Asafa Powell spends his birthday delivering homes to hurricane victims
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Retired sprint icon Asafa Powell turned his birthday on Sunday, November 23, into a hurricane relief mission, delivering homes to families who were left devastated last month by Hurricane Melissa.
“Amazing way to spend my birthday! Delivering homes to families affected by the hurricane, who might not get to celebrate holidays like this. It was truly special seeing their smiles and tears of joy,” Powell said in a captioned post on Instagram.
“Thanks to everyone who donated through the GoFundMe. I really appreciate it.”
Asafa Powell (R) assist a workman as they set up a home donated by the athlete to families affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Earlier this month, the former sprinter and his wife, Alyshia, also delivered groceries and toiletries to hurricane victims in Georges Valley, St Elizabeth, courtesy of a donation from United States Olympian Noah Lyles, through his Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation, and his fiancée, fellow track athlete Junelle Bromfield.
Asafa Powell and his wife Alyshia
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