Help Denise Rebuild

As many people are aware, the flooding in Port Bruce on February 17 2022, was devastating for many families within the area. Extreme weather combined with inadequate intervention and response from authorities led to a rapidly deteriorating situation that left some people more affected than others.

My mother and brother; Denise Gauthier and Lloyd Stamas are two victims of the flood who have been left with no possessions and no home to return to. With feezing water entering the windows of their home and becoming waste-deep within a matter of minutes, they've been left with physical and emotional scars as well as incalculable damage to their home and belongings.

They were rescued by firefighters, requiring boats to reach them, with only the clothes on their back and 3 cats that had to be transported in pillowcases... They were sheltered at a nearby local church for the night immediately following the disaster and are currently staying at a hotel with the cats, trying to recover the best that they can.

With insurance not covering the cost of their home to be rebuilt, they've been left homeless with no resolution in sight- something many of us will never have to face.

The pandemic has been a challenge for everyone and has uncovered some extremes in society, both the good and the dark areas. My mum tells me how she has been overwhelmed with the generosity and kindness of others during this time- people buying them warm, dry clothes, bringing food, offering resources for the displaced cats, one person even offering Denise their own shoes! (her boots were lost in the deep water)

Please help me show them what people are made of- humans are exceptional, I truly believe this. We will not let them do this on their own!

Denise and LLoyd, you will rebuild with the support of your community and family!