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GOFUNDME Fund Launched Seeking to Assist Evangelist Shirley Burrows

from The Eleutheran Newspaper December/January 2023 Issue

from The Eleutheran Newspaper December/January 2023 Issue, page 20

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On January 10th, 2023, The family of Evangelist Shirley Burrows started a GOFUNDME medical relief fund to request donations to assist in defraying her medical expenses (see online link at end of article).

On October 25th, 2022, Evangelist Shirley Burrows was flown into Nassau on an Emergency Air Ambulance from Governor’s Harbour in critical condition. After several medical procedures and tests, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition known as Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis. Upon further examination, it was revealed that this condition was caused by MayThurner Syndrome.

Ms. Burrows, the family revealed, is currently receiving blood thinning medication. “She is in urgent need of financial assistance to improve her mobility, to obtain much needed medical care and to access the required physiotherapy for the next 6 to 12 months. Your financial contributions would be greatly appreciated,” said the GOFUNDME appeal.

For people unfamiliar with Ms. Burrows’ and her life of service within Eleuthera and the wider Bahamas, her family included a short biography, which read: “For thirty-three(33) consecutive years under her Living Word Ministries, Evangelist Shirley Burrows hosted international family conferences in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera. These life-changing conferences were attended by Bahamians and international delegates. They heard from local and internationally renowned speakers who promoted and advanced the kingdom of God. Shirley was also a guest speaker at many national and international churches and conferences.

“Each year she recognized students for their outstanding academic achievements. Awards were given to students from kindergarten to college level in Eleuthera and also in various other islands of the Bahamas.”

The bio continued, “From January 2000, until December 2002, Evangelist Shirley Burrows followed God’s commission to visit every island of the Bahamas. The goals were to keep God in the forefront of the minds of Bahamians, to spread the good news of the gospel and to remind all of his redeeming power and love. She also encouraged fellow Ministers of the Gospel to do likewise. In addition, gifts were given to the elderly.

“Evangelist Shirley Burrows has spent over fifty(50) years counselling and uplifting married couples. She has also counselled numerous newlyweds, those preparing to get married and the broken-hearted. In addition, she continuously prays for the sick, the suffering, the elderly and the youth. She always uses every opportunity to praise, glorify and magnify God and His unfailing goodness.

“Evangelist Shirley Burrows continues to live an exemplary life of service and commitment to God, her beloved hometown island of Eleuthera and the wider Bahamas.”