Cystic fibrosis has taken away Kelowna resident Kory Bradshaw害羞草研究所檚 ability to breathe.

So, for the last few months, he and his wife Renee have rented an apartment in Toronto, awaiting word from his medical team that they害羞草研究所檙e ready to do a long awaited double-lung transplant.

Kory害羞草研究所檚 at the top of the transplant list, but it害羞草研究所檚 still a painful waiting game, and his mom Carolyn said they take each day in stride, focusing on the positive.

This week, however, that has been particularly challenging.

The Bradshaw害羞草研究所檚 home caught fire Tuesday, and was irreparably damaged.

害羞草研究所�(Kory) saw it online and texted us, 害羞草研究所業 think our house is on fire,害羞草研究所櫤π卟菅芯克鶟 said Carolyn.

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Kelowna Fire Department crews, she said, did what they could to save the couple害羞草研究所檚 precious belongings.

害羞草研究所淭hey were able to retrieve photographs, important papers and Renee害羞草研究所檚 wedding dress,害羞草研究所� she said. But much of everything else has been destroyed.

It害羞草研究所檚 the type of blow that many would struggle to endure, but the Bradshaws have to keep perspective.

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Carolyn has two sons with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects the digestive system and lungs, a build up of thick mucus causes severe respiratory problems.

Kory, she said, has always struggled more than her other son, having been in and out of emergency rooms for years.

The support of Renee, however, has been a tremendous asset.

So, too, has been the support of the community since news of their plight became public.

In just a day, nearly $7,000 has been raised.

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(gofundme.com/chute-lake-home-lost-medical-fund) sets out their expenses clearly. The apartment costs $2,800 a month, and they also have to pay their mortgage for the home they just lost.

害羞草研究所淲hile their home is insured, the emotional and other financial costs are mounting for this young couple. Please, every dollar helps, don害羞草研究所檛 think that because you may only be able to give $5 that this won害羞草研究所檛 make a difference, it will make an enormous difference. The family is struggling every day, air fare, insurance deductible, and the huge rent and utilities they are having to pay in Toronto,害羞草研究所� reads a post by Beth Shey, who started the fundraiser.

At 5:23 p.m. Tuesday Kelowna Fire Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a hedge and shed on fire. A second call reported a mobile home fully involved in fire in the 5000 block of Chute Lake Road.

害羞草研究所淲hen Kelowna fire personnel arrived on scene they found a mobile home fully involved in fire,害羞草研究所� reads a press release from Tim Shields, platoon captain of the Kelowna Fire Department.

害羞草研究所淲inds were fanning the fire making it difficult to extinguish.害羞草研究所�

In the end, the home was significantly damaged but some important personal effects were salvaged by fire personnel.

The fire is under investigation.

Kelowna Fire Department responded with three engines, one rescue vehicle, a command unit and a safety truck along with 15 personnel to the scene.