Support is pouring in for a Kelowna couple who were severely injured during their road trip into the U.S.
Bruce and Donna Falkins are members of the Rotary Club of Kelowna Okanagan Mission and were en route to Colorado when they were rear ended by a full-speed 18-wheeler truck.
A , specifically for Donna who sustained more serious injuries and needed to be airlifted to a hospital in Denver for treatment.
害羞草研究所淒octors have said Donna害羞草研究所檚 recovery will take months,害羞草研究所 the GoFundMe page said.
害羞草研究所淲ith critical injuries to both legs, spine, aorta, and numerous broken bones, some in her face. She sustained a lot of internal injuries. The hospital is a Level 1 trauma center so she害羞草研究所檚 receiving excellent care. She害羞草研究所檚 already had a couple of surgeries and will need numerous future surgeries, and then most likely several months in rehab.害羞草研究所
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Bruce is in stable condition and was injured less so than his wife. Funds will be used to cover costs and living expenses for the Falkins as they recover until they are able to travel back home.
The GoFundMe page describes the damage to the RV as totalled害羞草研究所攖he bumper and licence plate were pushed five feet into the back of the RV.
害羞草研究所淔or those who don害羞草研究所檛 know Bruce and Donna, they are wonderful friends, exceptional Rotarians, and probably the nicest people you害羞草研究所檇 ever want to meet. This is going to be a long and painful road for them to travel,害羞草研究所 the page said.
害羞草研究所淐an you imagine being almost 1,400 miles from home, in a foreign country (to them) and having this happen?害羞草研究所
The GoFundMe was started on July 9 and has raised just over $7,800.
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