PROUD TO SUPPORT THE NAVARRO FAMILY, EASTERN RECIPIENT 1ST QUARTER 2022

Brokers Who Care • March 11, 2022

Brokers Who Care voted and we are pleased to announce that we will be sending a cheque in the amount of $10,000 to The Navarro Family, our Eastern Recipient of the 1st Quarter 2022 vote.


Thank you to Matthew McKillen for bringing this Cause to our attention.

To the incredibly beautiful and generous people who made this happen for my family I want to extend my most sincere and deep gratitude.

We were so grateful to have been nominated for this amazing opportunity and floored to learn that we were chosen. Abe was the love of our lives. These past few months have been incredibly painful and we are constantly under a storm cloud, navigating life without him. We miss him in everything we do. We would give anything to have him back with us.

When I received the cheque from 100 brokers who care, I was speechless. I went to the bank and shared the story of Abe, the accident and our complete devastation with the teller. I pointed to the cheque telling the teller look at what this amazing group of people have done for us. Through tears we both spoke about how the kindness of strangers was a warm and tight hug around myself and my children. I know Abe is smiling down from heaven so very grateful that his family was chosen for this generous donation.

From the bottom of all our hearts thank you so much for this incredible financial gift.

Angela, Logan, Ava, Eden and Landon.

Nomination Story

Abe Navarro passed away on December 2nd, 2021 in an automobile accident. Abe was 40 years old, had just launched a business a few months prior and unfortunately had no life insurance. He left behind his partner Angela and his 4 children: Logan (12 years old), Ava (11 years old), Eden (8 years old), Landon (4 years old)
 
Abe was loyal to a fault, a kind and incredibly loving human being. The family was always first for Abe, especially when caring for and raising his dear children, Logan, Ava, Eden, and Landon.
 
Abe also leaves behind his partner, Angela Grassa. Angela is the mother and legal guardian of the children and has taken a undetermined leave of absence to care for her children in these difficult times. Abe lived for his kids and was known to say" I want to leave a legacy for them".
 
Abe Navarro family was actively involved in the care of the children. The Navarro family has been devastated by this accident plus loosing the primary wage earner in the family. Angela and the children have had extreme emotional and financial challenges during these times. Presently, Angela is not working and on leave from her job as she's not mentally able to handle the demands of her job.
 
  Elevator Pitch
The benefit of our gift will be to provide the following:

  • Future education (ie post-secondary) for Logan, Ava, Eden, and Landon
  • Extracurricular activities to maintain a level of normalcy for the children
  • Therapies and other special support specific to each of the children
  • Grief counseling and other supports to put each of the children on a path to healing


This is a terrible tragedy for this family and all those impacted by his sudden loss. Our financial gift will greatly help this family on the path to healing in the short and long term.

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.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Lisse's Family Fighting for Healing and Stability RECIPIENT WESTERN 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 Lisse's Family Fighting for Healing and Stability our Recipient of the 1st Quarter 2026 vote. Thank you Lauren Sbitney for bringing this Cause to our attention. Lisse and her husband Zach are facing an urgent crisis after Lisse was diagnosed with aggressive MS that threatened complete paralysis. In January 2025, emergency hospitalization revealed major spinal lesions, and she was told she could lose all mobility within months. Desperate to save her life and health, they drained their life savings and fundraised to pursue a stem cell transplant in Mexico. While the treatment has halted the disease's progression, recovery requires one to two years of intensive care and therapy. Eight months in, Lisse continues to make slow gains alongside expected setbacks. With Zach unable to work since December 2024 to care for both Lisse and their 10-month-old daughter Effie, the family is drowning in mounting debt despite living on an extremely tight budget. Their income-assistance application is still pending after six months of waiting.  They urgently need support to access therapies that could meaningfully accelerate Lisse's healing and provide their family with basic stability. Your help would ease their financial burden and allow them to focus on recovery and giving Effie the secure childhood she deserves.

PROUD TO SUPPORT Andrea Mundie RECIPIENT 3rd QUARTER 2025

By Brokers Who Care • November 3, 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 Andrea Mundie our Recipient of the 3rd Quarter 2025 vote. Thank you Marci Deanefor bringing this Cause to our attention. Andrea Mundie is a devoted mother of four—Rex, Dace, Clove, and Penn—facing the fight of her life. Already living with Stage 4 cancer, she has now been diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease, a rare and aggressive complication. Her priority is simple yet profound: to spend meaningful time with her children and create lasting memories while she can. To extend her time, Andrea has begun permanent chemotherapy. But the financial strain is overwhelming. Many of her most urgent needs are not covered by insurance. Funds raised will directly support: Health and wellness costs to ease her treatment Meals and home care for her children Educational expenses to secure their futures Despite her challenges, Andrea’s resilience shines. She celebrated her 50th birthday with loved ones, even while beginning chemotherapy. Soon after, she faced emergency surgery where her heart stopped and doctors cracked her ribs and sternum to save her life. Through it all, she has held onto positivity and humor. A grant from 100 Brokers Who Care would ease Andrea’s burden, giving her peace of mind and the ability to focus on what matters most—her children. Your support will provide comfort, dignity, and precious moments of love and memory.
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