PROUD TO SUPPORT – HEIDI & CAM, WESTERN RECIPIENTS FOR 2ND QUARTER 2021
Jackson Middleton • July 22, 2021
100Brokers Members voted and we are very pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $9,600.00 to Heidi and Cam, Western Recipients of the 2nd Quarter vote of 2021.
Thank you to Sabeena Bubber for bringing this Cause to our attention.
Nomination Story
Heidi is a single mother to 3 kids and she has colorectal cancer. Cam, her 15 year old son, was also diagnosed with a high risk blood cancer, Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia, about a year ago.
Heidi has been in treatment for a few years and is back on chemotherapy now. Cam started treatment a little over a year ago and has completed a stem cell transplant from his sister that required a 3 months stay at BC Children’s Hospital and is hopefully improving! It’s been very hard for Heidi to be undergoing her own chemotherapy and surgeries for her cancer while also being at Cam’s bedside at Children’s while undergoing a painful, difficult, and risky stem cell transplant.
After more than a year of intensive treatments for them both, and Heidi unable to work her normal hours, they are really struggling to afford their transportation to hospital, groceries, and other basic needs. Friends have been helping out but sometimes it’s not enough. It’s heart wrenching to hear her talk about having to put some groceries away at the store when she isn’t able to make ends meet. Even through difficult treatment, Cam has been supporting a little 4 year old girl who is going through the same treatment he is. He is such a sweet kid and the mom is trying so hard to make everything work. They really need a break!
With Mother & Son battling cancer, Heidi needs to care for herself in order to be there for her son and the other children. Putting food on the table for her children is a clear priority but not always possible. They don’t always have the resources to get basic food and sometimes have to wait days to meet their basic needs.
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Chico - Battling Cancer our Recipient of the 2nd Quarter 2026 vote. Thank you Rosa Bovino for bringing this Cause to our attention. Chico is a loving husband and father who has always given back to his community, family, and friends. His life changed unexpectedly when he suffered a sudden seizure and was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. His family has stood by his side through every challenge, and he has been unable to work due to his condition. Despite exhausting all conventional treatment options, there is still hope. Optune Gio is a device that could slow the tumor's growth and give Chico more precious time with his loved ones. However, the cost of this life-extending treatment is overwhelming, and his family urgently needs support to afford it. Chico's journey has been incredibly tough, but the community has rallied around him. Your support, no matter the size, will go directly toward his care, easing the financial burden on his family during this difficult time. Together, we can help Chico access the treatment he needs and allow him to focus on what matters most—spending time with the people he loves. Thank you for your kindness and generosity during this critical time.
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Lawson-Needs Our Help our Recipient of the 1st Quarter 2026 vote. Thank you Emily Miszk for bringing this Cause to our attention. About a year ago, what appeared to be a routine illness became a life-threatening crisis. Lawson developed massive blood clots, and during a procedure, his heart stopped. He went without oxygen for up to 45 minutes and required CPR and ECMO life support to survive. Against incredible odds, Lawson is still here. He is now off life support, but he sustained significant brain injury. His recovery requires ongoing, intensive therapy, specialized care, and long-term medical support. Before this, Lawson was an active, sports-loving kid, often found at the rink supporting his older brother Cooper—a team captain who continues to show remarkable strength and leadership through it all. Today, Lawson’s family is navigating time away from work, ongoing medical travel, and the emotional and financial weight of rebuilding their lives around his recovery. Your vote is more than financial support—it’s access to therapy, care, and the opportunity for Lawson to reach his fullest potential. Lawson has already shown incredible strength. With our support, his story can continue to be one of resilience, progress, and hope.
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Let's Cure Lucas - Fighting an Ultra-Rare Genetic Disease our Recipient of the 1st Quarter 2026 vote. Thank you Rocco Mongelli for bringing this Cause to our attention. Lucas Azevedo is a four-year-old with an ultra-rare gene variant affecting the RBM28 gene—a condition so rare that only one other child in the world has been discovered with it. This disease is currently unnamed and has no cure, but his smile and spirit inspire everyone around him. Lucas lives with significant physical challenges. His ultra-rare gene variant affects all four of his limbs, his balance and coordination, his speech, his oral strength, and much more. His muscles are both tight and fragile, making even the simplest movements a challenge against gravity itself. Nothing happens automatically for him—every movement requires intention, strength, and support. The RBM28 variant affects his cerebellum, the area of the brain vital for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, posture, and motor learning. While there is currently no cure, gene therapy has been developed and has proven successful in stopping progression for many ultra-rare diseases. Lucas's family is hopeful about ongoing research and potential breakthroughs. In the meantime, Lucas works incredibly hard six days a week undergoing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, swallowing therapy, and hydrotherapy to build strength and independence. His goal is to walk independently, run, jump, and ride a bike. Your support directly funds the therapies and care that allow Lucas to keep fighting and growing stronger. Together, we can help this remarkable little boy achieve his dreams and contribute to the research that may one day lead to a cure. Thank you for standing with Lucas and his family in this urgent fight.
