Help LA Care for Ghost After a Devastating Accident

On July 22nd, in Stittsville, our beloved Ghost was struck by a car while riding their bike. They sustained life-threatening brain injuries and multiple broken bones. Ghost remains unconscious and sedated in the ICU at the Civic Hospital, where an extraordinary team of medical professionals is working tirelessly to save their life.

A criminal investigation is underway, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Ghost and LA are not ones to ask for help—but right now, they need it. Please know that any contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference. Funds raised will go toward immediate living expenses, medical costs, and long-term care for Ghost as we await updates on their prognosis.

Ghost is a remarkable soul—spiritually gifted, deeply empathetic, and endlessly compassionate. Their work as an Outreach Worker at Somerset West Community Health Centre was a perfect reflection of who they are. Ghost supported individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and precarious housing with grace, dignity, and unwavering kindness.

Their artistic talents and spiritual insight shine through everything they do—from their art and writing projects to their volunteer work. More recently, Ghost has been working alongside their mother, Leslie Anne Barrett (LA), as a talented makeup and hair artist.

LA, a self-employed makeup artist and co-founder of a makeup and skincare line, has also been CTV’s lead makeup artist for 26 years. Her talent is transformative, empowering, and deeply personal. She has earned acclaim both in Canada and internationally and has volunteered countless hours to charitable organizations across Ottawa—always giving back to the community she loves.

In addition to running her business, LA is the primary caregiver for her elderly mother, tending to her daily needs with love and devotion. Now, she is by Ghost’s side in the ICU, unable to work and facing unimaginable emotional and financial strain.

Please consider donating and sharing this campaign. Your support means the world to this incredible family who has given so much to others