In Memory of Atiya Shania Persaud

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Shania’s passing.
We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Shaniya and we grieve with her family. Shaniya was incredibly brave and equally smart. She was full of life and fought desperately to save her own. Before her passing she requested and was fondly referred to as Princess Elsa. Her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of many.

On August 5, 2019, the case of Shania Atiya Persaud was presented to SHEA and we gladly accepted. Shania sustained third degree burns across 70% of her body when the home where she lived burned to the ground with her inside.  Shania survived the fire by walking out of the house as it burned; she was covered in flames and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital by neighbors. She is currently at GPHC in a guarded state. 

SHEA has secured treatment for Shania in the United States; however, she needs to be transported by medical air ambulance. We are currently working on securing her medical visa and raising funds to cover the cost of her expenses. We have also partnered with the Rotary Club of Demerara to expedite her medical transport.

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