Olivier Jean, one of the victims of the blast at the Sherbrook Food Processing Center, known for his company Le Gars du Lac, is in an artificial coma at CHUM in Montreal.
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His business partner, Stéphane Gagnon, was seriously injured in the tragic incident. He was hospitalized, but in CHUL, Quebec.
Both have crossed the danger line.
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Le Gars du Lac posted a long message on its Facebook page to provide news about entrepreneurs.
“Since we have been overwhelmed by the news for the past few hours, we would like to bring you the latest news on Oliver Gene’s health.
As many already know, Oliver was seriously injured in the fire. He was urgently transferred to CHUM’s large burns unit in Montreal, where his condition is thought to be stable by medical staff. This time he is in intensive care and plunged into an artificial coma to relieve him of the pain.
It should also be added that his business partner Stephen Cognon, who was at the scene at the time of the explosion, also suffered significant burns. Fortunately, his life was not in danger and he was meticulously monitored by the burns team at CHUL de Québec.
Obviously, it is still too early to make any diagnosis or prediction for the future. One thing is for sure, Olivier and Stephen will need your moral support more than ever because their struggle for redemption has only just begun.
While waiting for the good days to return, you can send them your encouragement under this post and we will be happy to share with them in due course. Thanks to everyone for your incredible support! Relatives of Oliver Jean
Relatives of the two victims launched the campaign Growdfunding GoFundMe Raise funds to support their loved ones.
“We would like to collect donations in support of the two victims of the Sherbrook CVA incident on Wednesday, March 23rd.
The two young fathers and the entrepreneur are currently hospitalized outside Sherbrook. We want to reduce the financial burden on these two young families.
All donations will be made to the immediate families of Olivier Jean and Stéphane Gagnon. Thank you very much ”, read on the page.
Oliver Jean started his business in January 2017 by cooking traditional food at home before setting up his production facility at CVA.
