PROUD TO SUPPORT THE NAVARRO FAMILY, EASTERN RECIPIENT 1ST QUARTER 2022

Brokers Who Care • March 11, 2022

Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to The Navarro Family, our Eastern Recipient of the 1st Quarter 2022 vote.


Thank you to Matthew McKillen for bringing this Cause to our attention.

To the incredibly beautiful and generous people who made this happen for my family I want to extend my most sincere and deep gratitude.

We were so grateful to have been nominated for this amazing opportunity and floored to learn that we were chosen. Abe was the love of our lives. These past few months have been incredibly painful and we are constantly under a storm cloud, navigating life without him. We miss him in everything we do. We would give anything to have him back with us.

When I received the cheque from 100 brokers who care, I was speechless. I went to the bank and shared the story of Abe, the accident and our complete devastation with the teller. I pointed to the cheque telling the teller look at what this amazing group of people have done for us. Through tears we both spoke about how the kindness of strangers was a warm and tight hug around myself and my children. I know Abe is smiling down from heaven so very grateful that his family was chosen for this generous donation.

From the bottom of all our hearts thank you so much for this incredible financial gift.

Angela, Logan, Ava, Eden and Landon.

Nomination Story

Abe Navarro passed away on December 2nd, 2021 in an automobile accident. Abe was 40 years old, had just launched a business a few months prior and unfortunately had no life insurance. He left behind his partner Angela and his 4 children: Logan (12 years old), Ava (11 years old), Eden (8 years old), Landon (4 years old)
 
Abe was loyal to a fault, a kind and incredibly loving human being. The family was always first for Abe, especially when caring for and raising his dear children, Logan, Ava, Eden, and Landon.
 
Abe also leaves behind his partner, Angela Grassa. Angela is the mother and legal guardian of the children and has taken a undetermined leave of absence to care for her children in these difficult times. Abe lived for his kids and was known to say" I want to leave a legacy for them".
 
Abe Navarro family was actively involved in the care of the children. The Navarro family has been devastated by this accident plus loosing the primary wage earner in the family. Angela and the children have had extreme emotional and financial challenges during these times. Presently, Angela is not working and on leave from her job as she's not mentally able to handle the demands of her job.
 
  Elevator Pitch
The benefit of our gift will be to provide the following:

  • Future education (ie post-secondary) for Logan, Ava, Eden, and Landon
  • Extracurricular activities to maintain a level of normalcy for the children
  • Therapies and other special support specific to each of the children
  • Grief counseling and other supports to put each of the children on a path to healing


This is a terrible tragedy for this family and all those impacted by his sudden loss. Our financial gift will greatly help this family on the path to healing in the short and long term.

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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