Patient’s Gift Powers Local Heart Surgery | Jamaica News

A woman facing her sixth heart surgery donates $4,000 in life-saving equipment to Jamaica’s University Hospital of the West Indies, empowering local surgeons to perform advanced minimally invasive procedures. Abigaye Smythe, founder of the I Have a Heart Foundation and a lifelong advocate after battling a rare genetic heart condition since age seven, sees this as personal healing turned into community impact. Having undergone five surgeries at UHWI herself, she’s now fundraising to ensure future patients receive cutting-edge care without leaving home. Her foundation has already helped 60 patients through $120 million in free surgeries, but recognized a critical gap: lack of equipment. With partners, she secured the gear, turning vision into reality. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton hailed her as a beacon of community-driven healthcare excellence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa993dc4cad361c3