The family of Onika Luke is seeking the public’s assistance in raising $100,000 to pay for a CT scan.
Luke, the 16-year-old waitress who was shot to her chin two Saturdays ago, had a bullet lodged in her throat. Doctors at Georgetown Public Hospital attempted to treat the inflammation to the throat which resulted in the bullet moving.
As a result, her brother Wendell Ranjee told Stabroek News, Luke has to undergo a CT scan to find out where it is lodged. The brother said they have to borrow money in order to have the scan performed. He explained that they have already sourced $30,000 through the Ministry of Public Health and they are seeking the public’s assistance with the remainder.
Persons desirous of assisting the family can contact Ranjee on 693-5661.
Luke was working at the Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant at Better Hope when she was shot. The student of St John’s College, worked after school to make ends meet. Her brother said she started working at the restaurant three months ago from 5 pm to 10 pm daily.
