PROUD TO SUPPORT JULIA DAWSON & FAMILY – RECIPIENT FOR 2ND QUARTER 2020

100Brokers • June 25, 2020

100Brokers Members voted and we are very pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $2,500 to Julia Dawson & Family, Recipient of the 2nd Quarter vote of 2020.

Julia Dawson was an active 7 year old until she was diagnosed with Leukemia, a cancer of the blood, in 2015, just after her 8th birthday.  When Julia was finally finished treatment in 2017, the Dawson family thought their cancer journey was behind them.

Sadly, Julia relapsed in November of 2019. While most girls her age were celebrating their 13th birthdays, exploring makeup and flirting with boys, Julia was having surgeries, non stop chemotherapy and blood transfusions. This time, the family’s financial need is greater than ever.

Julia is an amazingly supportive 13 year old young lady to her fellow cancer patient friends and nurses at Children’s Hospital. This is her second bought with this nasty disease. Let’s help to contribute and show the Dawson family what support from 100 Brokers Who Care is all about!

Thank you to Lana Russell for bringing this Cause to our attention.

Nomination Story:
Julia Dawson was an active 7 year old, loving soccer, camping trips and always climbing trees with her friends until she was diagnosed with Leukemia, a cancer of the blood, in 2015, just after her 8th birthday. The Dawson family was supported by fundraisers, family and friends through the rough first 8 months of treatment with mother, Rachel, taking a leave from work to be with and support Julia. When Julia was finally finished treatment in 2017, the Dawson family thought their cancer journey was behind them and settled into their ‘new normal’, thinking and praying that there was nothing but good health and time ahead of them.

Sadly, Julia relapsed in November of 2019. While most girls her age were celebrating their 13th birthdays, exploring makeup and flirting with boys, Julia was having surgeries, non stop chemotherapy and blood transfusions. This time, the family’s financial need is greater than ever. Having leaned on family and friends during the first diagnosis, they don’t want to ask too much of them the second time around. Mother, Rachel, has taken another leave from her work as an Associate Director at Simon Fraser University, without any certainty of the impact this will have on her career or possibilities of returning to the same position when Julia’s treatment is complete. This pandemic, which is another “C” word that I don’t want to name, has thrown another wrench into the family’s financial well being and stress as Julia’s father, Andrew, receives primarily a commission based income with a small aerial survey mapping company and has had a significant decrease in income.

What they do know is that, at this time, they need to be there for Julia and their family. The Dawson family is thankful for any support that can keep them going and keep their two daughters happy and positive during this very difficult and trying time. Let’s help to contribute and show the Dawson family what support from 100 Brokers Who Care is all about!

Julia is an amazingly supportive 13 year old young lady to her fellow cancer patient friends and nurses at Children’s Hospital. This is her second bought with this nasty disease. Let’s help to contribute and show the Dawson family what support from 100 Brokers Who Care is all about!

PROUD TO SUPPORT Crystal Richelle & Glen Gordon Spark RECIPIENT 4TH QUARTER 2024

By Brokers Who Care • December 11, 2024
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Crystal Richelle & Glen Gordon Spark , our Recipient of the 4th Quarter 2024 vote. Thank you Carmela Addante for bringing this Cause to our attention. Their Story: The Sparks family is enduring immense financial and emotional strain due to Glen’s ongoing health challenges, including a cancer diagnosis, treatments, and a recent spinal surgery to address a fracture. His recovery will require at least six weeks, during which family support is critical. Glen, despite his severe symptoms, continues to manage his self-employed business whenever possible, even from his hospital bed. However, his reduced capacity has significantly impacted the family's income. Crystal works at a local preschool but has had to take time off to care for Glen and manage his appointments, leaving her unable to fully meet the household’s financial needs. The family, including their three children, is working tirelessly to maintain stability—balancing school, work, and providing care. Unfortunately, they are now two mortgage payments behind, with overdue utility bills on payment plans, and their mortgage renewal is looming in February. Their situation worsened recently when their daughter was involved in a car accident, totaling the second family vehicle. Thankfully, everyone is unharmed, but the loss of the car adds to their challenges. The vehicle was essential for Glen’s medical appointments and the daughter’s job. Crystal is overwhelmed, trying to hold everything together under these crushing circumstances.  This grant would provide vital relief, covering overdue expenses to secure their mortgage renewal, and help stabilize their finances during this difficult time. Supporting the Sparks family now will ensure they can focus on recovery and rebuilding without the constant weight of financial uncertainty. Thank you for considering this family in their time of need.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Jaden Marchand’s Recovery RECIPIENT 4TH QUARTER 2024

By Brokers Who Care • December 11, 2024
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Jaden Marchand’s Recovery , our Recipient of the 4th Quarter 2024 vote. Thank you Deborah Hall for bringing this Cause to our attention. Their Story: In 2021, Jaden suffered a severe anoxic brain injury on just his fourth day at a new job at the age of 21. Initially, doctors at Sunnybrook Trauma Centre told his family he would never recover and suggested organ donation. But slight signs of progress gave them hope, and they chose to fight for Jaden’s recovery.  Due to limitations in Canadian rehabilitation programs, Jaden’s family sought alternatives. In June 2022, he underwent five months of intensive therapy at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, where he made significant strides. However, his progress plateaued with community rehab upon returning home. Now, Jaden’s family has found a promising new treatment with Dr. Crawford in Austin, Texas, a functional neurologist specializing in repairing the central nervous system. During an initial consult, Jaden responded well to innovative therapies like PRP stem cell treatment, which aims to help the brain form new neural pathways. To pursue this life-changing treatment, the family needs $53,000 USD for a one-month stay in Austin. They are working tirelessly to raise the funds and give Jaden his best chance at further recovery. Every contribution helps bring them closer to this goal.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Kim S RECIPIENT 3RD QUARTER 2024

By Kirista Berry • August 14, 2024
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Kim S, our Recipient of the 3rd Quarter 2024 vote. Thank you Sabeena Bubber for bringing this Cause to our attention. Their Story: Kim is a member of our mortgage family. She was trying to get a divorce and her ex husband tried to kill her because of it. In the process, when he fled, he took his own life. Kim is trying to pick up the pieces for her and her 3 daughters they shared. With the ex now being deceased she has no financial support in the way of child or spousal and now has to battle his executor to divorce from his estate and get what’s rightfully hers and the girls. She has two attorneys she has to pay; a divorce attorney and an estate attorney. He was the primary income earner. Her ex-mother in law is blaming her for his death and does not want her to receive the funds. She is also looking at having to go for reconstructive surgery for the nerve damage in her face plus counselling for the children all while being self employed and supporting three young girls. There has been an outpouring of support from many people in our industry. Let's show her that Brokers Who Care will help her to get through.
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