Even heroes need help.

The Shuswap is rallying behind RCMP Const. Adam Poitras in the aftermath of a single-vehicle motorbike collision in which he suffered a significant head injury. He was taken to the Kelowna General Hospital after the May 9 crash near Enderby, and remains in the intensive care unit there.

As he now faces a long road to recovery from what they say are 害羞草研究所渕ultiple brain bleeds and intracranial swelling,害羞草研究所� BC Emergency Health Services paramedics at Salmon Arm Station 332 害羞草研究所� where Poitras害羞草研究所� wife Lisa works 害羞草研究所� have started a fundraiser to help the family.

With 害羞草研究所渙ne of our own害羞草研究所� laid up in hospital, Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Murray McNeil said the detachment, where Poitras has been stationed for about a year, is also offering support.

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McNeil added that Poitras is making some progress in his recovery and has been able to talk to his wife and brother 害羞草研究所渟o there害羞草研究所檚 been some positive signs.害羞草研究所�

To ensure that all funds raised go to the family rather a fundraising service害羞草研究所檚 fees, Salmon Arm paramedics are collecting donations directly in cash at the 332 station, or by e-transfer to FST@telus.net referencing Adam Fundraiser. Anyone with questions or wanting more information can email Daniel.Roddick@BCEHS.ca.

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