airlift to transport Nastassia Connikie-Hall, a critically ill leukemia patient, from Antigua to Colombia for urgent specialized treatment. The charitable effort reflects the Foundationโs ongoing commitment to supporting individuals facing significant medical challenges and underscores the importance of global access to life-saving healthcare.
Nastassia Connikie-Hall, who has been battling chronic leukemia for some time, urgently required advanced medical care unavailable in her home country. The Calvin Ayre Foundation stepped in to ensure that Nastassia would receive the life-saving treatment she needs.
โAssisting individuals in need is part of the mission of the CAF, and when we learned about Nastassiaโs condition, we knew we had to act quickly,โ said Jamilla Kirwan, Manager of the Calvin Ayre Foundation. โOur priority is ensuring that she gets the best possible care to continue her fight against leukemia.โ
The airlift took place on March 10th and was facilitated by onboard medical professionals to ensure Nastassiaโs comfort and safety throughout the journey. Once in Colombia, she will undergo a series of specialized treatments aimed at improving her health and prognosis.
I want to express sincerest gratitude to the Calvin Ayre Foundation for their generous financial support in this challenging timeโ said Cameka John, Nastassiaโs sister. โCalvin Ayre has not only provided air ambulance services but has also provided accommodations in Colombiaโฆ for this, we the family of Nastassia are very grateful. You have left an indelible mark on our hearts.โ She also shared remarks of gratitude to the Medical Benefits Scheme, anonymous donors and others who have contributed to the over USD$200,000 costs related to Nastassiaโs treatments.
Last month, CAF also fully funded the emergency air ambulance evacuation of Gracelyn Roberts to Trinidad for urgent specialized treatment. Roberts, who experienced sudden and severe headaches and vision loss in one eye, sought medical attention and subsequently learnt of the seriousness of her condition. Following an evaluation, Dr. Osborne advised that she required immediate overseas treatment and surgery. With limited time to act, her family reached out to the Calvin Ayre Foundation, which promptly approved and facilitated the emergency airlift.
Her daughter, Laura Goodwin, expressed gratitude that they were able to secure the funds needed to airlift her for surgery. Ms. Roberts has since undergone surgery and is recovering.
The Calvin Ayre Foundation continues to be a beacon of hope for those facing medical crises, offering financial and logistical support for patients in need of critical care and treatment beyond their local resources.
