International News: NBA’s Miami Heat donates US$1 million to Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts in Jamaica

Posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2025. 9:49 pm CST.

By Aaron Humes: Responding to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, the NBA team Miami Heat has pledged US$1 million to support recovery initiatives for those affected by the storm, the Jamaica Observer reports. The donation is a collaborative effort with the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and Carnival Corporation & plc, benefiting Direct Relief, a humanitarian organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being for communities in need.

The funds will be used to provide essential medical supplies and resources needed to support the ongoing recovery efforts in the wake of the disaster.

“Our hearts go out to the people of Jamaica,” expressed Eric Woolworth, president of The Heat Group’s Business Operations. He added, “In Florida, we are all too familiar with the widespread devastation caused by a Category 5 storm. Direct Relief provides life-saving and ongoing assistance, which is so critical as residents begin the long road to rebuilding their communities.”

Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, echoed these sentiments, saying, “Our connection to Jamaica runs deep, and we need to support its communities now more than ever. Donating to Direct Relief will help fund vital assistance to individuals and families whose lives have been upended by this devastating storm.”

In response to Jamaica’s request for aid, Direct Relief is preparing to deploy 100 field medic packs containing first-aid and triage supplies for front-line responders. The organization has also coordinated with Jamaica’s Ministry of Health to ensure access to additional medicines and medical supplies as they become necessary.

Among the medical supplies being prepared for delivery are antibiotics, personal protective equipment, and medications for chronic diseases, along with other essential items crucial for recovery efforts.

“Direct Relief is deeply grateful for the generosity of the Miami Heat, the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, and Carnival Corporation,” said Amy Weaver, chief executive officer of Direct Relief. “This support builds on the Arison family’s longstanding commitment to Direct Relief’s mission and accelerates urgently needed medical assistance for communities in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall. It will put medicines, supplies and clinical support into the hands of local health workers right away—delivering immediate relief today and strengthening the capacity of health systems to recover and withstand future storms.”

The system continues to head toward Cuba and the Bahamas and remains a major hurricane.

 

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