Community holding fundraiser for paralyzed Guy’s Furniture owner

• Share on Facebook
• Share on Bluesky
• Share on X
• Copy Link

Frey said Houle is recovering, doing physiotherapy every day and adapting to life in his condition. He now has a wheelchair he can operate with his chin and uses voice activated technology. Frey said Houle’s daughters Chantel and Meagen, who are both in university, have been an ‘amazing’ support for their father. He said he is in awe of Houle, who remains positive and upbeat despite the setback.

War in Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens while Zelenskyy calls for more talks

3h ago

Heading north

Experts report a surge in interest among American academics looking to move to Canada

4h ago

Weather alerts lifted

Some highways still affected by late season snowstorm

6h ago

“Many people ask Larry for support and he always says yes, he’ll do whatever he can to help,” Frey said. “He’s always been giving to the community so it was overwhelming how many calls, how many people stopped in and talked to us about wanting to do something for him.”

The fundraiser will include live and silent auctions and a dance. Frey said plans are in place for 800 tickets and he expects the event to sell out. He said Houle is planning on leaving the hospital in Saskatoon for a few hours to come to the fundraiser.

In mid-August Frey said Houle will go from the hospital in Saskatoon to a special recovery program in Regina for a few months.

“We’re not sure when we’re going to get him full time, but he’s looking forward to coming home on Aug. 6, the night of the function and seeing people there,” he said.

Frey said everything Houle will need to get back to work at Guy’s Furniture, in addition to his medical expenses, is a huge cost. The building next to the business is being renovated to become Houle’s new home so he can get back to work. Frey said the renovations will be a huge undertaking as the living space has to be completely redone to accommodate Houle’s condition.

The fundraiser will take place Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Northland Power Curling Centre. Tickets are available at Nutec Embroidery, Guy’s Furniture. WPD Ambulance, Battlefords Massage Therapy and RBC Dominion Securities. Donations are also welcome.

Sarah.rae@jpbg.ca

@sarahjeanrae