CalvinAir Helicopters and the Calvin Ayre Foundation Quickly Rescue Boy in Need

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7-year-old G’Ani Bridgewater and Mother Leoma Prince

The Calvin Ayre Foundation and CalvinAir Helicopters worked together with the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) to provide urgent medical support for 7-year-old G’Ani Bridgewater.

On May 27th, G’Ani and his parents were airlifted to Martinique for specialized treatment after financial challenges arose.

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7-year-old G’Ani Bridgewater Photo Credit CAF

The Calvin Ayre Foundation covered nearly US$22,000 of the US$31,540 total cost, ensuring there were no delays in his care. Both organizations emphasized the importance of their partnership in addressing critical healthcare needs.

G’Ani’s parents expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the life-saving assistance they received.

This story was first published by Antigua News on May 30, 2025: antigua.news/2025/05/30/calvinair-helicopters-and-the-calvin-ayre-foundation-quickly-rescue-boy-in-need. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (6)

  • Antigua Surf May 30, 2025, 11:06 AM

    Awesome awesome. A charity if that’s what we can call it, like this should be awarded by the government. Saving many lives and blessing many families! Should we call that a second shot at life? Every knows that with these medical fees, not much people can afford to get urgent medical attention. We should always call out the Calvinair helicopters and the Calvin Ayre foundation
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  • Rhea May 30, 2025, 11:08 AM

    How awesome. Just another life saved. Super heros don’t only wear capes!
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    • Unruly One May 31, 2025, 8:48 AM

      Well done CAF. You guys have really been an amazing find to the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
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  • Sir Ryan May 30, 2025, 8:29 PM

    Healing to you son.
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  • Juju Bee May 31, 2025, 8:54 AM

    Thank God for this man. Calvin has assisted so many families through his foundation. I never like hearing about children being sick. It breaks my heart cause their so innocent
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons May 31, 2025, 11:09 AM

    Happy this child is alright
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