Sheena Rampaul-Nagrani was shocked and saddened to learn of the plight of 29-year-old Amoya McLeish, a young mother of three facing the removal of her children from the converted fowl coop she called home in Oxford, Manchester.

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) had mandated that McLeish’s home must be of a certain standard in order for her children to live with her. The story of the struggling mother’s desperation to complete the construction of a house, in order for her kids to be under the same roof as her, was reported in a local newspaper in late 2022.

“I had read about her plight, and went to lengths to get hold of her, to let her know I wanted to help. Her astonishment and immense gratitude melted my heart, and confirmed to me what I already knew – that it was such a natural joy for me to make a difference in the lives of those who truly need it,” Rampaul-Nagrani, executive chairman of Life Revamped Foundation, told Observer Online.

Earlier this year, Life Revamped assisted McLeish with the funding needed to complete the home.

“Through the help of others, we were able to make her dream a reality,” Rampaul-Nagrani said.

McLeish, according to a text message she reportedly sent to Rampaul-Nagrani, said it was a “dream come through” and expressed gratitude to the philanthropist.

“From the day you came into me and my kids’ life, you have been a real inspiration and I will forever be grateful to you. I am happy I met you Mrs Sheena Nagrani, continue to do the great job that you are doing,” McLeish is quoted as saying in the text message that Rampaul-Nagrani said further “melted” her heart.

Life Revamped is also a sponsor of the Jamaica Down Syndrome Foundation.

Founded in late 2022, the Life Revamped foundation aims to help Jamaicans “without specific cause or demographic”.

Originally named Life Transformers, the foundation’s name was changed to Life Revamped, which Rampaul-Nagrani said fits more in line with its vision and mission statement.

According to Rampaul-Nagrani, Life Revamped has so far helped over 30 people, totalling nearly $3 million in assistance.

Since assisting McLeish, Rampaul-Nagrani said she has adopted a 97-year-old visually-impaired man, providing him with groceries weekly, a caregiver and paid utilities.

“I also provide him with a listening ear when he wants to call to tell me about his day,” she said.

Life Revamped is also a sponsor of the Jamaica Down Syndrome Foundation, where it sponsors two children’s medical expenses.

“These children suffer from neurological disorder and epilepsy. We also send two high school children to school where we cover their fees, uniforms, lunch money and books,” she said.

What’s more is that the foundation also recently made a significant monetary contribution to an elderly man whose home was burnt to the ground, said Rampaul-Nagrani, adding that the foundation has a strong relationship with the Jamaica Society for the Blind and has also contributed to several underprivileged communities, especially during the Christmas holidays.

“These are just some of the initiatives taken on by Life Revamped Foundation, with many more to come,” she said.

Added Rampaul-Nagrani: “I live by my mantra ‘Life’s vitals, even moreso than the physical vitals such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels, are HOPE, SPIRIT AND PRIDE, since without these, there is no life at all’.

“In essence, this is what my foundation is predicated on: the offering of hope. As simple and cliche as it may sound, I truly want to help people. This brings me an unparalleled joy and nothing makes me happier,” she said.