b'Yvan (continued from page 3) Yvanalwayssupportedthecommunity,including fundraisers for the music department when his daughters Leanne and Katie attended Port Perry High. He also vol-unteered as a soccer coach. My Dad would always do anything for anybody, to help out, Leanne noted.Others have rallied to help the guy who always helped others. Family, friends and neighbours on Scugog Island have all assisted Yvan with transportation to medi-cal appointments in Toronto and Oshawa. Some people have signed up to be living kidney donors, but there is no match yet.Back in late 2020, Yvan revealed that he was experienc-ing severe back pain and spitting up blood. Symptoms started earlier, in October, but he didnt want to spoil Christmas for his family by complaining. Back pain could be explained by his years of physical labour as a roofer. But that was not the case. And his lung problem didnt turn out to be pneumonia.Yvan with grandsons Jake Hannah on the left and Everett Ellis on the right. An astute nurse at Mt. Sinai Hospital put the lung and kid-neysymptomstogether,and Yvan really appreciates everyones love andthat led to his accurate diag-support. nosis of Good Pasture Despite his health challenges, Yvan continues to have a positive attitude. I never give up hope, he says.Yvan, who has type O blood, hopes for a living kid-ney donor in the near future. The wait list for a deceased kidney donor is long, five to 10 years. A transplant from aProud grandma Sue, living donor could be done more quickly, to extend his lifeholding Jake and and improve its quality. Everett.Daughter Leanne tells Yvans story:Herfatheriswellknowninthecommunity.For35 years, he owned and operated Lebel Shingles Ltd., along with his wife Susan. Dad used to put in 16 hour days when the sun was shining, Leanne said. Nicknamed Red, he is that friendly guy who chatted with everyone at the Hyland or Red Ribbon restaurants inEverett, Yvan and Jake.Port Perry, Leanne said.Vehicle Mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pmCertificationsRepairs and Service Sat. 8am - noonWE DO IT ALL: ALIGNMENTSBRAKESTUNE UPSEXHAUSTIs your steering wheel not straight? We can do an alignment for you! Truck RentalHear our commercial on KX961511 Reach Street, Port Perry905-985-1999info@portperryautomotive.comwww.portperryautomotive.com4FOCUS - MARCH 2023'