PROUD TO SUPPORT KEVIN BAY & FAMILY – RECIPIENT FOR 2ND QUARTER 2020

100Brokers • June 25, 2020

100Brokers Members voted and we are very pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Kevin Bay & Family, Recipient of the 2nd Quarter vote of 2020.

Kevin Bay is a well known and respected Mortgage Broker from Langley, BC. Recently The Bay family was thrown into the fight of their life when their dad, Kevin Bay, was injured during a recreational hockey game. During the game, Kevin was involved in a collision causing a torn carotid artery which triggered a catastrophic stroke, nearly killing him and ultimately paralyzing Kevin on his entire left side.

This freak accident has created financial hardship for his family and one small way that the Broker Community can help one of our own is to assist with the financial costs to help bring Kevin home.

Thank you to Marci Deane for bringing this Cause to our attention.

Nomination Story:
Kevin Bay is a well known and respected Mortgage Broker from Langley, BC. Recently The Bay family was thrown into the fight of their life when their dad, Kevin Bay, was injured during a recreational hockey game. During the game, Kevin was involved in a collision causing a torn carotid artery which triggered a catastrophic stroke, nearly killing him and ultimately paralyzing Kevin on his entire left side.

Kevin and his wife Jacqueline are parents to 5, grandparents to 3 and Kevin is the family’s chief bread winner. Kevin has been recovering in hospital and long term care since December 2019 and the family is hoping to bring him home in early June 2020. Still unable to walk, and wheelchair bound there are a number of adjustments that must happen to the Bay family home before Kevin can return to them.

A group of friends and a local Langley Charity is helping the Bay family in their desire to bring their dad and husband back home. During the month of May, a team of dedicated and skilled tradesmen and women have been donating their skills, talents and time to help make this dream a reality. This team of volunteers will help to reconfigure the main floor space in the Bay home so that Kevin will have a wheelchair accessible bedroom and bathroom as well as a wheel chair accessible exterior approach to his home. Although local trades are donating their time, the material costs will total over $15,000 to complete the renovation.

The Bay family needs our help to pay for this renovation work and to contribute to the overall care costs for their Dad.

Kevin Bay has been a Mortgage Broker for many years and is a well-respected member of our community. This freak accident has created financial hardship for his family and one small way that the Broker Community can help one of our own is to assist with the financial costs to help bring Kevin home.

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PROUD TO SUPPORT Chico-Battling Cancer RECIPIENT EASTERN 2nd QUARTER 2026

May 9, 2026

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.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Lawson Needs Our Help RECIPIENT WESTERN 2nd QUARTER 2026

By Brokers Who Care • May 9, 2026

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.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Let's Cure Lucas RECIPIENT EASTERN 1st QUARTER 2026

By Brokers Who Care • February 16, 2026

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.