December 7th, 2014 started off like any other Sunday for Nancy Krahn and her husband Lyndon. They were attending Sunday service at their church, when all of a sudden Nancy became ill and insisted they leave immediately. She made it to the front steps and collapsed. It was determined that Nancy was suffering a stroke. She was transported to Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, and from there by STARS Air Ambulance to Winnipeg where she was placed in a medically induced coma to prevent further brain damage.
Fast forward to the present - Nancy lives life in a wheelchair. She still has no feeling on her right side, and is slowly learning to walk with the aid of a walker. The family has had to extensively modify their home to accomodate Nancy's wheelchair and aside from the emotional challenges, the financial difficulties as a result of Nancy's stroke have been significant.
Friends and family have planned a fundraiser to help offset some of the huge expenses that the Krahn's have incurred. Here's what you need to know:
WHAT: A casual evening featuring a light supper, entertainment, and a HUGE silent auction
WHEN: Friday, October 9th - Doors open at 5pm
WHERE: Friedensfeld Hall
COST: There is no admission fee, although they will be collecting offerings at the door
If you can't make the fundraising event you can make a financial contribution one of two ways: You can donate online on the Go Fund Me page that's been set up - OR - you can donate at any branch of the RBC. Simply tell them that you want to contribute to the "Nancy Krahn Tragedy/Trust Account".
Let's help the family out!