Planning for People, Not Cars

Tragically, Lisa Tavender and Kirk Hein lost their only son Brandon when he was only 19 years old. For his parents, remembering their kind, adventurous son is easy – he never leaves their minds – but they want to keep his memory alive for others as well.

Brandon was a really good kid and always had a huge smile. He touched people of all ages; from little ones who referred to him as “Uncle B” to the seniors he went out of his way to help. Many saw Brandon as an old soul.

Brandon loved the outdoors, especially fishing, so it only made sense to have a fishing derby; gathering family and friends to remember Brandon and raise money for the Brandon Kirk Hein Memorial Fund which Lisa and Kirk started with the Foundation in 2012.

Brandon graduated from Valleyview Secondary School in 2009, and starting a scholarship fund at BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF) in his name seemed like a perfect way to honour him.

“After many successful fishing derbies, we now have a significant amount in the fund to sustain future awards,” said Tavender.

While Lisa was researching the BCICF and asking questions she learned that there were other opportunities to give back in Brandon’s name. With the support of family and friends, she started a second fund. The Brandon Gives Back Fund was created to support seniors and youth. This fund helps community charitable organizations through grants in our region.

While the pain of losing Brandon will never diminish, knowing his memory lives on in the gifts he bestows on others provides comfort to his family.

Lisa says, “These two funds allow us all to remember Brandon on his birthday, special holidays, and significant dates. Even though he is no longer with us, it doesn’t mean we have to stop buying him birthday and Christmas presents.”

Lisa and Kirk have found that creating a legacy fund in the name of their son is proving a wonderful way to remember and honour a loved one forever and a way to give back to others.

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