Support Riley Brinnen's Healing

As many of you know, on November 29th there was a tragic car crash in Kamloops that involved members of the Thompson River University Wolfpack Men’s volleyball team. Our brother and friend, Riley Brinnen was one of them and he needs our help.

Riley was transported to Vancouver General Hospital by air ambulance following the accident with a severe spinal injury, the extent of which is yet to be fully determined.

He is currently in the Spinal ICU after undergoing surgery on Thursday morning.

He is expected to be at VGH & GF Strong Rehabilitation centre for many months. He is surrounded by his parents Chris (dad) & Karri Brinnen & Ann (mom) & Mark Turner, as well as his sisters & extended family. We have been by his side through every minute of this & will continue to do so until he comes home.

Riley is a strong, athletic, absolute sweetheart of a man. He played minor hockey in West Kelowna from Initiation to Midget, when in grade 10 he took on Volleyball. He graduated from KSS in 2020 & earned himself a spot on the Men’s Volleyball team at TRU. Riley is in his 4th year of university working towards a Psychology degree.

We are overwhelmingly grateful for the support the family has received. This go fund me will help cover some of the costs as Riley, his family, and the medical team work towards building his new normal going forward. The majority of which will be going towards family costs to be by his side in hospital, spinal rehabilitation costs, accessibility needs including specialized equipment and modifications to Riley's home, and whatever else comes with the uncertainty of his road to recovery.

Thank you again for your thoughts, prayers, and support during this time. We love you Riley and are here for the long haul.

This GoFundMe was created by Riley Brinnen's oldest sister, Courtney Hannigan.