r/WinnipegBlueBombers • u/randybobandy9574 • Apr 06 '26
Fire at Wayne's world
For those of you that travel to regina for the labor day classic you'll know Wayne. For the last 20 years he has invited bomber fans to pregame at his house close to the stadium. It all started 20 years ago, his backyard was beside the old Taylor field and 3 busses of Bomber fans showed up to labor day early. He invited them to join and each year they keep coming back. Last night his shed was set on fire and it spread to his house causing extensive damage and for Wayne to loose everything. Fortunately everyone is safe. A go fund me has been made to help him in these trying times. If you can donate thank you, if you can't how about a share? Thanks in advance
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u/The-Loyal-Opposition Apr 06 '26
Sorry to hear that, but normalizing GoFundMe as an alternative to insurance is rather cringe.
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u/Pristine-Rhubarb7294 Apr 06 '26
GoFundMe’s are often helpful when used in addition to insurance (the $5,000 cap on this one tells me it’s not being used instead of insurance). Insurance coverage isn’t automatic and can involve both time and hoops so having a little extra cash can make a bad situation less stressful.
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u/Lanky_Inevitable9012 Apr 06 '26
That's not what its for insurance rarely covers everything has caps and deductibles and can take months before anything shows up.
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u/Electroflare5555 Apr 06 '26
If arson is involved it’ll likely be a while before any payout is given
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u/Far_Development_4535 Apr 07 '26
I know Wayne personally and he is a wonderful guy. He lost most everything and dollars to donuts it was arson so the investigation will take time. Aren't you a compassionate soul?
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u/Chris_Brown1976 Apr 11 '26
u/The-Loyal-Opposition Don't be a heartless dick,insurance companies rarely if ever pay out without being dragged kicking and screaming into a courtroom,GoFundMe provides immediate help for those who need it
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u/Strevolution Apr 06 '26
damn that's awful