Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Horizon has set sail to Ocho Rios, Jamaica with another shipment of hurricane relief supplies.

The latest delivery includes 24 pallets weighing more than five tons of critically needed supplies, including hygiene kits, medical items and other essential goods, coordinated in partnership with Direct Relief, the Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation.

Ahead of the ship’s departure, Miami HEAT Legend Alonzo Mourning and mascot Burnie joined Carnival Horizon Captain Niccolo De Ranieri and Carnival team members to help prepare, pack and load the supplies.

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “This partnership demonstrates the strength of coming together to help those in need. Carnival is proud to work alongside Direct Relief, the Miami HEAT and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation to deliver these essential supplies to Jamaica.”

Amy Weaver, CEO of Direct Relief, said that: “After a disaster of this magnitude, people need to know that care will be there when they need it. Because of the longstanding partnership and commitment of Carnival Corporation, the Miami HEAT and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation, we’re able to get essential medical support to communities across Jamaica as they continue to recover.”

Eric Woolworth, president of business operations for the Miami HEAT, said that: “The devastation of Hurricane Melissa was incredible and will be felt in Jamaica for years to come. Along with Direct Relief and Carnival, it’s our hope that the supplies we send will help start the road to recovery.”

The delivery is part of a larger humanitarian response led by Direct Relief. On Saturday, Dec. 13, a dedicated airlift departed Miami International Airport carrying 120 pallets of critically needed medical supplies to support hospitals and clinics across Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Combined with the shipment aboard Carnival Horizon, the effort totals 144 pallets of medical aid – weighing 68 tons and reflecting one of the largest private-sector relief efforts supporting Jamaica’s post-storm recovery

In November, Carnival Corporation, the Miami HEAT and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation made a joint $1 million donation to Direct Relief, enabling these shipments and supporting long-term recovery efforts across the region.

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