The family of legendary Antiguan Calypsonian Rupert “Mighty Swallow” Philo are reaching out to the public to assist with the cost of his medical care.
Philo was hospitalised in New York in August for what has been described as several “serious health issues.”
Franklyn T Grant Jr, has set up an online donation account on the popular GoFundMe website with a goal to raise US$111,700 on behalf of Philo.
“I am appealing to you guys and gals, friends, family and strangers as well, for your financial assistance. The Medical bill is accumulating and the day-to-day finances have been depleted. I am forced to seek your help so he can survive in this foreign city. None of us expected his health to deteriorate so quickly,” Grant Jr wrote.
“At the present time, he is under extensive doctor’s care. It will take an extended period for him to recuperate. Although, he is discharged he’s still not out of the woods,” Grant Jr wrote.
Philo is reportedly living in an apartment on Fulton Street, rent-free, courtesy of Rawlston Charles.
“Due to the amount of time, he has to stay for medical attention through the winter days, the living accommodations need to be altered and/or updated,” Grant Jr said.
History
To date, King Swallow has reigned as the Caribbean Calypso King, and is the recipient of three Sunshine Awards. He has also received national honours in Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada.
Here at home, he has been awarded Grand Cross of the Most Princely Heritage.
King Swallow still holds the distinction of being the first calypsonian to grace the stage at Radio City Music Hall.
King Swallow also established and managed the oldest calypso tent, the Calypso Pepper Pot dubbed the University of Calypso.
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This is sad. Where is the labour party? Swallow has been such an ambassador for them. They should not even allow this to reach the papers.
Who’s the fella in the background? Is he single?
Wishing the King a speedy recovery and 100% restoration of health.
Exactly!!!! So embarrassing for King Swallow I am sure. I know this feeling too well. Smh. Hope everything works out. Once faith and trust is in the Lord everything will work out.
PLEASE HELP WORLD BOSS!!!
Hhhmmmmm…..well I would say ask “pussie salad” since swallow hails from willies as well but he might as well dead cos if pussie salad can leave family fe dead who is swallow ……
The Calpysonians in Antigua should do a Benefit Concert for swallow ….sell his house why die and leave house and you need medical to keep alive ….sell eberyting …
What is life if you dnt have good health …
That basement apt isn’t suitable for living in cold weather….
Wow…it’s TRUE YOU KNOW WHO YOUR REAL FRENS ARE …WHEN U SIK OR LOCKUP….
THIS HAS TO BE SO EMBARRASSING…..
REACH OUT TO THE CONSULATE IN NEW YORK
SMADY THROW A BOATRIDE….
I can see that’s a basement and in his present condition that’s the very LAST PLACE he needs to be ….
Basements are cold and swallow really could get pneumonia real quick cos his immune system is weak already …..HE HAS TO MOVE FROM THAT BASEMENT ASAP……
My god look at him ….
In God I trust
Ppl ppl please help!!!!
Please this nah look good…
D’ nice I see you’re back at it. It’s so sad. Somehow I had faith you would have changed but once again I’m disappointed. Swallow belongs to all of us. I have all confidence that swallow will be well taken care of now that his situation had been brought to the attention of the nation.
Brit….. .change ???? Change what …dnt hide behind false name to speak….. cos I dnt
I say it like I mean it and I do….cos its the TRUTH and you know it….
So if the mention of pussie salad name ails YOU too bad ….
I speak MY mind you dnt like …its ok…..at least I dnt PRETEND.
You weren’t DISSAPPOINTED…..when I was sitting with you the night when he called you and you excused urself to take his call …YOU!!!!!…. thought i dnt see him when he reversed his truck cos you told him I was there …..JUS LIKE YOU PRETENDED SO DID I….
Ohhh…… I guess my presence makes him UNCOMFORTABLE …IM not uncomfortable by his presence……….why is he uncomfortable SOOOOOO…😒
IM NOT BEGGING HIM MONEY OR FAVORS
I GUESS SOMEONE COPY N PASTED MY COMMENT LET THEM CONTINUE….
King Swallow. In God’s Name. I believe you will be restored to great health
Amen to that! “with His stripes we are HEALED!”
Sorry for the typo. I Meant “In” God”s Name
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