GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN

Hello Pacific ... resending this portion of the newsletter as the Go Fund Me Link in the previous newsletter was not valid.  The correct link has now been updated (below).

It is not often (perhaps, never) that we, as a staff and leadership team, bring a GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN to your attention … but this situation is tragic and pulls at the heartstrings of those in our congregation who are well acquainted with Sandy & Brita Colera!   

Sandy & Brita have been involved with the Alliance Church for many years.  They were involved with Peace Portal Alliance when Pastor Jon was on staff there.  In 2014 they, along with their three daughters, moved from White Rock to the Okanagan.  Sandy is now the Lead Pastor at Lake Country Alliance. 

Anyone who knows Brita and Sandy knows they are incredible human beings who love and care for others extremely well!  And now it’s our turn to care for them!  

On January 9, 2021 (the day after Brita’s 41st birthday), while skiing with her family at Silver Star Brita was in a serious accident that has left her with significant injuries; Brita is currently a paraplegic.  She does have movement in her left arm and over the past month she has gained some movement in her right.  She is currently being cared for at GF Strong and Sandy is commuting from the Okanagan in an attempt to support Brita in Vancouver and his three young daughters in Lake Country. 

The way Brita and Sandy have chosen to respond to this accident with gratitude that Brita's life was spared, and that she has her full mind is beyond inspiring. Their faith is strong and Brita’s SWEET SPIRIT continues to shine through, despite the suffering she is experiencing.  

BUT, this tragic accident all comes at a cost.  And we are bringing this to your attention to simply ask if you would consider helping this family? 

The doctor has advised that the Coleras will need to do the following to care for Brita properly:  

1.    Make short term modifications to their current home,

2.    Purchase and move into a fully accessible home,

3.    Purchase or adapt their current vehicle to maintain their ability to travel as a family and for Brita to be able to drive, which will allow her to have as much independence as possible.       

If you would like to help support this family, you can do so using the following link:  BRINGING BRITA HOME - GO FUND ME PAGE 

For those who are interested in further exploration of the Colera family’s new reality, please watch the following link:  

VIDEO: OUTLINE OF WHAT HAPPENED

As, well, the following is the link to Brita's interview with Global News.  

GLOBAL NEWS STORY

Tracey Dickie, from Peace Portal Alliance has set up this Go Fund Me Campaign.  When she told Brita what she was doing, Brita was open to the help but wanted each person to know that their prayers were equally as important as any financial contribution. 

This is a family that prays!  So please pray with them and for then!

Updates on Brita's situation will be posted on the Go Fund Me Page.

Thank you for loving them, for caring for them and for praying for them!