On April 18, our family’s world changed in a heartbeat.

Terry Izzard, a native of Boylston, Guysborough County, faced a devastating house fire at his home in Monastery, Antigonish County. While part of the structure is still standing, the damage is catastrophic. A significant portion was burnt, and the rest has been gutted by smoke and thousands of gallons of water. This wasn’t just a house. It’s where Terry’s son, Darcy, grew up with his late mother, Alberta Izzard. It was a home filled with family gatherings and a lifetime of roots that can never be replaced.

A Life Built on the Land

Terry is a man of the outdoors—a skilled woodsman who has spent his life cutting lumber in the Nova Scotia woods. When he wasn't working, he was a familiar face at Draft Horse Pulls across the Atlantic Provinces. He has always used his hands and his strength to help others.

Today, Terry needs our community to be his strength.

The Reality of the Loss

Because Terry did not have insurance, he is facing this disaster with no safety net:

The Home: Currently unlivable. We are in a race to save the "standing" portion before water damage takes the rest.

His Livelihood: Terry lost his essential woodsman tools—the very things he needs to get back to work.

The Essentials: He walked away with only the clothes on his back. His wardrobe and precious family mementos are gone.

How Your Support Helps

We have set a goal of $30,000 to help Terry reclaim his life. Funds will go toward:

How You Can Help

Whether you know Terry from the woods, the horse pulls, or as a friend from Guysborough or Antigonish County, your kindness is the only way forward.

Thank you for showing Terry the same "Atlantic strong" kindness he has shown so many others.

❤️ With gratitude,

The Izzard Family