GoFundMe page for Vandervlis family exceeds $25,000 goal
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RED DEER – A GoFundMe page set up for Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Ryan Vandervlis, who was injured in a campfire incident, has raised more than $25,000 in less than 24 hours.
The page, called “Rally for Ryan,” is attributed to Friends of Ryan Vandervlis, on behalf of his parents Rene and Barb Vandervlis. It was created Sunday, June 24, to help with the costs of his recovery. As of 7:30 a.m. Monday, it had raised $28,075 from 227 people.
“Donations to cover the cost of meals and living expenses while in Calgary, and to support Ryan’s recovery would be deeply appreciated and will be provided directly to the family. Should donations exceed the actual cost of Ryan’s recovery, the excess amount will be donated in full to a not for profit organization or organization of Ryan’s choice,” the page says.
It explains Vandervlis faces “months of recovery and multiple surgeries” and is heavily sedated, after the June 15 incident at the family home of former teammate Tyler Wong. The incident also injured Hurricanes player Jordy Bellerive and former player Matt Alfaro.
