Help Kate and Myra After Tragedy Left Husband and Dad in ICU

Hello, my name is Kateryna. I'm a mother of a 3-year-old girl named Myra, and I’m reaching out for help during one of the most difficult times of our lives.

Eleven days ago, my husband, Max, was involved in a tragic accident. He and our close friend were resting on the roadside during a trip in northern British Columbia when a Lincoln SUV struck them. Tragically, our friend was killed instantly. Max survived but is now in the ICU at Vancouver General Hospital with severe brain trauma and multiple critical injuries.

Max has already undergone two major surgeries to reconstruct his pelvis and right shoulder with metal plates. Doctors are doing their best, but the outcome remains uncertain. Likely, he will never return to the life he had. Max worked as a skilled DevOps engineer for over 15 years and was the sole provider for our family.

I’m now doing my best to care for our daughter and keep our life stable while supporting Max’s recovery. We are currently searching for affordable housing within Vancouver, in the range of $1,800–2,100 CAD per month, which is very challenging in the current rental market. (Please contact me with any opportunities or resources)

I’m also actively searching for work. I have over five years of experience as a manual QA testing engineer, and I am open to administrative or office support roles while I rebuild our stability. (Appreciate any referrals)

linkedin.com/in/kateryna-tyrina-qa

Your support will help us cover our most urgent needs — especially housing costs — and give me time to focus on job searching and caring for Myra, while being present for Max in this incredibly fragile period.

Any amount, no matter how small, means the world to us. If you can't donate, please consider sharing our story.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

P.S.: As far as I can get any documented proof from the VGH about my husband staying here, I will be glad to share it with the community.

Here is the police news link for the related accident:

1. https://www.ominecaexpress.com/bc-games/vanderhoof-rcmp-seek-information-about-fatal-pedestrian-involved-collision-8075091

2. https://ckpgtoday.ca/2025/06/16/one-pedestrian-killed-another-severely-injured-in-vanderhoof/