We have had many around the world ask how they can support Brian and his family while he continues to remain in medical care, and as his close family and friends, we have created this page for those to give to help this incredible man who has been an encouragement to so many in times of need.

For those who are just being introduced to Brian, he is a beloved worship leader, songwriter, husband and father of 6 who has written many songs for Faith communities around the world that have encouraged countless lives, like "Refiner's Fire, Faithful One, & Come Now Is The Time To Worship". His heart and purpose has been to sing love over people, inspire hope, comfort the grieving, and bring peace amongst the chaos in a hurting world. He and his wife Joyce have 6 adult children with Fragile X syndrome, 2 who require full-time care.

Brian has been admitted to a hospital in Vancouver, which is an hour and a half from their home in Abbotsford. This is the main concern - that there is not a home base close to the hospital to be able to rest while the medical teams figure out what to do. As of now, the length of hospital stay is unclear, but we have been prepared for a long journey.

Brian has been suffering from severe pain from undiagnosed medical issues for months, dating back to February when he started being confined to his bed. What initially seemed like a standard enlarged prostate in need of surgery has now led to Brian being in the hospital with several complications that have required teams of medical professionals to come together to determine how to move forward, and he is now under the care of an excellent team of caring and competent doctors. Scans indicate a mass in the pelvis and spots on the liver, lungs, and near the heart.

We want to raise funds to help them and their close community who are taking shifts to be in the hospital to have a home base close to help make decisions for Brian's care, support Joyce and the family, and also to help with food costs and with extra provisions for their special needs children to be looked after while Brian and Joyce can't be present. Because of this situation, Brian hasn't been able to work since February, with all his spring tour dates cancelled and future touring has been postponed indefinitely. Also, because of the seriousness of his health situation, his village of support people are giving up work and time to be there to support Joyce and also bring her rest and relief, so any gift at this time will help so Brian and Joyce can just focus on his health and making him better again.

They are some of the most generous people we know who have been there for many of us, and in their time of need, we want them to know how loved and supported they are during this time.

We have a big goal for them, but please know that anything helps, and whatever we raise will go directly to this purpose of time and family and friends who are surrounding Brian in this time.

We thank everyone for your prayers and support over these past months and encourage you to continue. We'll keep everyone updated with information as the situation develops.

With all our love,

Luke Vandevert, Marika Siewert & Team Brian