Calypso Rose donates to Tobago dialysis unit

TOBAGO Regional Health Authority’s dialysis unit staff at the Scarborough Health Centre were all smiles on October 29 as Calypso Rose (Linda McCartha Monica Sandy-Lewis) made a fdonation to the unit. She handed over a cheque to Dr Faith BYisrael, Secretary of Health, Wellness and Social Protection.

Rose, 84, arrived in Tobago on October 24 for the carnival celebration.

The THA honoured the musical icon by renaming Milford Road, Scarborough, Calypso Rose Boulevard.

In a Division of Health media release on October 29, Calypso Rose explained why she made the donation.

“When I knew that I was coming to Tobago, as a kidney patient, I say, 'I have to make a donation to my island, Tobago.' I heard that in Tobago they also have a kidney foundation. so now I am donating this beautiful piece of white paper (cheque).”

BYisrael said, “I thank you so much for this and, of course, the doctors and nurses here will continue to take good care of you while you are on this island.”

After the handover, Calypso Rose received dialysis treatment at the unit.