A few days ago we talked about Brian Wood, the Relic designer who sacrificed his life by steering into an oncoming car to protect his wife and unborn child. We've been informed that a trust fund has been set up to help his wife, Erin, and the child who Brian died to save.
If you want to contribute to the family of a hero, then simply go here and do so. There really isn't anything else to say. If you've got some spare dollars, you could do worse than to help make sure a man's death wasn't in vain.
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4:40 PM on 09.09.2010 | 
Don't give him any attention, he's just yet another troll...
Unfortunately, I'm broke, but I'll see if that disposable Visa still has a few bucks on it.
This guy is a hero and I really hope his wife pulls through. His child will grow up knowing that his father gave the ultimate sacrifice to give him the greatest gift of love.
This reminds me of those China comics.
I wouldn't expect anyone to donate money to me if I did something cool like that, no matter how it seemingly managed to happen. Why is he so special? Because he makes video games? Or is it just because you're aware?
It's usually a good idea to inform yourself before making stupid comments.
Now how about the rest?
http://www.destructoid.com/relic-designer-killed-saving-family-in-car-accident-183263.phtml
If you find it so terribly inconvenient then just don't. Bingo!
I had already been planning to donate money before reading your comment.
They lived in North Van, a very affluent neighborhood in Vancouver, and had a vacation home on Whidbey fucking Island. That isn't even considered middle class anymore. Seriously, people. Take a step back here - and I hope she doesn't read this because I'm not void of empathy - but this needs to be said:
I understood her trying to make his try to avoid a full frontal crash in sheer panic sound like an act of heroism after it worked out that way. Putting him on a throne helps to cope. But using that story to milk people for..for what exactly? Paying for a third house? Undeveloped acres go for $30k on Whidbey Island, for Christ's sake!
Donate something to your local food bank if you want to do good - giving money to rich people isn't really what donations are for. No disrespect and I hope he rests in peace, but I strongly urge you to donate to a worthier cause.
Sorry. I know it's harsh, but this is just appalling to me. Nothing spells "getting over the death of a loved one" than a few extra dollars to sweeten that fat bank account with.
Thank you very very much, I was about to say the same. This is another prime example for what psychologists call "The Identifiable Victim Effect". Charity is often the result of a deeply irrational feeling of compassion for an identifiable victim and not a rational decision, which might let you come to the result that there are massive amount of people out there who really need your support.
That said, I implore you all to take a step back, think about what suit said and at least match your donation and give it to a cause which supports victims that don't have the fortune to be given full force media attention and a personal identifiable face, thus suffering their fates in an anonymous mass, but suffering non the less, probably even more.
Everything else would be utter hypocrisy!
She can have my condolences, but not necessarily my money. It's terrible that her husband was taken from her, but this man had enough money that while she's not necessarily set for life, she's going to have the time she needs to grieve, recover, and make peace with her life. Whatever Life Insurance policy he had will probably help as well.
I have made a contribution to Child's Play in his name. This man's family is taken care of. Why not give a child with cancer a Nintendo DSi to keep their mind off it in his name instead?
Brian was a very close friend (as is Erin). Believe me, don't believe me, up to you. (Jim should be able to confirm as I was in touch with him yesterday regarding the trust).
First off, thank you so much for all the wonderful support Erin has been getting. It's truly been overwhelming and she is so appreciative of it.
We ask that you show your support in whatever way you feel is appropriate and within your means. If you feel that is sending your condolences and perhaps keeping Erin in your thoughts, that alone is appreciated more than you can imagine. If you feel it is appropriate to make a contribution to Child's Play or any other charity in Brian's name, just as appreciated and please do so. Sharing Brian and Erin's story with family, a friend, a colleague, just as good. You get the point.
I also wanted to state some facts. Take them for what they're worth and form your opinions based on these. Brian and Erin lived in North Vancouver. They lived in a small townhouse, far from a million dollar home. They had a mortgage, just like most of us do. Prior to purchasing the townhouse, the lived in a rented basement suite. They chose North Vancouver and made tradeoffs to live there not because it's an "affluent" neighbourhood, but because they fell in love with it and felt it would be the right place to raise a family. And they did not own the Whidbey Island house. It belongs to family.
Thank you again for your support and well wishes. Erin, her and Brian's families, and all of us truly appreciate it.
I apologize.
The only thing I could do was make assumptions with the little information I've had. Thanks for filling in the gaps.
No worries, I know what you mean. It happens. I'm glad I could help fill in some of the gaps.
there was a fifty fifty chance of hitting the carside of his wife and he could have surrvived. what then?
would he be the evilness walking on earth or what? has someone seen the accident?
its a tragedy but sadly such bad things happen day by day and no single fly gives a shit about, so i neither.
sorry no money from me.
americans tend to glorify everything...too much hollywood i guess. there is nothing heroic in dead
try harder, troll
I'd donate, but I currently have to help pay a mortgage that costs more than what I make in a month, so right now thoughts are all I've got. :x