At 2:45 pm March 7th, 2010, a tragedy those of us in the insurance industry are only to familiar with, fire, struck, yet again with the death of a 12-year old Toronto girl, Britney Einboden, and her father, Ken Einboden aged 44.
Ken died after rushing back into the burning home, having just safely rescued his five-month-old daughter, in an attempt to save Britney.
Unfortunately, Ken apparently was overcome by smoke and eventually fire department personal discovered both father and daughter on the second floor of the rented home. Both were without vital signs and while emergency personal were able to revive Britney, Ken was declared dead a short time later.
Furthering the family’s tragedy, Britney also succumbed to her injuries the following day, Monday March 8th in hospital.
Compounding this situation, Ken had also recently lost his job and was at home taking care of his family while his wife, who was away from the residence at the time of the fire, is on maternity leave.
As happens to often in these tough economic times, the family did not have tenant’s insurance and the surviving wife/mother and young daughter are now left not only without a father/husband and sister, but homeless and destitute of any personal belongings, family treasure’s or memorabilia.
We at ServiceMaster Restore York Region are raising funds to help. All monies raised amongst our staff will be matched by the company and donated to the family. ServiceMaster Restore York Region encourages everyone in the insurance industry to do the same in both support of the survivor’s and in appreciation of the good fortune most of us enjoy today. Donations can be made at the Royal Bank at Jane and MacDonald Avenue. Chequing account number is 505 2394. Spread the word. Donate. Every bit helps.
