61-year-old Dominican national Zophar “Tupac” Andrew living in Antigua & Barbuda for over two decades is appealing for assistance as he faces urgent medical challenges linked to advanced prostate cancer

​A 61-year-old Dominican national living in Antigua and Barbuda for more than two decades is appealing for assistance as he faces urgent medical challenges linked to prostate cancer. Zophar “Tupac” Andrew, who migrated from Dominica in search of better opportunities, was diagnosed with the illness approximately 12 years ago and is now in critical need of surgery estimated at EC$6,000, a cost he cannot afford.
 
His health has reportedly deteriorated significantly, limiting his ability to work and support himself, while the absence of legal identification and medical coverage in Antigua has further complicated access to formal assistance.
 
Andrew has reportedly sought help from several avenues, including churches and community groups, but has so far been unable to secure the financial support required for surgery. With no family in Antigua and relatives in Dominica unable to assist, he currently lives in a small wooden structure on a farm in Jennings, surviving mainly from crops he is still able to cultivate.
 
Although he has received some help with food and basic necessities, his condition continues to worsen, prompting renewed calls for community support as he seeks financial assistance to undergo the life-saving procedure.