One-year-old in dire need of medical assistance

Jai’Ron is suffering from hydrocephalus
Jai’Ron is suffering from hydrocephalus

While the world is absorbed with microcephaly as an effect of the zika virus one little boy in Dominica is facing the opposite – hydrocephalus.

Hydrocephalus is a condition in which the primary characteristic is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain, and if left untreated will negatively affect his development.

Surgery is urgently needed to redress this condition as recommended by pediatrician Dr. Rhonda McIntyre.

The cost of the surgery is 17,000 euros.

One year old Jai’Ron, is first and only child of his parents and their only prayer is for his good health and well-being and the opportunity to enjoy safe and normal development during his childhood. The longer Jai’Ron has to wait for surgery the worst the outcome will be.

The parents are appealing to anyone touched by this story and are able to assist to contact them or the office of Dr. Rhonda Mcyntyre at number 1 767 448 0870 and 1 767 265 2086.

The parents Sapphire Gordon and Ron Abraham can be contacted on Cell: 767 615 5763 or 767285 4130 or 767 2775776 and Email: [email protected]

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60 Comments

  1. February 25, 2016

    Who donated money to Lennox’ cause? There are other people on the Island and abroad that are capable to do same for this child as those who did for Lennox. Why is Lennox in the equation? Lennox and that child are in separate categories. I am certain that the same speed that money was available to Lennox it will and should be available to that child. I hope that child gets the assistance he needs for medical care is just as IMPORTANT as your IGNORANCE and ATTENTION to Lennox. I also hope that the you all realize the more attention you place toward Lennox is LESS ATTENTION YOU HAVE TOWARD THAT CHILD.

  2. Listener
    February 25, 2016

    Today is this baby tomorrow might b that baby this innocent child needs help n grown ass ppl der treating it like a joke, stop that political crap n let’s support a worthy cause

  3. Oh La La
    February 24, 2016

    If we want to get urgent help for this baby lets keep the politics out – all both sides!! Stop the continuous division. Help by going to – http://www.gofundme.com

  4. are sniss
    February 24, 2016

    but dominicans dont have more money….u people forget who ws the recipent of linton money? lol tel him give up the money to help d baby

    • Really?
      February 24, 2016

      Nonsense comment. Focus on the issue at hand…we need to stop trivializing everything with political gibberish. That’s a serious thing the baby and his parents are facing..Give or hush please.

    • may
      February 24, 2016

      Allu laborites can sell half a passport to cover the cost. How about that?

    • Tjebe Fort
      February 25, 2016

      You forget that money is going to Pinard Byrne. Is he a baby?

  5. bigthings
    February 24, 2016

    i know the u.w.p supporters have money when someone needs help…so lets work together to help this young child. thanks.

  6. Sakwe Gas
    February 24, 2016

    When will we grow tired of these funds creeping up? When will some sort of insurance scheme be devised to help cover such expenses. Couldn’t we stick 20 million of passport money in an interest bearing account and then have Dominicans all contribute annually to a national insurance. We continue to rely on the same old methods in this country. Fundraiser or beg for such essential services. We know we don’t have a healthcare system in place for such medical emergencies so instead of all the “mystery” around the passport money, let’s put it to real life-saving use!

  7. February 24, 2016

    The present gov’t should take care of the baby,instead of giving money out to others when people in your own country is in need of help..this is urgent.

    • I Love Dca
      February 24, 2016

      Some people just don’t know when to stop with the politics!!!!

  8. February 24, 2016

    I confirm that this baby has been brought to my office at Lifeline. The surgery is available in Martinique and the surgeon is not charging full price, the costs are largely for the hospital and tests. The family need help with accomodation and ferry tickets too. The need is too urgent to wait for the World Pediatric Programme Neurology Clinic in St Vincent in June. Here is the GoFundMe Page https://www.gofundme.com/vjqjnyec# . Funds can also be channelled through Lifeline Ministries email me on [email protected] and I will personally ensure they are spent on the medical costs.

    • lightbulb
      February 24, 2016

      donated. pls continue the good work

    • February 24, 2016

      let us put aside politics , foolish and idle talk and let us rally behind this child. we may never know now what this child could be tomorrow.

  9. jac
    February 23, 2016

    That poor baby is more in need of the financial assistance that mr.Linton!!!! He might be the next prime minister in time to come. Hope they do a radio thorn for him like they did for the oscar winner!!! NEUTRAL: NO DLP NO UWP you’ll are the same bs!!!

  10. Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
    February 23, 2016

    Charity begins at home!

    Some are going to find me cold, however, that almost sixty thousand dollars East Caribbean Currency Roosevelt Skerrit paid to the Indians yesterday or today, at least this week for his Indian attire, should have gone to help that child.

    I wonder if the child parents are paying attention to Skerrit’s generosity in India, giving away money when there poor people like that child who need help in Dominica?

    If the parents voted for Skerrit that is a good lesson learnt!

  11. watcher
    February 23, 2016

    Foods that are rich in alkaline have been found to manage hydrocephalus.Use olive oil or coconut oil to help the water drain out through nose and cause sweating all over face and body.The real cure is not in the medicine, but in a series of activities where the body can be cleansed nourished and restored a good flow of energy and healthy blood.Also a basic diet and certain foods that help systems and organs to self-regulate and balance and which complement a complete cure.Add lemon to baby drinking water and also lemon juice.Trust me you don’t need to do surgery only if you control the babies diet the right way.Stop give the baby sugar and refined flour, meat, dairy or animal origin sausages irritants like processed or junk food.Hope my information helps to make your baby cure.

    • delivered
      February 24, 2016

      yes DOC WATCHER u know what she giving him.u not there every day nah.

    • Face the Facts
      February 24, 2016

      The parents should try this health solution. Natural foods are better than operation.
      I wonder when the mother was pregnant, what did she eat and drink which could have been a contributing factor to their baby’s illness.

    • Imperial prince
      February 25, 2016

      If surgery is required then that won’t work, seeing as LP is not indicated might mean ventricular shunt is what the surgery objective. Hydrocephalus is the enlargement of brain ventricles due to accumulation of CSF which happens as a result of impaired flow or resorption. Although I don’t know if alkaline foods do what you say, its unlikely to be effective here.

      • Imperial prince
        February 25, 2016

        LP is lumbar puncture. Where a needle is inserted inside the spinal canal below the spinal cord,which is at different points in children compared with adults. But as the word lumbar alludes its done in between the lumbar vertebrae.

  12. Face the Facts
    February 23, 2016

    For a one-year old, how did he happen to have fluid on his brains? In other words what caused it? This needs to be explained to Dominican residents.
    A fund should be set up in Dominica and organize at least an annual fundraising to assist those who are not able to afford medical care. The government could subsidize it, a certain amount to the fund.

    • Imperial prince
      February 25, 2016

      Every one has this fluid bathing the brain and spinal cord, it goes by the name of cerebrospinal fluid or CSF for short. The abnormality occurs when there are problems with the flow, example in obstruction in the brain ventricles or a problem with the resorbtion; overproduction of CSF which can be caused by tumor ect.

  13. Vex
    February 23, 2016

    Matt dis child need acradio thon . Hope u will help

    • not real
      February 24, 2016

      Krazy T also has listeners. Gosh man.

      • Me
        February 25, 2016

        Indeed, and how about Vibes or DBS? Doesn’t anyone listen to them?

  14. Cedella
    February 23, 2016

    Poor baby….would like to contribute….a gofundme page so it would be easier

    • February 24, 2016

      there is a gofundme page on fb. check out his fathers page. Ron Abraham.Thanks in advance

  15. sorry
    February 23, 2016

    soory to be so harsh but the mother of this baby has lots of money post up all over her facebook she can use it

    • MIA
      February 23, 2016

      You are discuss! shame on you…………..

      • Face the Facts
        February 24, 2016

        Did you state “discuss?” It appears to be a wrong word. I know the word you meant to state but I will leave this one up to you to correct it if you wish.

    • FORKIT
      February 24, 2016

      dont care what the mother post one her facebook. this child should not be part of your nonsenical idiotic comment.

      • Dominican
        February 24, 2016

        The comment is not nonsensical and idiotic. We have to be responsible as parents. Its a good thing Ms Tina Alexander has confirmed that she will ensure the money will be used for the baby or else I would be turned off and others too! we work hard for our money you know, we want to ensure that the baby gets it. God bless this baby and the people who are helping out.

    • delivered
      February 24, 2016

      sorry to be hash. u forget is you that gave it to her nah.so she had to put it on face book to embarass you.

  16. A Voice in the Wilderness
    February 23, 2016

    Where would the surgery take place? Does the Euro mean Guadeloupe? This is absolutely a worthy cause to support and I will be happy to do that.

    • DCA Boi
      February 24, 2016

      most likely in Martinique

  17. Doc. Love
    February 23, 2016

    I am very sorry to hear about this child. Have no fear, when Skeritt returns to island, you will get all the money you need. If he can give some Indians that have never heard of a country called Dominica, approximately $60,000 as a donation, I am positively sure he will do the same for his own people.l

    • indeed
      February 23, 2016

      Is it true that……Peter will soon pay for Paul as there are so many party supporters and Ministers going to Martinique for treatment and bilsl are unpaid that soon Martinique will not be happy to welcome Dominican patients. Dont be fooled that Skerrit will pay these medical bills

    • Just my 2 cents
      February 24, 2016

      Shut you mouth …..ungrateful when all countries were helping Dominica after erika and still helping you all never complain. ….so why don’t you say the smame about uwp supporters you made collection for you all leader of the uwp……you all can do the same for the little boy

    • MIA
      February 24, 2016

      Now is not the time for backing that’s a young child in need. Find yourself with in yourself before you post such a comment.

  18. Tjebe Fort
    February 23, 2016

    Well, if govt. can send an old fellow, like P.J. to Martinique for treatment I don’t see why they can not send a young life full of promise too. Charity does not begin in the Punjab but at home.

    • Just saying
      February 23, 2016

      Well if Dominicans that support Lennox Linton can donate money toward his legal fees, I’m sure they can donate toward this baby’s health…..Charity does not begin in helping politicians but the children who are supposed to be the future!!!!

      • may
        February 24, 2016

        You guys have a problem with us supporting our leader. We didn’t ask for your help so now is your turn to support that sick little boy and stop braying about Lennox.

    • Go collect
      February 24, 2016

      Yes the same thing for all the money you all collected for Linton ….since you all so generous go on q95 and make a collection for this kid.

      • Dominican
        February 24, 2016

        I support you on that

      • delivered
        February 24, 2016

        is that u cant get over.ahah magwaysar

  19. KID ON THE BLOCK
    February 23, 2016

    Let’s hope this one touches Matt.

    • Tjebe Fort
      February 24, 2016

      Kid, things like this always touch Matt. The thin is Kid, will it touch YOUR wallet?

      • Face the Facts
        February 24, 2016

        And yours?

    • Ex da lawman
      February 24, 2016

      and skerit too.He just gave almost sixty thousand to charity.

  20. Observer
    February 23, 2016

    “While the world is absorbed with microcephaly as an effect of the zika virus”… It has been clarified that the zika virus is not link to microcephaly. So why are you reports still spreading this rumours?

    • Marguerite
      February 23, 2016

      Any proof. Please site your sources.

  21. karla is back
    February 23, 2016

    fly this precious baby to one of these french islands plz where he can get free medical assistance

  22. karla is back
    February 23, 2016

    fly him to one of the french islands where he can get free medical assistance plzz

  23. Poto Domnichen
    February 23, 2016

    Lets see how quick we come up with that money. lets do this. we did it how many times for the uncle lennox… they should donate the extras from what they collected too. matt work your magic..

  24. February 23, 2016

    awwww…poor baby should never have to go through this…i will definitely contribute toward this cause…but never for a man that doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut

    • Go collect
      February 24, 2016

      They prefer to spend money to bailout someone who is not sick but for a problem with his mouth…..but will not help a person that is sick and in need …..but they say every dog have their day.

      • February 24, 2016

        but people working for their money they choose to do what they want with it… I don’t understand u at all GO COLLECT.if people want to support lennox whose mouth is his problem or the baby with a real issue its up to them.SO HUSHHH!!!

      • delivered
        February 24, 2016

        go collect please keep your crap of out of this.this is no joking matter.YOU HEAR ME.

      • may
        February 24, 2016

        Did anyone say they were not going to contribute? Stop jumping to conclusions cause you have no intention of donating a dime. Matt and q95 are always willing, it wouldn’t be the first time nor the last. Have you ever heard radio thon to help the sick on any other radio station in Dominica?

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