Help Brian Rebuild His Life After a Tragic Accident
On September 21, 2025, Brian proved what kind of man he is—selfless, courageous, and compassionate. While driving home, he came across a serious car accident. Despite living with only one arm, he didn’t hesitate for a second. He pulled over to help strangers in need, putting his own safety aside to protect others.
In a heartbreaking twist of fate, while rendering aid, another vehicle was involved and Brian became a victim of the accident himself. The impact left him with traumatic injuries, including the devastating loss of his leg.
For Brian, this wasn’t just a physical injury—it was life-changing. Before the accident, he cared for his elderly mother who has health issue's, he worked as a HandiVan driver, a job he loved because it allowed him to serve people with disabilities and those who depended on reliable transportation. Despite his own challenges, he showed up each day with a smile, navigating life with strength and determination. Driving was not just how he earned a living—it was how he gave back. Now, because of this tragedy and the loss of his leg, that career and sense of purpose have been taken away from him.
The sudden loss of mobility, independence, and income has turned his world upside down. He faces countless surgeries, long months of rehabilitation, and the incredible challenge of learning to live with both one arm and one leg. Tasks that most people take for granted—walking across a room, getting dressed, or preparing meals—have now become daily battles. Yet even through the pain, Brian continues to hold onto hope and the will to keep going.
But he cannot do this alone. Medical bills are mounting, and without the ability to work, financial pressures are growing heavier each day. That is why we are asking for your help in raising $70,000 to support Brian as he recovers. These funds will go directly toward medical expenses, physical therapy, prosthetics, and living costs while he adjusts to the immense challenges ahead.
Brian has always been the one to put others first—whether it was the passengers and his mother that he cared for daily or the strangers he rushed to help on that tragic day. Now it’s our turn to show him that his compassion has not gone unnoticed, and that when life takes everything, community can give it back.
Please consider donating to Brian’s fund and sharing this story with others. Together, let’s help him rebuild, recover, and remind him that his courage and kindness matter
Co-organizers2
Kristie Agnacin
Organizer
Waipahu, HI
Brian Gatdula
Co-organizer