Hello, my name is Michelle and I work with Sam. Sam started working with Pioneer Construction 3 seasons ago, and has become an invaluable member of our team. On Tuesday July 16th, Sam's partner, Yvon, suffered a stroke at work. Thanks to the quick thinking and actions of his coworkers at PCL, they were able.to get him transported to the hospital and save his life. Unfortunately, there was significant injury sustained from the stroke.

Sam has been by Yvon's side throughout this whole ordeal. Yvon has lost mobility on his left side, and there have been complications to his health inside the hospital. He is not out of the woods, but we are all hoping for a speedy recovery.

That being said, Sam and Yvon are now faced with the loss of both incomes and an uncertain future. Their daughter is 7 and is currently attending daycare. Rent, daycare costs and food are just a few of the costs we are hoping to offset. The reality is that a relocation may also be necessary. Their current home is an apartment with no elevator, which, with Yvon's mobility issues, may pose a problem when he is released from the hospital. There's also parking passes, food outside the home and various other expenses that Sam is now burdened with in order to stay by Yvon's side. There will also be costs for equipment, medications and home care over and above their health plans that the funds will be used to offset.

Additionally, Sam will also be accepting e-transfers. All offline donations will be posted here, so please indicate whether or not you want your donation to be anonymous. Sam's email address is [email redacted]

We will also be having a chase the ace style fundraising campaign in the next week. Purchase price is $10/card, 50/50 pot, 52 cards in the deck, $260 for the winner and $260 for Sam and Yvon. DM mamablais1973 on Instagram or Michelle Marie Blais on Facebook for details.