The gospel dancehall star Lieteunant Stitchie (Lieutenant Stitchie) He suffered a serious brain hemorrhage in recent days that kept him in a coma in a long-term care facility..
Following this, the singer's family 58 years, whose real name is Cleve Laing, started the 2 September a fundraising campaign on the platform GoFundMe called “Support Stitchie's rehabilitation journey” (“Support Stitchie’s rehabilitate journey”, in English)
The campaign is promoted by the artist's wife, Sophia Laing, and for now has already raised more than 5.700 Dollars, although the goal is 100.000 Dollars.
“We are reaching out to you during this incredibly difficult time.. Our dear Cleve ‘Lt. Stitchie’ Laing, husband, father and friend, He recently suffered a severe brain hemorrhage that left him unconscious.”, says the campaign text.
The campaign adds that “We urgently need you to join us in providing the help you need in a long-term care facility, where you can receive rehabilitation care. Your donation will make a difference by providing hope to Lt. Stitchie and his family during this difficult time”.
“Every donation, no matter how small it is, will make a difference and give hope to Cleve and his family during this difficult journey”, emphasizes the family's request for help.
Lt. Stitchie already faced some health problems after collapsing on stage last year.
His musical career and recognitions
His dancehall career began in the late 1990s. 70 and their first album arrived in 1987, called Wear Yuh Size, while for the foreign market it was called Great Ambition.
In 1997, after a traffic accident, He converted to Christianity and went from dancehall to reggae gospel.
In his secular stage he published 8 Albums, working with Jamaica's leading producers, as Bobby Digital, Danny Browne, Donovan Germaine, Sly y Robbie, y Steelie & Cleevie.
While after his conversion he published other 9 plates, in addition to several recognitions, like in 2002 who received the award for “Best Male Reggae Vocal Performance of the Year” in The Marlin Caribbean Gospel Music Awards.
In 2012, while, Stitchie received an honorary doctorate from Cornerstone Christian University in Orlando, Florida, in recognition of his contribution to gospel reggae.
At the same time, in 2021, was honored at the National Awards and Honors on the occasion of the 59 Jamaican Independence Anniversary.
