Donations now being accepted for Hurricane Melissa Relief below
Happy New Year & Update from the President
Another year has passed and as we look back, there were lots of memories created - some good and some disastrous, like Hurricane Melissa. In any event, we were able to do 3 mission trips to Jamaica, one being an emergency trip for Hurricane Melissa relief.
Our March trip to Vere was successful with us seeing over 200 patients. We were pleasantly surprised to note that in one area, the severity of hypertension cases had declined. The team was also able to stay at a house (which felt like home) versus a hotel. This also benefited us in that it lessened the travel times to the clinics.
The second trip to Buff Bay, Portland was manned mainly by a team from San Antonio, Texas led by Dr. Richard Dias along with Dr. Keen and his team from Florida. This was also a very successful trip in that we were able to help many patients.
Not two weeks after their return, hurricane Melissa devasted Jamaica. This awakened CAMEO to join up with another local group to do an emergency relief trip. Taking only 5 volunteers along with Dr. Keen on this trip, they were able to provide some much-needed medical care to several patients in some of the rural areas in Westmoreland and Hanover. Areas that have not gotten any hurricane supplies or support. The devastation here was great and the help was greatly appreciated.
In December, we had a fundraiser, hosted by one of our providers, in a beautiful poolside setting. Presentations were shown on what we do at the clinics and how Cameo impacted the lives of patients, their families and the volunteers themselves. There was a good turn out with lots of food and good entertainment and more importantly, we raised funds to help continue our work.
On behalf of the Board of Cameo, we would like to thank all the volunteers and our supporters over the past 32 years and look forward to your continued support in 2026.
Hurricane melissa relief
Our hearts and prayers go out to our home country of Jamaica as they now have to pick themselves back up after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. CAMEO is collecting donations in order to provide essential medical supplies and resources they now need. We will be focusing our support to the rural areas. Your support will greatly aid Jamaica in rising again.
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CAMEO
PO Box 783801, Winter Garden, FL 34778-3801
cameomissions@yahoo.com Phone (954) 473-6006 & Fax (407) 270-3738
