For four days, I didn't know if my family was alive - Williamson
Summary
Boxer Troy Williamson was unable to contact his family in Jamaica for four days after Hurricane Melissa hit. His family is safe, but their home and business were destroyed. Troy is fundraising and plans to visit Jamaica after his upcoming fight.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a category five storm on October 28.
- The hurricane caused 28 deaths and affected around 1.5 million people in Jamaica.
- Troy Williamson's family home and sports bar in Jamaica were destroyed by the storm.
- He received a message from his father on Facebook Messenger once communications were restored.
- Williamson is raising funds to help his family with basic needs like food and shelter.
- Financial aid totaling $6.7 billion has been pledged to assist Jamaica's recovery.
- Williamson will soon compete against Callum Simpson in a boxing match.
- The money from his fight will help fund the rebuilding of his family's home and business.
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