Dave Shellnutt's Recovery Fund

On New Year's Eve, our friend and comrade Dave Shellnutt was seriously injured in a terrible assault. He was taken to the hospital where he remains in the ICU with significant injuries. Dave's condition is still critical and his road to recovery will be long and full of uncertainty. Unfortunately, Dave does not have any short-term or long-term disability benefits through his employer. This means that Dave will have no income while he goes through his lengthy recovery process. This GoFundMe is being organized to ease the financial burden on Dave and his immediate family. 

Since news of Dave's injuries became public there has been a huge outpouring of love and support. There are so many ways the people who love Dave describe him: son, brother, partner, social justice warrior, surfer, cyclist, lawyer and friend. He has a kind and loyal heart and relentless zeal for justice. He has touched so many lives, and now we have an opportunity to show him our support.  

Many have asked what you can do to help. Dave’s family remains focused entirely on his recovery and has not had the opportunity to comprehend the huge financial consequences of Dave's injuries. As you can all appreciate, Dave has various monthly bills that will now fall to his family to handle, not to mention the costs associated with his recovery.  

As his friends, colleagues and fellow advocates, we can assist by helping shoulder some of the financial weight of Dave's injuries so his family can continue to focus exclusively on his progress and rehabilitation. No doubt many of you likely know Dave as an overly generous person with his time and money. Now, more than ever, is the time to return that favour. 

We are profoundly thankful to anyone who can contribute - no amount is too small.

We will keep you updated on his progress.