GoFundMe efforts for a Sizzling Tandoor chef who lost his life after being struck by an SUV on Gorge Road last week has topped $119,000.
Khushal Singh Rana passed away from his injuries on Oct. 21 at Victoria General Hospital, just a few days after an emergency surgery amputated his leg.
The 25-year-old Saanich woman driving the vehicle that struck Rana was travelling east on Gorge Road when her 2003 Chevrolet Suburban mounted the sidewalk. The vehicle struck the 31-year-old father, then continued into Gorge Park before finally coming to a stop in the bushes.
Rana leaves behind his wife, Mena, and their 4-year-old son. Mena is also expecting twins in December.
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Langford Sizzling Tandoor Manager Kirn Bawa started the GoFundMe campaign shortly after the accident to help raise funds for the family, before Rana passed away. The original goal was $5,000 but the fund kept growing, stoked by generosity from the community.
As of Monday morning, sat at $119,412 with more funds still being donated.
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When they originally created the online campaign, Bawa said they were expecting a few donations but werenB次元官网网址檛 sure they would raise the original amount.
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Bawa said they have yet to tally the amount received in the three restaurant locations across Victoria but estimates are theyB次元官网网址檙e between $5,000 and $10,000 but it could be more.
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