Dancehall icons Bounty Killer and Shaggy have joined forces to assist fellow veteran artist Lieutenant Stitchie, who’s at present going through critical well being challenges.
On Thursday, October 3, the 2 artists offered a donation of USD $10,000 to Lt. Stitchie’s spouse, Mrs. Laing, throughout a small ceremony in Kingston. The donation, facilitated via The Bounty Basis, will go in the direction of overlaying the mounting medical prices related to Stitchie’s care.
“In a heartfelt act of generosity, The Bounty Basis and Shaggy made a big donation of USD 10,000 to Cleve Laing, higher generally known as Lieutenant Stitchie, along with his spouse, Mrs. Laing, amassing the cheque on his behalf. The presentation occurred on October 3, 2024, at PAJ Imports Restricted, situated on Fixed Spring Street in Kingston.
“Rodney Value, famously generally known as Bounty Killer, alongside his supervisor Paul “Bankey” Giscombe, personally handed over the cheque. This contribution exemplifies The Bounty Basis’s unwavering dedication to giving again and making a significant impression throughout the neighborhood,” Bounty shared on his Instagram account.
Lt. Stitchie, whose actual title is Cleve Laing, has been in a long-term care facility after struggling a extreme mind hemorrhage that has left him unresponsive. The reggae and dancehall legend is at present present process specialised remedy, and his household final month launched a GoFundMe campaign with a purpose of USD $100,000 to help with medical payments and rehabilitation bills.
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The severity of Lt. Stitchie’s well being points had been the topic of rumors since 2023, however his household had remained non-public concerning the specifics of his situation till now. The household’s message on the fundraising web page burdened the urgency of the state of affairs, interesting for public assist.
“Pricey household, buddies, and well-wishers, we’re reaching out to you throughout this extremely difficult time. Our beloved Cleve ‘Lt. Stitchie’ Laing, a husband, father, and buddy, has lately suffered a extreme mind hemorrhage that has left him unresponsive,” the household shared.
The GoFundMe web page additionally highlighted the escalating prices of Stitchie’s medical care and the significance of rehabilitation. “Each donation, irrespective of how small, will make a distinction and produce hope to Cleve and his household throughout this tough journey,” the household said, urging followers and supporters to share the marketing campaign to assist attain the fundraising purpose.
The reggae and dancehall neighborhood has rallied round Lt. Stitchie, who’s acknowledged for his contributions to the style over a number of many years. Followers, fellow artists, and well-wishers have been providing prayers and monetary assist to help in his restoration. The household expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of affection and assist, concluding their message with, “Thanks from the underside of our hearts. Your generosity and prayers imply the world to us.”
