Jamaica: Tracey-Ann Ricketts Needs Your Help

Tracey-Ann Ricketts needs your help – A father is calling on the government to intervene in a medical emergency involving his child. Trace Ricketts staged a peaceful protest on Monday morning to create awareness about the life-threatening illness his daughter has which has now left her blind in one eye.

The fourteen year old, Tracey-Ann Ricketts, who is suffering from a rare form of cancer in the face. In mid-July, she started feeling pain in the right side of her jaw, she was taken to a local clinic where an x-ray was conducted and was told that she had an impacted wisdom tooth.

From one hospital to a next, with the pain getting more severe an MRI was recommended. It was then discovered that Tracey-Ann had osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that begins in the cells that form bones.

Tracey-Ann is currently at the University Hospital of the West Indies however, the severity of her condition requires medical attention outside of the country.

Mr. Rickets sought international assistance, however, a letter was sent to the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton. And now a number of entertainers including king Yellowman who had that same tumor have joined the call for some assistance.

To reach out or get in touch with her Mum and Dad, you can contact: Dad: 1(876)791-7751 Mum: 1 (876) 458-110