Suntree Country Club’s Chef Dean Lee Delivers Aid to Jamaican Areas Devastated By Hurricane Melissa

Suntree Country Club raised $9,000 to assist families in need

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, it left devastation across the island, including the childhood community of Suntree Country Club’s Executive Chef Dean Lee.

In response, the Suntree family came together in an inspiring show of compassion and generosity, raising funds and partnering with trusted vendors to send essential supplies directly to those affected.

What began as Chef Lee’s personal mission to help his hometown quickly became a united Club effort. In just six days, the members and staff of Suntree Country Club raised over $9,000 to purchase non-perishable items to assist families in need.

“We are incredibly grateful to our members and partners who came together so quickly to make this effort possible,” said Chef Dean Lee.

“Seeing the outpouring of support from the Suntree community means the world to me and to the families in Jamaica who will benefit from it.”

The Club partnered with several of its trusted vendors, including Cheney Brothers, Inc., and Sysco, who provided the supplies and logistical support to ensure the donations reached those in need.

The collected goods were air-shipped directly to Jamaica, where Chef Lee personally assisted with on-the-ground distribution on the western side of the country from November 17-20.

General Manager Rob Stone added, “Chef Lee’s compassion and leadership inspired our entire community. This initiative demonstrates what can be achieved when we come together with a shared purpose to make a meaningful difference”.

Suntree Country Club extends its deepest thanks to all members and partners who contributed to this effort. Together, they’ve turned care into action and hope into tangible help for families rebuilding after the storm.

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