The family of Chutney singer Andy Singh is seeking assistance with his medical expenses after he suffered a stroke last month.
Singh, 52, is unable to speak properly or walk and he needs to undergo private medical tests and treatment.
Singh’s daughter Ahalia, who has set up a GoFundMe page, told Guardian Media that her father suffered a stroke on October 24 at his home and was admitted to the San Fernando General Hospital.
She said a CT scan revealed that the stroke affected his brain. He was discharged from the hospital on October 29.
In her post on the GoFundMe Page, Ahalia stated, “They told us that there was not much more than they can do and advised us to take him privately.
“He is currently unable to use his entire right side of his body, therefore resulting in his inability to walk. The stroke has damaged part of his brain and he can only say three words and cannot spell. This has been really tough on our entire family, emotionally, mentally and financially. We have consulted with two doctors privately but because he is so complicated health-wise, we have to do tests in order to figure out exactly what’s wrong. He has to undergo speech therapy and physiotherapy as well as a series of strict medications.”
Given the high cost of private medical care, Ahalia said there was no way her family would be able to afford the tests and treatment he requires.
She said, “He is unable to work and even with myself and my sister’s salaries combined, we cannot pay for all of his medical bills. The doctors indicated that it will be a long road to recovery therefore, we would be grateful for any support given, if you knew him from singing, or if you would just like to see our father get better, any donation will be gladly accepted.”
Singh is well known in the Chutney arena and has performed at several Chutney Soca Monarch competitions.
Just over US $2,400 in donations were made to the GoFundMe account up to yesterday afternoon.
Anyone willing to assist can also contact the family at 361-6540.
