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Let's start picking up the pieces

Melissa Hurricane Relief Support

The country is in the recovery phase post Hurricane Melissa. A lot of people need help. As we keep in mind our colleagues, relatives, citizens in the west, the association wants to organize our own relief efforts.

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We, the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association (JPA), have decided to partner with Lion’s Club to offer assistance to our fellow countrymen.

 

Some of us may volunteer individually but we believe it’s important that the association shows its collective support.​

Relief & Support Donation List

Tangible Items (Physical Donations)

  • Personal Care & Hygiene Supplies

    • Soap, body wash

    • Toothpaste & toothbrushes

    • Sanitary napkins & menstrual supplies

    • Diapers (all sizes)

    • Baby wipes

    • Deodorant

    • Shampoo & conditioner

    • Hand sanitizer

    • Toilet paper & tissues

    • Towels & washcloths

  • Food & Nutrition

    • Bottled water

    • Canned goods (vegetables, meats, soups, beans)

    • Dry goods (rice, flour, sugar, oats)

    • Snacks (crackers, cereal, granola bars)

    • Baby formula & baby food

    • Nutritional drinks (Ensure, Supligen)

    • Shelf-stable milk

  • Clothing & Linen

    • Clothing for men, women & children

    • Undergarments (new only)

    • Socks & slippers

    • Blankets & sheets

    • Pillows

    • Raincoats & lightweight jackets

  • Medicine & First Aid

    • Pain relievers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen)

    • Antiseptic wipes/alcohol

    • Bandages & gauze

    • Ointments (antibiotic cream, burn cream)

    • Disposable gloves

    • Blood pressure monitors

    • Thermometers

  • Household & Clean-Up Supplies

    • Disinfectant & bleach

    • Cleaning cloths

    • Garbage bags

    • Flashlights

    • Batteries

    • Power banks

    • Small fans

    • Mosquito repellent

    • Matches or lighters

  • Physiotherapy & Rehab Supplies

    • Resistance bands

    • Therapy balls

    • Portable TENS units

    • Hot/cold packs

    • Braces & supports (ankle, knee, lumbar, wrist)

    • Exercise mats

    • Gait belts

    • Portable stools/chairs for treatment

    • Splints or orthoses (new or gently used)

  • Professional Tools for Physiotherapists Affected

    • Stethoscopes

    • BP cuffs

    • Pulse oximeters

    • Tape (athletic, kinesiology)

    • Massage oil/cream

    • Stationery (notebooks, pens, clipboards)

    • Portable treatment kits

    • Replacement uniforms/scrubs

Non-Tangible Items (Support, Services & Resources)

  • .Emotional & Psychological Support

    • Peer support check-ins

    • Mental health counseling referrals

    • Prayer and encouragement groups

    • Online support circles for affected clinicians

  • Professional & Operational Assistance

    • Temporary work coverage for affected physiotherapists

    • Help with relocating clinics or equipment

    • Free or discounted continuing education for disaster-affected colleagues

    • Virtual telehealth support for displaced clients

    • Assistance with documentation for insurance claims or rebuilding

  • Volunteer Services

    • Physiotherapists volunteering time for free treatment sessions

    • Assistants to help with clean-up of clinics or homes

    • Drivers to deliver supplies

    • Community mobilization teams

  • Financial & Administrative Relief

    • Monetary donations

    • Gift cards (supermarket, gas, pharmacy)

    • Sponsorship for equipment replacement

    • Data or phone credit for colleagues who lost connectivity

  • Community Support Activities

    • Health screenings for affected communities

    • Mobile rehab clinics

    • Educational sessions on safe lifting, managing injuries, stress management, etc.

    • Exercise and mobility workshops for shelter residents

Please complete the form below if you would like to volunteer or make a contribution towards the JPA’s Melissa Hurricane Relief Effort. Our people need our help. 💚💛🖤

How can you help?

If you’d like to make monetary donations please use the information below.

Banking Details

Account # : 5501111898

Account Type: Chequing/Current Account JMD

Name: Jamaica Physiotherapy Association

Branch: Sagicor Liguanea


Account # : 5501130208

Account Type: Savings Account US

Name: Jamaica Physiotherapy Association

Branch: Sagicor Liguanea

Please use the link below to submit your donation payment details.


Enter "Hurricane Melissa Relief" as the reason for your donation. Please do not email or WhatsApp the confirmation of payment. https://forms.zohopublic.com/jpa/form/PaymentRequest/formperma/4ln-jm1cmshcQcUDc4HNNR0wNnYG2UCECQkDpOKbdvg

Drop Box Locations

To drop off your donations in kind (NO CASH), visit any of the locations below:

  • The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Physiotherapy Department

  • The Spanish Town Hospital (STH) Physiotherapy Department

  • The University of the West Indies School of Physiotherapy, Mona

  • The Rehabilitation Institute of the Caribbean

  • Rehab Oasis Limited

Contact

Please contact the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association (JPA) via email at contact@jpajm.org or via Phone or WhatsApp at +1(658) 220 4270.


Thank you for your willingness to support our fellow Jamaicans in need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.💚💛🖤


Warm Regards,

Jamaica Physiotherapy Association (JPA) and the Lion's Club of Spanish Town

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