PROUD TO SUPPORT KEVIN BAY & 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 $10,000 to Kevin Bay & Family, Recipient of the 2nd Quarter vote of 2020.

Kevin Bay is a well known and respected Mortgage Broker from Langley, BC. Recently The Bay family was thrown into the fight of their life when their dad, Kevin Bay, was injured during a recreational hockey game. During the game, Kevin was involved in a collision causing a torn carotid artery which triggered a catastrophic stroke, nearly killing him and ultimately paralyzing Kevin on his entire left side.

This freak accident has created financial hardship for his family and one small way that the Broker Community can help one of our own is to assist with the financial costs to help bring Kevin home.

Thank you to Marci Deane for bringing this Cause to our attention.

Nomination Story:
Kevin Bay is a well known and respected Mortgage Broker from Langley, BC. Recently The Bay family was thrown into the fight of their life when their dad, Kevin Bay, was injured during a recreational hockey game. During the game, Kevin was involved in a collision causing a torn carotid artery which triggered a catastrophic stroke, nearly killing him and ultimately paralyzing Kevin on his entire left side.

Kevin and his wife Jacqueline are parents to 5, grandparents to 3 and Kevin is the family’s chief bread winner. Kevin has been recovering in hospital and long term care since December 2019 and the family is hoping to bring him home in early June 2020. Still unable to walk, and wheelchair bound there are a number of adjustments that must happen to the Bay family home before Kevin can return to them.

A group of friends and a local Langley Charity is helping the Bay family in their desire to bring their dad and husband back home. During the month of May, a team of dedicated and skilled tradesmen and women have been donating their skills, talents and time to help make this dream a reality. This team of volunteers will help to reconfigure the main floor space in the Bay home so that Kevin will have a wheelchair accessible bedroom and bathroom as well as a wheel chair accessible exterior approach to his home. Although local trades are donating their time, the material costs will total over $15,000 to complete the renovation.

The Bay family needs our help to pay for this renovation work and to contribute to the overall care costs for their Dad.

Kevin Bay has been a Mortgage Broker for many years and is a well-respected member of our community. This freak accident has created financial hardship for his family and one small way that the Broker Community can help one of our own is to assist with the financial costs to help bring Kevin home.

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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.