Former warrior clipper Skyler Cameron’s parents died just weeks in a row
A former West Kelowna warrior and Nanaimo Clipper is going through a tough time and needs the public’s help.
The youngest in his family, 21-year-old Skyler Cameron, was living with his parents in Nanaimo when both of his parents died just weeks in a row. On May 17, his mother Linda lost her battle with cancer. 24 days later, on June 10, his father Daryl died unexpectedly of a heart attack, suddenly leaving him without both of his parents.
Ever since he first laced up his skates while playing in the Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association, Cameron’s parents have stood behind him every step of his hockey career. He played in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) for Shawinigan Lake and Burnaby Winter Club. After briefly starting his BCHL career with Prince George, Cameron became a staple of the West Kelowna Warriors roster during the 2019–20 season, playing 49 games for the team. At the end of the shortened 2020–21 season, Cameron and his family learned his mother’s cancer had returned, leading to a request for a trade to Nanaimo to be close to his family. Over two seasons, he accumulated 36 points in 98 games for the Clippers, ending his BCHL career.
In the time between his parents’ deaths, Cameron and his father decided it would be best for Cameron if he accepted the offer to continue his education and hockey career at Trinity Western University (TWU) in Langley. A week later, his father died suddenly.
Now without both parents, Cameron has little time left for employment before his hockey and school schedules begin. He needs financial support to get through school and pursue his hockey dreams. A GoFundMe has been set up for him with the aim of raising $95,000 to help him through his four years of college. As of noon on Wednesday, July 19, $35,467 had been raised.
People can support Cameron’s future and learn more by visiting the GoFundMe.
The celebration of the life of Cameron’s father will take place on Saturday 22nd July.
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