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Beamsville father reunited with baby daughter after suffering major health problems

7/14/2012

The love of a new father can be seen on the face of Bryan Morrison despite suffering major health problems.

The 28 year old Beamsville man, and his wife Sarah welcomed his first daughter into the world in June.

On June 21st little Abigail was brought home from the hospital.

Four days later Bryan suffered a massive brain bleed and fell into a coma.

Bryan has since been recovering at Hamilton General Hospital where he started to come around at the beginning of July.

A fundraising effort is underway to help the family.

Sarah, a 31-year-old supply teacher with the District School Board of Niagara is on maternity/parental leave.

She grew up in St. Catharines as Sarah Goodfellow before getting married.

Bryan is a seasonal worker without any benefits.

Friends and family are hoping to raise enough money to help the Morrison family get through the ordeal.

An account has been setup with Meridian Bank in trust of Sarah and Bryan. The account number to donate to is 9664608. Donations can be made at any Meridian branch by going in and giving the account number and mentioning either Sarah Morrison's name.

A fundraising event will be held Friday July 20th from 6-10pm at Grimsby's Peach King Centre.

Tickets are available now for a minimum $10 donation. You can purchase tickets at the door, online http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3843046656 or purchase directly from one of the event organizers.

For updates of Bryan's condition go to www.facebook.com and look under Bryan's Road to Recovery.

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