HURRICANE BERYL RELIEF
for Treasure Beach, Jamaica
The beautiful and bright community of Treasure Beach was in the path of a destructive force of nature on July 3, 2024.
Category 4 Hurricane Beryl’s winds and rains devastatingly ruined the homes and livelihoods of much of its residents. The people of Treasure Beach will be leaning heavily on the generosity of hearts and hands to rebuild and recover from the tremendous amount of damage done.
As I become aware of organizations or efforts to directly impact and assist in this place where my roots run deep, I will vett them and share here on this page.
Please check back frequently.
I ask that in whatever capacity you have available to you, please contribute to the collective care being sent to this part of the world. Your gifts, prayers and practices will all join the energy needed for this exceptional community in its restoration.
As always, I have no doubt that the enduring and resilient spirit of this land and it’s people will RISE above this unchosen adversity, to SHINE well beyond its shores.
HOW YOU CAN HELP…
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If you've been on retreat with me to any of the three Kotch villas you've met some AMAZING Team members and been a beneficiary of their exceptional service during our stay. I have a through list of current needs for some of those members. Please contact me if you'd like to have it forwarded to you.
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> WISE WELLNESS CENTRE RELIEF FUND <
Empress Thandi and her team, who serve Treasure Beach, have organized this effort to support the people of Pedro Plains, Beacon, Newcombe Valley, Southfield, Round Hill, and Top Hill where the communities are in close proximity to Treasure Beach and remain vulnerable to the elements
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Los Angeles based WalkGood LA has founders with Jamaican roots, and is a Black & Brown-led community wellness organization who provide spaces for healing through community yoga classes, guided meditations, hikes, run clubs and other activations throughout the area.
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Please specify that your donations are for TREASURE BEACH. The parish name is St. Elizabeth.
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100% of the proceeds from these archival prints will go directly towards the relief efforts and the people of the Treasure Beach community.
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The Great Bay area of Treasure Beach was one of the hardest hit. Many have lost whole homes with all belongings and are without essential services.
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• TRUDI JAMES HAWKE •
ERYT, YACEP, GD EX SCI, BS ZOO
While being born in Mandeville, Jamaica, Trudi’s family lineage is deeply imbedded in the history of Treasure Beach. She is a well travelled and a devoted mother of four whose journey into discovering the many therapeutic benefits of yoga began with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 2010. Formerly educated in Exercise Sciences at Auburn University, Alabama and The University of Sydney, Australia she also found deep admiration and reverence for the ancient spiritual practice of yoga. Trudi endeavors to educate and enrich students with any wisdom she has found along the way.
As Pattabhi Jois, the father of Ashtanga, has said “Do your practice and all is coming.”