Trainer Peter-John Parsard Commits November Earnings To Hurricane Relief Fund

In a gesture of solidarity, trainer Peter-John Parsard has pledged to donate all his earnings for the month of November to the Hurricane Relief Fund, supporting victims of the catastrophic Hurricane Melissa.

The Category 5 storm made landfall earlier this week with sustained winds exceeding 185 miles per hour, unleashing torrential rains and widespread destruction across Jamaica especially the western parishes, St Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, and St James which were among the hardest hit. Homes were flattened, roads washed away, and thousands of families displaced. In response, the Government of Jamaica activated an emergency relief fund to provide food, shelter, medical aid, and rebuilding support.

Parsard expressed deep sorrow over the devastation. “What we’ve seen since Hurricane Melissa hit is nothing short of heartbreaking,” he said. “Entire communities have been reduced to rubble. The plight of many Jamaicans is one of horror, uncertainty, and unimaginable loss.”

He continued, “I may be just one person, but I believe in the power of collective action. If my earnings this month can help even a handful of families getting relief, then it’s worth every cent. This is not just about charity—it’s about duty, about standing with our people when they need us most.”

The official Support Jamaica Disaster Relief Portal has outlined a preliminary needs list for over 400,000 affected residents, including essentials like clean water, non-perishable food, hygiene kits, and temporary shelter materials. Donations from individuals and organizations, both local and international, are being funneled into coordinated recovery efforts.

Parsard also called on the Jamaican diaspora to rally behind the cause. “Whether you’re in New York, London, Toronto, or Tokyo—if you carry Jamaica in your heart, now is the time to act. We’ve survived Hurricane Charlie, Gilbert, Ivan. We will survive Melissa too. But we need each other.”