Helicopter pilot and father left paralyzed

Our names are Nicole and Jesse Millest and we are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of our friends Sarel and Jenny Hofmeyr.

 

Sarel is the loving husband to Jenny and father to 7 year old, Heinrich. The family emigrated from South Africa to Canada five years ago, leaving behind their established careers. Jenny, a large animal vet tech and Sarel, a helicopter pilot. Over the past five years, they have both been working hard to find their footing. Sarel had to get his Canadian helicopter license which took a few years and thousands of dollars. He completed his licensing just as the pandemic hit. In April of 2021 Sarel moved his family across the country when he received an opportunity to work as a pilot outside of Edmonton, Alberta.

 

While working on Sunday January 23rd, 2022, Sarel’s chopper crash landed into a wooded area, 30 minutes South of Edmonton, Alberta. We are very grateful that Sarel and his passengers survived the crash, however, he did sustain a major spinal cord injury. The doctors don’t believe he will walk again. Those of you who know Sarel, know that he has a stubborn streak a mile wide. If anyone can prove those doctors wrong, it’s Sarel! That said, he has a long road of recovery ahead, and he will not be able to fly again.

 

Without a career to help support his family and the mounting expenses they face, the Hofmeyr’s need our help. Sarel’s generosity knows no bounds. He’s the first one to show up when anyone needs help. It is our hope that we can now show Sarel a sliver of the generosity he has shown so many others. Just a few of the financial struggles that they now face are:

 

Jenny and Sarel brought their young son, Heinrich, to Canada to give him a better life. Let’s help them do that!

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We are grateful for any amount that you can give.

 

Sincerely,

Nicole & Jesse on behalf of Sarel, Jenny and Heinrich