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A GoFundMe account has been created for Stanford Junior Valerie, who was robbed and shot in the head at his business place in Mero on the evening of January 13.<\/p>\n
The account was created by Valerie’s sister Donna Valerie-Ambo, who said that her brother remains in critical condition after the shooting and now requires urgent surgery and needs to be flown to Trinidad for treatment.<\/p>\n
She described Valerie as a caring, hard-working and loving member of the community.<\/p>\n
“A devoted brother, friend, father, and husband. He is always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need,” she wrote. “I am asking for your help raising funds for Stanford’s surgery and treatment. Any amount will make a massive difference in helping him on the road to recovery. We are grateful for any support you can provide, and thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.”<\/p>\n
She said any amount will her brother a chance at a healthy and happy life.<\/p>\n
“He has been there for many of us; now, we can be there for him,” Valerie-Ambo said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Valerie’s brother, Ivon Valerie said the incident has been a trying time for the family.<\/p>\n
“This is a trying time for us, but as a family, we remain unmoved and steadfast in our faith and confidence in #GOD, and we know \u201cTHIS SHALL PASS!\u201d he wrote on his Facebook page. “Because of how our parents raised us by the Word of God, WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS! OUR FOUNDATION IS THE LORD!”<\/p>\n
He thanked the many messages and calls of support and love the family has received since the incident.<\/p>\n
“Please keep them coming. We are feeling the love, and for that, we are incredibly thankful,” he wrote.<\/p>\n
According to the official police report, on the evening of January 13, \u00a0about 7:40 pm, two masked male individuals each armed with a firearm entered and robbed a mini mart in Mero known as Titanium Groceries of over $3,000.00 in cash.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the robbery the owner of the mini-mart, Stanford Valerie, male adult of St. Joseph was shot to the back of his head. He was transported to the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention,\u201d Inspector Fixton Henderson of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force reported.<\/p>\n
Based on GoFundMe statistics as of the time of writing on Tuesday morning, US$2,583 have been raised of a $80,000 goal.<\/p>\n
Those interested in assisting Valerie recover should click on the link below.<\/p>\n
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