PROUD TO SUPPORT NICOLLE GEORGIEV & FAMILY, EASTERN RECIPIENT 4TH QUARTER 2022

Brokers Who Care • January 20, 2023

Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $500 to Nicolle Georgiev & Family, our Eastern Recipient of the 4th Quarter 2022 vote.


Thank you to Veronica Love for bringing this Cause to our attention.

Nomination Story:

My god daughter was going through cancer treatments when she received a "Love Box". This box was lovingly filled with some amazing things - slippers, socks, a toque, make-up, colouring books, crayons - all the things that a 12 year-old would want while spending time in hospitals and Ronald McDonald House. Once Jerzie’s health was better and she was cancer-free, because her mother was so moved by this gift, she reached out to see how she could volunteer and help.

That is when she met Nicolle & Jim, the parents of a child who also had cancer who created the Love Box program. Nicolle and her husband Jim started the Love Box program in 2016 because they knew first-hand what it was like to have a sick child and live in hospital and go through treatments. Nicole and Jim have two children - Caleb 14 and Sophia 11. Sophia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in or around 2013, a month before her 2nd birthday.

They rallied their family, friends and community to help them fill boxes with toys, crafts, games etc, and distributed them to hospitals across the GTA, Durham and surrounding areas for children that were spending time in the hospital over Christmas.

Over the years, the Super Sophia Project has grown into an amazing charity that continues to fill and gift Love Boxes to children in the hospital over Christmas and to date has gifted over 20,000 Love Boxes! Also to note; at first it was for cancer kids, over the years and as they had more boxes being filled, it goes to any kid in the hospital over the holidays. She also does boxes throughout the year as people reach out or as she learns of kids that are sick or recently diagnosed. You would have no idea the impact these gift boxes make.

I love that they immediately started to do this for children because of their own tragic experience with their daughter. Fortunately, Sophia is cancer free to this day but sadly, in 2019, Jim was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and passed away 5 weeks later.

Now Nicolle is a widow and a solo parent to Caleb and Sophia. They live in a low-income area of Pickering and she struggles to provide for her children as Jim was the main income earner.

With so much tragedy in Nicolle and her children’s lives, she still continues to inspire others to be kind and spread love and has carried on with the Super Sophia Project and organizes and donates more boxes than ever to other families. She has inspired so many others, like my friend and Jerzie’s mother.

Regardless of her life hurdles, she continues to be positive and do everything she can for others. I hope Brokers Who Care can help Nicolle and her children out. She is definitely deserving as she always finds time to put others before herself. She is an inspiration. Brokers Who Care – this is a very deserving family who could use a little support financially. I am hoping we can help them so they can continue to help others.

Nicolle Georgiev is a mother to a child who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in or around 2013, a month before the child’s 2nd birthday. She and her husband went through the horrible experience of supporting a toddler through cancer treatments. They took a negative experience and made it a positive one by starting an incredible charity called The Sophia Project where they started supporting other families with sick children going through treatments with Love Boxes.

Fortunately, Sophia is cancer free now but sadly, in 2019, Jim was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and passed away a shockingly 5 weeks later. Nicolle is now a widow who is solo parenting two children – Caleb, 14 and Sophia, 11, and she is struggling to make ends meet as Jim was the main income earner.

Yet, despite all of Nicolle and her children’s tragedies, Nicolle continues to be an angel to other families as she organizes and packages thousands of Love Boxes and gifts them to children while they go through hospital stays and treatments.

Regardless of her life hurdles, she continues to be positive and do everything she can for others. I hope Brokers Who Care can help Nicolle and her children out. She is definitely deserving as she always finds time to put others before herself. She is an inspiration. Brokers Who Care – this is a very deserving family who could use a little support financially. I am hoping we can help them so they can continue to help others.

For more details on The Super Sophia Project & Love Boxes, please visit: www.thesupersophiaproject.ca

PROUD TO SUPPORT Christine Buemann RECIPIENT 1ST QUARTER 2025

By Brokers Who Care • March 10, 2025
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Christine Buemann our Recipient of the 1ST Quarter 2025 vote. Thank you Sabeena Bubber for bringing this Cause to our attention. Christine Buemann has been a dedicated supporter of the mortgage industry and a well-respected figure among brokers across Canada. She has given so much to our community—now, it’s time for us to give back. In December 2022, Christine was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer that had already spread beyond her breast. She fought with everything she had, enduring surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation—all while navigating a painful marital breakup and caring for her two young sons. By March 2024, she celebrated being cancer-free. But just months later, in December, she was rushed to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed a 2 cm tumour in her brain. Christine was airlifted for emergency brain surgery, and while the tumour was successfully removed, the pathology confirmed it was metastatic—her cancer had reached Stage 4. Now, Christine faces another grueling battle. She is awaiting brain radiation and undergoing treatments to stop further spread. Her body is still recovering from the trauma of surgery, and she is being forced into menopause to slow the cancer’s progression. On top of everything, Christine just sold her home before discovering the tumor. She must move by April 1st and find stable housing for her and her boys—all while continuing out-of-town treatments and continuing to work to support her family. We are calling on Brokers Who Care and anyone who can help. Christine has given so much to our industry; now, let’s rally behind her. Let’s ease her financial burden so she can focus on what matters most—healing and being there for her children. Your support can make a difference. Let’s show Christine that we care. Vote for Christine.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Nicole Mihm RECIPIENT 1ST QUARTER 2025

By Brokers Who Care • March 10, 2025
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Nicole Mihm our Recipient of the 1ST Quarter 2025 vote. Thank you Amber Mihm & Emily Miszk for bringing this Cause to our attention. At just 31 years old, Nicole has been diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, a devastating shock to our family. But one thing is certain—she won’t fight alone. Nicole faces significant challenges, including a rare condition that limits her chemotherapy options and a K-Ras genetic mutation that makes her cancer more aggressive. She has already undergone surgery to have a port placed in her chest, and while she remains strong and optimistic, the road ahead is uncertain. Through it all, Nicole’s spirit remains bubbly, hopeful, and full of life. She has a unique ability to make people feel seen and heard, befriending strangers in minutes while keeping lifelong friendships. She loves animals, gardening, and collecting Snoopy memorabilia—before cancer, you’d find her nurturing plants or playing with her nieces and nephews. However, the financial strain is immense. Nicole does not have employer-provided income benefits, leaving her with significant out-of-pocket medical expenses. This $10,000 donation would provide crucial relief, allowing her to focus on healing rather than financial stress. We don’t know what the future holds, but Nicole is worthy of every ounce of support. This incredible community has the power to make a real difference in her fight. Please vote for Nicole, giving her the gift of financial relief so she can focus on what matters most—fighting, healing, and staying as bright and positive as ever.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Crystal Richelle & Glen Gordon Spark RECIPIENT 4TH QUARTER 2024

By Brokers Who Care • December 11, 2024
Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to Crystal Richelle & Glen Gordon Spark , our Recipient of the 4th Quarter 2024 vote. Thank you Carmela Addante for bringing this Cause to our attention. Their Story: The Sparks family is enduring immense financial and emotional strain due to Glen’s ongoing health challenges, including a cancer diagnosis, treatments, and a recent spinal surgery to address a fracture. His recovery will require at least six weeks, during which family support is critical. Glen, despite his severe symptoms, continues to manage his self-employed business whenever possible, even from his hospital bed. However, his reduced capacity has significantly impacted the family's income. Crystal works at a local preschool but has had to take time off to care for Glen and manage his appointments, leaving her unable to fully meet the household’s financial needs. The family, including their three children, is working tirelessly to maintain stability—balancing school, work, and providing care. Unfortunately, they are now two mortgage payments behind, with overdue utility bills on payment plans, and their mortgage renewal is looming in February. Their situation worsened recently when their daughter was involved in a car accident, totaling the second family vehicle. Thankfully, everyone is unharmed, but the loss of the car adds to their challenges. The vehicle was essential for Glen’s medical appointments and the daughter’s job. Crystal is overwhelmed, trying to hold everything together under these crushing circumstances.  This grant would provide vital relief, covering overdue expenses to secure their mortgage renewal, and help stabilize their finances during this difficult time. Supporting the Sparks family now will ensure they can focus on recovery and rebuilding without the constant weight of financial uncertainty. Thank you for considering this family in their time of need.
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