BRADES, Montserrat – The family of Ezra David needs to raise $100,000 US in four weeks to be able to medivac him to the United Kingdom for further medical care.
David was found March 18 in a ghaut in Carrs Bay, Montserrat after being missing from the day before. His mother Mary Allen said it was upon arrival in Antigua that she was told he’d been shot in the head. “The doctors did not expect him to survive the night,” she said. “Now almost two months later he is still alive and improving and we are thankful to God for that.”
David, 33 was Medivacked to Trinidad & Tobago after the Antigua hospital was unable to treat his condition. Now in a Port of Spain hospital, which is not being named for security reasons, he has undergone two surgeries; one to relieve the swelling on his brain and the other to insert a shunt through which liquids can drain.
“He is listed as critically stable and the bullet has not been removed,” Veta Wade, David’s girlfriend said. “Doctors believe he can make a full recovery with consistent health care.”
Wade said the cost of caring for her boyfriend is escalating in Trinidad and he needs to be moved to the UK where he can be cared for through the National Health Service.
The cost to medivac David is US$100,000 because of all of the elements critical to keep him stable during the flight.
The family is appealing for public and private entities, friends and residents to contribute to raising the funds. A bank account has been established at the Royal Bank of Canada in the name of Mary Allen and Veta Wade to receive donations. The account number is (09615) 7181035.
Further information on other fundraising initiatives will be announced in the coming days on ZJB Radio.
Photos: Ezra David born George Allen Jr. is listed as in critically stable in a Trinidad hospital after being left for dead in Montserrat. His family is seeking public support to raise US$ 100,000 to medivac him for further treatment in the United Kingdom. Doctors said his remarkable physical health has contributed to his body fighting off infections and steadily improving following the surgeries to relieve the pressure on his brain.
See information below for international donations towards assisting Ezra:
(1)FOR SWIFT PAYMENT IN CANADIAN CURRENCY MT 103 RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, MONTSERRAT
FIELD 56: DESTINATION / INTERMEDIARY BANK
SWIFT ROYCCAT2
TRANSIT NO: 06686
RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
6TH FLOOR, 180 WELLINGTON ST. W
TORONTO, ONTARIO, M5J 1JI
FIELD 57: PAY TO / BENEFICIARY BANK
ACCOUNT NO: 2415438
SWIFT: ROYCKNSK
RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
BASSETERRE
ST.KITTS
FIELD 59: BENEFICIARY CUSTOMER
MEDIVAC EZRA DAVID
C/O ANN ALLEN & VETA WADE
09615 718 1035
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
BRADES
MONTSERRAT
Kindly put our transit number 09615 in front of the beneficiary customer account number
(2) FOR SWIFT PAYMENT IN EURO CURRENCY MT 103 RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, MONTSERRAT
FIELD 56: DESTINATION / INTERMEDIARY BANK
SOCEFRPP
Societe Generale
Paris
FIELD 57: PAY TO BANK / BENEFICIARY BANK
001015458050
ROYCKNSK
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Basseterre, St. Kitts
FIELD 59: BENEFICIARY CUSTOMER
MEDIVAC EZRA DAVID
C/O ANN ALLEN & VETA WADE
09615 718 1035
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
BRADES
MONTSERRAT
Kindly put our transit number 09615 in front of the beneficiary customer account number
(3) FOR SWIFT PAYMENT IN STERLING CURRENCY MT 103 RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, MONTSERRAT
FIELD 56: DESTINATION / INTERMEDIARY BANK
SWIFT ROYCGB2L
SORT CODE 600143
RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
71/71A QUEEN VICTORIA STREET
LONDON
EC4V 4DE
FIELD 57: PAY TO / BENEFICIARY BANK
ACCOUNT NO: 3003118
SWIFT: ROYCKNSK
RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
BASSETERRE
ST.KITTS
FIELD 59: BENEFICIARY CUSTOMER
MEDIVAC EZRA DAVID
C/O ANN ALLEN & VETA WADE
09615 718 1035
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
BRADES
MONTSERRAT
Kindly put our transit number 09615 in front of the beneficiary customer account number
(4) FOR SWIFT PAYMENT IN US CURRENCY MT 103 RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, MONTSERRAT
FIELD 56: DESTINATION / INTERMEDIARY BANK
FW 021000021
SWIFT CHASUS33
J P MORGAN CHASE
270 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10017
FIELD 57: PAY TO / BENEFICIARY BANK
ACCOUNT NO. 0011879459
SWIFT ROYCLCLC
RBC ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
CASTRIES
ST LUICIA
FIELD 59: BENEFICIARY CUSTOMER
MEDIVAC EZRA DAVID
C/O ANN ALLEN & VETA WADE
09615 718 1035
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
BRADES
MONTSERRAT
I would like to know why the family of Mr.Allen is asking for donation concerning the health of this gentleman.If my knowledge serves me right,and I do not think that is the case wasn’t this gentleman born on the Island of St.Thomas which is a U.S.Territory,why wasn’t he transferred there,for medical treatment instead of Trinidad, and instead of asking for donation to send him to the U,S.they are asking for donation to send him to England.America take care of their own and would be able to cover his medical expenses,and where they have more qualified doctors,in the case of his circumstances.Is there something that the family is hiding and not telling the Montserrat public,and people abroad,I’m sorry if I hurt anyone feelings after writing this comment,but the truth have to be told,I would hate to know myself or others are throwing good money away even is for a good cause,maybe someone else out there more deserving of this donation,and if I’m wronge the family have a right to correct me.
You are correct in that he is an American citizen. However, the family has said he has not maintained any residency in any US jurisdiction which is part of the challenge. Also agencies they have contacted have said they were unable to help him because he is overseas.