Sam Bob and Family Covid Recovery

Last month, Sam Bob was diagnosed with Covid 19. He is now in recovery- he's a fighter! He is being helped along by his sister Kat Zucomulwut Norris, who is also a performer and activist on the Downtown Eastside. However, the process has taken a toll on his health, and there are some unexpected expenses the family is now incurring. 

We are raising funds to get Sam the extra life necessities to help him recover and function day to day. 

Sam’s traditional name is Tulkweemult of the Snaw-Naw-us First Nation. He is a nationally recognized Vancouver-based actor, a former Jessie Richardson GVTA nominee for Best Actor in Headlines Theatre’s production of Out of the Silence and nominated for Best Actor by Edmonton’s Dreamspeakers Film Festival for his performance in Dana Claxton’s The Red Paper. Sam’s theatre productions include Drylips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing at the Arts Club; Storyweaving and Bah! Humbug! with Vancouver Moving Theatre; Age of Iron, Farewell, and Ecstacy of Rita Joe at the Firehall Theatre; and Time Stands Still with  Toronto’s Native Earth Theatre.  He was also at the Lytton River Festival with Savage Society’s production of Abandoned Boy.

Sam Bob is widely recognized in the community. His storytelling and his presence has had a huge impact on many. If you are able, any donation is appreciated, to show our love for this awesome person! 


Expenses we're raising funds for are as follows:

Meals on Wheels (one meal is $7.25)- $600 
Walker- $500
Wheelchair- $300
Air Purifier- $200


Many people might not know the effects that Covid has on the health of any given person, but to give you an idea of what Sam's recovery is like, I quote:

"Today was a big day for me, I was able to get up to get a bowl of cereal."

Funds are needed ASAP to assist with Sam's mobility and to ensure he gets the food he needs, as he is unable to leave the house. Family is of course helping, but to alleviate the strain would be a huge blessing. (Kat takes care of so many- she is always active in the community. Let's show that the community has her back too!)

It can be really hard to ask for a hand up! These have been really difficult times for most of us. But they have also been times when community comes together in a big way. Thank you so much for your help, no matter what the number. 

If there are other ways you'd like to help- like by donating a new/in good condition item directly, please contact us through this page. You can also e-transfer Kat directly, as she will be making the purchases.  (Contact me for her email- not sharing here for privacy reasons!) 

THANK YOU!