A GoFundMe account has been created to assist in raising funds for local journalist Matt Peltier, who according to relatives are in urgent need of medical care.
Peltier is the host of the popular morning show, The Hot Seat on Q95.
The account was created by his sister, Alison Peltier.
“We know that many looked forward to hear him speak passionately and eloquently every morning, on the Hot Seat on Q95. To many, he was your morning inspiration. Many of you reached out once you realized that Matt was off air, signaling just how much he meant to you,” she wrote on GoFundMe. “When Matt was well he raised monies, conducted radiothons for many. This included politicians, those infirmed, those in need of medical support and at many times those who were unjustly treated. Surely, we cannot quantify his good-heartedness!”
She stated that Peltier has a health condition that requires urgent attention “and every donation made here will take us that much closer to helping Matt obtain the care he needs. You, his many fans and listeners can help if you choose to do so by donating here.”
She said she is aware that Dominica going through difficult times after Maria, but is convinced that the talk show host’s many fans can lend a helping hand.
“He really needs your help!” Alison Peltier stated.
Lennox supposed to be front and center raising funds for Matt. Matt save his hide enough times…step up Lennox!!
That money that was spent to go to the Polisario could have been used to assist the gentleman who has time and again held radiothons for this so called leader. God’s speed Matt. I’ll be making my contribution even though I’m not a fan.
Look guys as you all know by now “man bites Dogs “is a Pm Skerrit man nothing in this planet earth will change that, Now Matt is a deferrent person i don’t like his stiles of shows but regardless like him or not i personally think if a man is down don’t kick him, What I’m getting at we as Black people should try helping one another instead of saying God will help him you that is rubbish it will never happen we are the ones that can help with what ever it is for Matt, I have called matt all kinds of names under the sun but if he was thirsty for water i would help him, We are going through hard times at the moment whatever it’s please give a little when we were going to steal mangoes at stock farm the words were one one full the basket, so let us help the man before its too late.
Some people are displaying selective posting. When Matt was bashing the government, Skerrit in particular, there was a lot of people who were standing with him. He was involved in various ways to help Linton. Now that he is in an unfortunate situation I am appalled to see that some people who post on a consistent basis on matters that are anti government and anti Skerrit have not posted anything in relation to Matt’s situation. This demonstrates that these people are selfish and full of envy; they do not care about other people. They are opportunists. Even though I do not always see eye to eye with Matt I wish him well.
Remember most of them don’t have internet to even see this.
Expat, people may have contributed personally and privately. Please do not jump to conclusion.
Would I know if you have contributed to this much needed cause…and how much?
Expat,people like you need to drop dead!
To you it is all about government, Skerrit, nobody have the right to talk about the corruption, and thievery and the people in government what is wrong with unconscionable idiots like, the world beside China, and Cuba which still entertain the communist ideology people in the world at large live within the an international established democracy!
Who the hell is Roosevelt Skerrit, and the unethical people revolving around him that Dominicans whoever we are should not say what we darn well want about corruption, and corrupted Roosevelt of all persons! Matt sister I say if you gave the address of a Bank and account number, and ask for contribution, to help many of us in the diaspora are willing and able to help!
who the h*ll is francisco
Red blue green. ..What an identical thing to write. So u are right and they are wrong then, why don’t u just let this unfortunate situation play itself out instead? ? You’d be better served.
Correction : not identical (typo), I meant id10tic. ..
HE might need help but when others asking for help for medical needs the medical condition should be mentioned.
I thought of that too. I don’t know what wrong how can I feel empathy for an unknown condition should I just take ur word for it?
The opposition leader should find a way to raise the much needed funds sinse Matt bailed him out pig time
Correction big*
The people of Dominica bailed the cause of Dominica and Dominicans, it was not a personal Hon Linton thing. He is representing the interest of we the people of Dominica and that includes you.
@ Bee I never said knowing cause of his illness is a condition for giving. All I am saying is I wish we knew more about his health condition because we are all concerned. If is high blood pressure many of us have that same disease and I don’t think there would be need for him to be in the US. Matt is well loved and we are just concerned. We too like to get upset when people ask simple questions based on love for an individual. No need to say if I don’t want to give nonsense. If his illness is a family secret I also respect that and believe he would have a reason to keep it as a secret. Let’s stop fighting over everything. I Will still contribute whether you want it or not. Matt is our boy though I don’t like his style. He stood with others he didn’t even know so why not stand with him today? Calm down @Bee you don’t have to attack
Oh Matt so sorry to hear of your ill health. Praying for your recovery
But what is the medical concern he has? All I hearing in DA is his blood pressure high and to me if that’s the case, we all have high blood pressure. I mean if he so badly needs medical attention and financial help y not just say what he has? But anyways though I don’t like his show it is a fact that he has used his show to save many Dominicans and we should all help him today.
It’s a terrible policy in Dominica where even a medical from the doctor to the job as to state your illness. As soon as it gets in the hand of the secretary everybody know your business. It is enough to say that he is sick and needs help. If you or anybody needs to know the details before helping then you might as well hold on to your money.
High time we change that policy.
if you don’t want public to know you business, don’t ask for any help from them.
I agree. Am not a big fan of Matt’s style of reporting but that is personal choice. He has helped a lot of people, so let us do the same for him now. But please, tell us what’s wrong with him. That would help to understand better, or is it a secret?
I wish him a speedy recovery. Only when you get sick you know who your friends are.
With gods help he will make it. I pray that everyone who is able will find in it their hearts to give to assist this great Dominican. To Matt my dear friend and his family I say stay strong for god is in control. We look forward to seeing and hearing you again real soon.
Assertive but saddened,
Shameless, Never mind about God you are the one to nip down the bank to help pay his wages and medical treatment, I’m sure that God does not have a bank account in Dominica.