She is ridiculed because of her ‘disability,’ lives in impoverished conditions and goes hungry many times but this does not stop 11-year-old Judy Sango from trying to reach to great heights.
“I want to be a judge,” Sango, a student of the Roosevelt Douglas Primary Shool in Portsmouth, readily admits.
But life hasn’t always been an easy road for Judy who according to her mother is suffering from permanent damage to one of her legs due to oxygen deprivation at birth.
Despite being ridiculed at school the academically superior student admits that she feels normal but wants assistance to rectify the problem in her legs.
Judy’s plight has not gone unnoticed.
Drinnon Nyerere, an aspiring documentary film maker and Founder of InsidePossie Children of Grace Foundation Inc, has decided to make a documentary on Judy’s life.
Nyerere hopes that the film will inspire everyone, physically challenged or not, to put out their best despite the odds and find medical help for Judy and other children like her on the island.
He is now seeking funds for the project which will go towards production costs; filming, professional video editing, narration, production and marketing of the film.
For more information on the project Nyerere can be contacted at [email protected] or visit insidepossie.com.
See video below on Judy Sango.
I will pledge to provide you with a school bag, books, pencils, whenever you need those. She say she would like to play basketball, very inspiring
Me is scared of you
I just hope that one of the houses the MP & the government are constructing in Portsmouth that the family recieve one. PLEASE HELP, If ROOSIE DOUGLAS was alive, she would have gotten one, So listen to my cry & others.
I would like to inform that judy and her family were one of the first families to get a house in chance. Its unfortunate to see the conditions, however, Dominican community should extend help when needed.
We need to help this child immediately. The video is very touching. Next time I come home I want to meet this child. This is one of those cases where I just know that I have to assist, no matter how small. Webmaster how can we help this kid? Can we start a fund for her?
For a momment at the begining of the video,i thought it was Arca, Nigeria! lol….the look of the area and off course the back ground sound made me feel like i was about to look at an African movie.
I keep watching this video over and over, Judy is so amazing……………
God bless this child
she is a very smart girl and i hope she get the help that she need .the house they living in today was giving to them and the mother did not take care of the house .my main point is that they get the help and dont even appricate it .but am still praying that god will send help her way .
oh boy, i am touched. i am trying to share it to fb but its not going thru.
here the link just copy and patse on facebook
http://www.indiegogo.com/judymorethanable
We should not chant down people who are skeptical maybe they dont understantd, they just need us, the ones who know Drinnon to explain and reassure them. There are so much fake going on these days and money is tight we all have to be careful.
Drinnon has a good heart and he does not ask for anything for himself. About the film, if we all decide to just pledge money for judy, how much money can we actually give for this cause? Its not just a medical bill with a stipulated amount, its an entire life! she needs a medical and psychological team to work with her, asses her and decide what can be done and how to do it to make her most comfortable. The film will look at a bigger picture, it will get international coverage when we help share it on the internet. Some good hearted team of doctors out there will come to her assistance. Some Aid donors out there will see her and understand, and she will have a better life. Who knows, maybe she could get a lifetime sponsor so she could become Judge Judy. I know this child and she is always at the top of her class, she recieves awards every school term. with the right exposure Judy can achieve great things. Yesterday I thought about the film and just like you I said I woud just make a donation. But I slept on it and I looked at the big picture and I saw beyond giving money to her. I saw changing her life. Come on Dominicans, we can do it, support Drinnon in making this child an example. Check inside Possie website and call anybody you know in Portsmouth, ask about Drinnon Etienne Nyerere (sp) you will be amazed.
The calypsonian Trendsetter said that Dominica needs Judge Judy. I think we have found her. Give her time to grow and learn. I think Judy Sango will achieve her dream someday.
I am so touched by this video and i must say that drinnon and his team has take it further this time by seeking local and international help for judy. These guys are from portsmouth and as i resident from portsmouth who annualy make donations to the back to school program they run every year, these guys are legit, its not for profit but they are genuine in their works and can be trusted.They have proven them selves over and over again. My company i must say trust and believe in the work that they do.So i am calling on all Dominicans to support what they are doing to help judy walk better and reach her goals. lets set aside all negative comments saying we dont trust him and lets see beyond that and help someone indeed. Thanks drinon and team for the awareness and i pray God will bless the works of you all hands and prsosper u all more than u all can imagine.
here is a link i took from their website so those who are skeptical about this initative will have an idea of the work that they do.
http://www.insidepossie.com/scholarship-programs
These are the people the PM should be looking out for. They are the ones that need the government houses, medical support and much more.
PM you give government help to people that do not need the help for your own selfish reasons, beause of this, you will not be blessed, you will continue not being happy.
nice child eh
Man i applaud your effort, it would be good to get some assistance from the “king carressa”, this is a person in your area with the right ideas on such matters, he have songs that would complement such project.he is a clasic director in his own right.
However good luch my man , and Sango keep reaching for the stars, the sky is the limit.
Good Luck Sango;GoD Loves You.
Ahhhh what a sweet child. I pray she finds help pretty soon. What even pains me even more than her disability is the hunger issue, it was mentioned in the article but not at great depth.
When I hear of people going hungry in a country like Dominica it really begs alot of question about we as each others keeper. What really has gone wrong?
are there ancount in some bank.cause i will love to make a small plege
It`s funny how we Dominicans are so close minded and ignorant…
It`s funny how we Dominicans simply don`t read and understand..
It`s funny how we Dominicans don`t appreciate the good things.
It`s funny how we Dominicans throw away the good and pours down the bad..
I`m 18 years of age and by reading a few of these posts,it intrigues me how we Dominicans are so full of stupidity!
The moral of this Documentary is to seek financial and medical assistance for this young child and to bring about the untold and hidden stories of our next door youths in impoverish conditions ,not to benefit the producer. If we Dominicans had read the story,we could have simply seen that it is a proposed documentary:a mini version of the expected film. We should consider that with everything done in life,good or bad, there is a price to pay..The cost of film producing is very expensive,resulting in lots of expense and as a result by we assisting this young child it benefits both she and the producer..
with that said,below are a few questions that i would love,we Dominicans to answer:
1. Had it not been for this young man,would we be aware of this child`s situation?
2.Do we know that she is not being ridiculed at school?
3.Had it not been for this young man,would someone else take the initiative?
4.Is he the only one in portsmouth and the environ that sees this child`s situation?
5. Do we really think that she is his responsiblity?
COME ON DOMINICANS,WE ARE BETTER THAN THAT.
HELP A BROTHER ,TO HELP A SISTER.
There is still hope for Dominica. A lot of us still have hearts so many are willing to help even if most of us live from hand to mouth. I dont have much but i am willing to give what i can. I have one little girl and we know how precious childen are.
Wow….First I saw a beautiful child, then I watched the video and I was blown away, amazed, how articulate she is. Then the narator asked some questions maybe hoping she would express hopelssnes to help the cause, but Judy just blew past that with a shoulder shrug saying she feels normal like anyone else but just would like to play & run with her peers. Oh how I was just blown away by the child. God bless you Judy, you are not alone, I willl contribute to the cause.
Judy, you are absolutely beautiful ! There’s nothing you can’t do!
You’re Beautiful
In case you haven’t heard it lately, let me lean and whisper close…
You’re beautiful.
Not because of the clothes you wear.
The number of candles on your cake.
The color of your skin or hair or toenail polish.
You’re beautiful simply because of this…
You are made in the image of God.
And there’s a part of who He is that we only get to see through you.
Isn’t that a miracle?
You are a miracle, my sister.
You are gorgeous in ways that only eternity will fully reveal.
So stand tall, be who you are, smile that smile
and add your own kind of lovely to the world today.
XO
Holley Gerth
in Everyday Faith/Devotionals
Somehow something about this girl reminds me of me at that age. Don’t give up Judy, persistence is always rewarded. Grapple onto God and He will guide you to your dreams. I’m not in a position to help her now (Post Grad Student) but I am encouraging all who can to do so. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0et-zyoKLw
awwh this is so touching,one day you will get help, wish i could help you Judy, god has a great plan for you,continue to strive for you goal,deep down in my heart i know that you will find help someday, somehow, i believe that Dominican citizens or government will help you, don’t let no one bring your down, am glad that you are confident in yourself and how you are. MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU,WISH YOU ALL THE BEST
I read some of the comments on here and is quite disappointed in some of these people and their way of thinking….I am willing to help in anyway possible how can i make a donation to assist with your cause..
this was touching, she speaks like she has no pity for herself or feel sorry so optimistic, im sure by the grace of God you will get the help that you need, when we see things like that we have to really think of how fortunate some of us are , she is not letting anything keep her back positive attitude niceness!!!keep the hope alive
nice..the real Judge Judy in the making..she’s sweet..u r gonna get there sweety..keep striving for the best read alot n pray..n u will get there my dear
I want to help Judy…. Pray for me to win the lottery and more than Judy will be helped. I promise
This little girl is an inspiration!!! Let’s hope that her story will cause the idle young men/women in Dominica who are physically able, yet choose to turn to crime rather than aspire to greater things, to think again. Amen x
Can I act in your film judy . I think even am not disable but can act like one for sure .I don t mind at all just to make u fill that comfort u deserve.
AMAZING JOB
reach for the stars little girl. sky is the limit. good luck
aww judy this is sooo sad
After viewing this video clip over and over again, I would like to offer a Worth wide Donation to the Child and her family,
I have help other causes in other countries. Seeing this clip has brought tears to my eyes hence reasons my family and I would like to meet and assist this young laddette to achieving her goals and thus to steer her from poverty as well.
Iam in Dominica in May.I will call the film producer once on the island.
I think it would be nice to provide an address for Judy’s parents so that those interested can also send supplies like shoes, clothes etc. I’m not really into sending money. Please make mention about siblings if any.
She’s so beautiful and well spoken……. I watched this video like 5 times….. beautiful child!!! inside and out
she has a four brothers and a sister, one goes to school with her, one gets in so much trouble around the community. the others are working and i don’t think they help put much if atall. she needs help. I agree, no money but we should all gather what supplies we can afford and arrange to help out judy
I hope my comment wasn’t interpreted as people shouldn’t send money. I’m just suggesting that I’m more comfortable sending supplies as a personal preference and that an address or away to get those to the little girl would be nice . Only reason I mentioned siblings is that if there any close to her age they should be acknowledged as well. I guess I will contact the gentleman who filmed this for more info. Txs a bunch.
So touching. I have faith in you Judy so be strong and hold oN…. yOU WILL MAKE IT.
She is not ridiculed at school. The other children actually help Judy get up and down the steps. She feels left out yes because she cant run and play like the other children but they dont ridicule her. Some of the children may not always be nice but they dont pick on her at all. She is a determined little girl and with that determination she can reach where she wants to go. It is a good cause.
are you there 24-7 to see if she is ridiclue or not….do you walk home with her?
she is not ridiculed, ad random community members pick her up and drop her to school when they met her struggling to walk to school.
Nowhere in the story is it said that she is ridiculed at school.
In paragraph 1 and in paragraph 4 of the DNO story it says that she is ridiculed at school. So what did u read?
It’s sometimes shocking to know that there are Dominicans still living in these conditions.
I think an account should be opened in her name and maybe another radio event can be done to help raise the funds needed to help this incrdible young lady.
I thank the people who bring awareness to the plight of our Dominican people and I offer them strength to continue in the face of adversity as people make negative comments about their intentions. You have taken the step to raise awareness, let us Dominicans get up, stand up and donate to the cause.
I find her amazing. Hope to see Judge Judy in the future.
Judy your school, and class mates judge and ridicule you today, but when you become the judge of your dreams you will judge them. And I am sure you will be fair.I love your fiesty spirits.
sad. Beautiful child
Despite some negative comments, the underlining factor is the child needs help, no need to castigate anyone, the fact is, can we all put our resources together to assist Judy? Drinnon has a very good heart, there are testimonies of his works in the community, so any film production is going to assist JUDY further. I must encourage you Bro. Drinnon, man, you are in the will of God, and I am proud for you and your team. You guys do not seek your own, but rather that of others. I am so thrilled reading this!!!
you go girl nothing is impossible with God u are able to do anything
I will say a pray for you.. God is the giver.. Seek him my dear, he can move, create ANYTHING .. this very emotional.. i wont forget you ..perhaps in the next 20 years.. I pray you will be
Go ahead my darling reach for the stars the sky is the limit.Don’t let your dreams follow you, follow your dreams, You made my day….it’s because of courageous young innovators like you that our world is a much better place.News like this makes my heart jump for joy.All the best kiddo.
blessing to you my brother for taking the time to help out ppl thats in need bro, i always respect you cause man like you could change the world i know for a fact.i wish there were alot of ppl like you in Dominica and the rest of the world trust me the world would be a better place.keep up the great work bro i want to be just like you, you are good ppl for real bro blessing to you and your team great job and keep it up
You see what I mean! this little girl has an impairment, yet has quite a positive outlook on life and those with whole body parts are forming the fool! Taking everything for granted and WASTING their lives!
This child I will help! she DESERVES to be helped!
This is so heart-breaking. She is so full of life.
Please help this little girl.Love her confidence.
I would love to help judy directly too. Am sceptical about this film what judy need is to get in touch with an agency that can help her get the surgery she needs not some film. That guy doesn’t need a film to help judy. Please help judy directly provide us with judy info not no guy looking for money to jump start his career.
The thing about this is that if he didnt already use his resources to tell us about Judy, most of us would be none the wiser. I believe that the filmaker has good intentions.
PEG u should visit that page insidepossie.com and educate your self on the good intentions and what he has already accomplished to help others…NEGATIVE PPL
Thank You Lord for Judy. She is showing us how to live humble in whatever situation we are.
Judy I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will hear from Heaven and give you your heart’s desire.
God bless you and your family
DNO come on this week is Payday, set up something for her nuh, whatever I can contribute I will…..come on put something in place, it could be any one of us child…. we lost shernelle, but we could save Judy….
come on DNO, admin, Tim Tim
PLEASE~!!!!!
inspire us! this is a way to heal our nation, doing things that are worthwhile TOGETHER!
she’s 11 she have sooooo much more life to live.
You are right on that but it’s hard to find people to help in this day and age without something in it for them. I’ve been trying to hard to start a none profit charity in Dominica and all I get is one road block after another from Dominicans. Some of them saying they have better things to do or they need help themsleves but I’m not giving up. This film maker has just inspired me to keep looking.
WHY IS IT THAT, THIS MEDIUM IS USED TO MENTION THAT THE CHILD GOES HUNGRY THEY ARE POOR, THEY RESIDE IN A GOVERNMENT HOUSING SCHEME AT CHANCE BUT TO SAY SHE GOES HUNGRY,THATS UNTRUE.
really…do you live in the house?
alas, this child gives me strength. she is an adorable child. i am willing to assist. she deserves a chance.
dominica has alot of stories that we do not know about. thanks Nyerere
I want to assist Judy directly and not bothered about meeting costs for film.
I love that!
Amen to that!
I agree!!!
this little girl is so strong and i pray that she maintains that attitude. it broke my heart looking at her and saying that she is not different from the others. that’s the right approach and i hope she will be able to get the help that she needs to make even a more confident individual. keep on striving for the best Judy, will this attitude you can reach your goals and beyond.
While i applaud your efforts i think it is more important to raise funds in order to get her to walk properly, if such a surgery exist!
I’m not in that, thanks for telling her story, but DNO can we organise something where contributions are made to, and properly managed for the benefit of JUDY!
OOHH myyy word, she is such a DARLING…. she reminds me of my lil girls man….who is ridiculing her????????? for shame of them, Don’t worry babygirl don’t let anything shake your resolve, you can make it to be the judge who many will plead to for compassion and a lesser judgement…….DNO I LOVE THIS KINDA STUFF…. keep it comin……
GOD BLESS YOU JUDY!
Poverty is for a time and is not a crime, Don’t listen to those who tell you different, once you believe you can achieve……never take your eyes away from where you want to be, you will make it, god will send his angels to guide you and he will work miracles for you through people around you without they even know it, just look, DNO already started…..
She’s so adorable and fiesty. Beautiful little princess. Touching but I don’t feel pity for her because she is seeking pity just exuding confidence and in need of help to enable her to walk better. I will definitely be making a meaningful contribution to her cause. I Love her spirit!
meant to say SHE IS NOT SEEKING PITY… JUST EXUDING CONFIDENCE….
If the aspiring film maker would work through the Dominica Association or Persons with Disabilities, there would be much benefit in it for Judy.
I agree!
Wow so sad!! I hope we Dominicans will come to the aid of this precious lil girl..She remains positive in spite of her disability..When we complain about our problems that are usually petty, there is always someone who is worse off than us..
I pray that the Lord send forth his blessings upon this lil girl..
To God be the glory…Everything is possible with Him…Judy you are an inspiration and I pray that we all find a way to help you achieve your dreams…If u dream it ..You can do it my dear child…bless your heart…
she is so positive and in good spirits, beautiful little girl, will certainly reach out to her. even special shoes she needs.
ya that was touching!she is so beautiful and smart
.you WILL be a judge one day my dear in Jesus name..and all your other wishes will come true too…no doubt.Matt,Q-95 lets put ourself out there to help another bright girl!!
i love this little girl.. thats a woman i would actually marry .. her confidence is so high all she need is resources.. jah help us in D/A an help Judy please
this one got me in tears.
What kind of negative comments dat nuh? drinnon is Dominican, from portsmouth and yes i believe he going to use the money for the cause he say he will; but DNO that child does not go hungry, i know because i live close to that family;yes they are poor, they live in government house at chance, but to say she goes hungry, thats false, her mother works and her father is a fisherman; also the idea of she being ridiculed at school i dont fink so either,if it was so, knowing the mother she would have complained that matter to the school authorities… oh boy Dominicans…….. anyway i admire her aspirations, she is such a beautiful and nice little girl
Was wondering about the veracity of some of the comments, myself.
If she says children trouble her at school, who are you to say it’s not true? Are you saying she is a liar, we all know how children can be to others with disabilities. Most of them do not know better so they resolve to ridicule. And yes, she does go hungry sometimes, not to mean she does not eat, but not sufficient enough and nutritious enough. We can do a world of good by helping this young child reach her dreams. Her father is a fisherman yes, do you know what is his catch like, hmmm, guess you don’t. Living in such a poverish condition and living from paycheck-to-paycheck bound to make you go hungry sometimes. Think about it, and she is not the only child in the family, everyone has to eat and sometimes she may not get the adequate amount of food that her body needs. But believe me, her mother is trying her best. See ho she looks, she is being properly cared for, inspite of their demise. She just needs our help, badly too.
this story really touched me i always wish to just lay my hands on people who are disable and bring them to normal.Another thing that really touched me is the part that says she goes many days hungry with nothing to eat. Lord have mercy on this little princess if you lord can feed the sparrows on the hill top how much more will you take care of judy and her families father this little girl is in your care reach out to her lord.
She is so brave, may God bless her in all what she wish for
I do not like the the introductioon the man gave about Dominica 7th poorest in the caribbean, 67th poorest in the world say the good stuff no one want to be reminded i smell a foul with these descriptions you too smart.
These are meant to sensationalize and sell the story. The guy wants his video to sell.
what happen to the island now are dominican so poor.did he pay the mom to do this ducumentry..it so sad having the whole world thinks that the nature island of the caribbean so poor.this is wack and i think you all should deman apology.cause go visit some off the other islands and to see the state they are living .some even die of hunger.is not big building or or the kind of lifestyle is to visit.and pleeeeeeeeeeeeze please all what peole c glitter thats gold….bye bye have a nice day…
@st.lucian not everyone in Dominica is well off trust me. We have our own ghetto living too. Not that we are proud of it but that’s life, some of us can have, some of us will have and continue to have and some of us have been trying to have and some of us just won’t make it. That’s life showing certain aspects of life in Dominica shouldn’t in anyway give the world the impression that you are implying
this clip brought tears to my eyes
my heart goes out to you judy. you are such a brave and smart girl and i admire that. mr nyerere (cuz), hats off to you and the foundation for this great humanitarian work. you are different because instead of just presenting judy’s state, you are actually doing something and this is commendable. count on me to be of assistance !!
alas….i feel for her…atleast her brain works well. and she speaks good…. all hope is not lost for her…hope she finds help soon
Are they going to used the profits from the documentary to help her and her family? Looks like he’s trying to use this lil’ girl’s condition for a profit. DNO when stories like Judy’s come out isn’t there a way you or someone responsible can set up a donation account. I don’t have much but I would love to donate some groceries, some books or anything I can to Judy and her family instead of that film maker.
he is not a man who gathers for himself. sorry to hear you say that. i know him and that genuine compassion. i know judy to and she will become a judge one day, she is that smart, just some help educationally and physically and she will be well on her way. GOOD JOB DRE
Unlike some people in her I stand corrected. It’s just that I see too many people take advantage of kids and families like Judy’s. I would have preferred a donation account set up in her name but if this man is the real deal like you say he is then God Bless him and I will contribute to the cause. Thanks for the infor.
It is very sad for you to say that, this guy is trying to help and not make a profit. he is the same guy that looks for donation books and stuff for kids like her during school time for parents in extra need, he give himself and all he have for worthy cause i know she will get all the profit any extra would go to more worthy cause. he is trustworthy to donate stright to his foundation.
You know demo, I’m glad I commented because now that you and other’s are speaking up for the film maker it has assured me that my contribution will go towards a good cause.
Do you have proof of what youre stating? If not then why say this! SMH…The saying still goes…if you aint got anything good to say just dont say anythign at all!!!
Drinnon will always use the profits to help Judy and her family. This is a young man who every summer asks for donations for school supplies to aid the less fortunate to give them so they can go to school. Visit Inside Possie and notice the good that he does
I just admire this little Girls Spirt! Optimistic and Ambitious, a perfect example and inspiration for the more able ones who deny themselves self motivation and the desire to do great things.
You Got My Support Judy
fire on those making fun of the poor child…alas…
Dominicans will help, dont worry….we are a generous people.
Very touching, my heart goes out to you my dear child. I pray that others will be moved to asist you in your urgent request. God bless
i HOPE ONCE THIS MAN GETS FUNDS TO MAKE HIS DOCUMENTARY WHATEVER PROFIT HE MAKES FROM IT WILL GO TO HELP THIS CHILD.
God bless her soul. It makes me wanna shake all the ungrateful kids we have here who are healthy and has the ability to do what they want with no obstacles and still complain. I have tears in my eyes, I wish I could meet this little girl.This one got to me but in a goood way. God bless her prcious little soul
Is he a Dominican? We dont want any foundation exploiting our people to build themselves and not doing anything. Great idea though. lovely child. the house bring back happy memories Country days peaceful loving and volent free neighborhoods.
yes he is a neighbor to this little girl. He has helped other less fortunate children all around the community. check out insidepossi.com. GENUINE PASSION FOR LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN. please help whatever way you can
possimassiv thanks for the info…I will check it out for sure.
hi am on a wheelchair like to get to meet her i will like some information plz or call me 2453746 or 6124234 thanks
They guy is a born and bread Dominican living right here in Portsmouth …dont be misguided by the name ok. lol
yes he is. he’s from portsmouth
hey i know drinnon and the work he is doing in portsmouth every year with the scholarship program assiting the underpreviledge kids. He is from dominica and he is a trust worthuy guy. check out this link to see their last scholarship program.
http://www.insidepossie.com/scholarship-programs
Wow!This little being is such an inspiration despite her disabilities. It really touched my hear and wonder if there was a way this family could be sponsored. Thank you for sharing