Life can drastically change in an instant. 

It happened to Kellie Mast, her daughter Daimery, and her precious 3-year-old grandson Desmond, on August 1, 2026, when they lost the home they shared together. 

On Saturday evening the Bradley Creek wildfire swept through the area with very little notice and engulfed their home on St. Anne’s Road, reducing it to ashes. By the grace of God, they escaped safely amidst the flames in the yard and on both sides of the road.

Kellie, Daimery, and little Desmond lost everything — the home they loved, their clothes, furniture, a lifetime of collected belongings and cherished keepsakes, valuables, necessities for each of them to navigate their own challenges and everything that Desmond knew and trusted to be his safe place in this world. There wasn’t even time for Kellie to grab her purse or for Daimery to pick up her phone. They scrambled to flee with whatever they could but essentially in a matter of minutes, their lives were devastated. 

Tragically, insurance rates are extremely high for that area so Kellie did not have contents insurance. They are now facing the overwhelming challenge of finding a new home in an already unaffordable housing market. They are tasked with replacing everything from scratch while trying to rebuild their lives and create a sense of comfort and security for a little boy who keeps asking to go home. To endure that kind of emotional and mental pressure is unfathomable.

If you’ve had the privilege of knowing Kellie, you know she is the kind of woman who quietly shows up for others. She has spent years pouring into her community with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering faith, often helping people long before they ever thought to ask. She has been a steady source of encouragement, practical support, and hope for countless individuals and families. Now, for the first time, she finds herself in need of that same kindness. Daimery’s devotion to creating a stable future for her little boy and growing in her faith, is a privilege and an honour to witness. She needs our help to continue on this path. Together, these three generations are now bearing the unimaginable weight of rebuilding their lives from the ground up.

We’re beginning with a modest fundraising goal of $50,000, knowing that the full extent of their loss will be an ongoing assessment. As more information becomes available, we will update the goal if needed.

Your immediate donations will help Kellie, Daimery and Desmond with their urgent needs including: 

1. Housing
2. Clothing
3. Basic necessities 
4. Specific individual health supplies (there is a critical need to replace eyewear, orthotics, and other necessary medical, health and wellness supplies)
5. Recovering important documents and replacing essential communication devices (including Daimery’s phone and Kellie’s computer)
6. Beginning the arduous process of replacing essential household items to rebuild their home
7. And the countless unexpected expenses that follow a disaster like this 

There are a number of ways that you can help relieve the burden this family is facing. So please consider one or more of the following gestures, as you feel led to help:

1. Financial donation
2. Taking care of an item on one of their Amazon Registries 
3. Sharing this fundraiser
4. Lifting this family up in prayer

Thank you for surrounding Kellie, Daimery and Desmond with so much love during one of the most difficult seasons of their lives. Every single act of kindness is appreciated and will make a real and lasting difference. May God richly bless you for your compassion, generosity, and willingness to help carry this burden. 

Please see Kellie’s interview with Global News here:

https://globalnews.ca/video/12012518/bradley-creek-wildfire-victims/

Daimery and Desmond’s Amazon Registry: 

https://www.amazon.ca/registries/gl/guest-view/3HTGTG5MJHY0K?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_AQDP8QY92KAT52V7QN5G&language=en-US

Kellie’s Amazon Registry: 

https://www.amazon.ca/registries/gl/guest-view/393N40K0HPAEZ?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_R6RPBK9JK9VMDKVFF901&language=en-US

Please note: All of Kellie’s ID was lost in the fire so her sister, Jan, has been set up to receive the funds until Kellie’s replacement photo ID arrives. At that time, we will change the recipient to Kellie.