Help the Ban Family Rebuild After the Fire

On June 3rd, 2025, the Ban family — Toshiyuki (father), Yayoi (mother), and their two young children, Yuki (8) and Toma (3) — lost their home in a devastating house fire in Winnipeg. The family was not at home at the time of the fire, but when they returned, they found everything gone: their home, their belongings, their children’s toys, and irreplaceable memories. They also lost their minivan in the fire.

In the midst of the devastation, there was one small miracle — their beloved cat, Sakura, was rescued from the burning home by a firefighter. Though shaken, she was safe and back with her family.

Toshiyuki and Yayoi now face the unimaginable challenge of starting over with their two young children and Sakura. Currently, they live in a temporary small residence and do not have space to accept larger-sized materials, so monetary donations are the most practical way to support them at this time.

Please consider donating to help the Ban family begin to rebuild their lives. Every contribution, no matter how small, will bring hope, comfort, and stability to this family during an incredibly difficult time.

Important Fund Details:

-All donations go directly to the Ban family’s bank account.

-A transaction fee of 2.9% + $0.30 is automatically deducted from each donation.

-Donor names will be protected to ensure privacy.

-Both Yayoi and Toshiyuki are fully aware of and grateful for this fundraiser.