Members of the Lekhi family, whose Summerland home was vandalized and spray-painted with racist graffiti on July 13, are organizing a fundraiser to create a symbol of unity in the community.
On July 16, Abhishek Lekhi, son of the couple whose home was vandalized, set up a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of raising $2,500. The goal has since been changed to $10,000.
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“Our family, along with the support of the District of Summerland, would like to raise funds to create a mural, a large sign or another eternal symbol that can be placed in our community. This symbol is a sign of unity, a celebration of diversity and a reflection of the positivity that resonates in Summerland,” he said in the statement.
He added that the Indo-Canadian family is not the only one to have experienced racism or to be suffering after the incident.
Since news of the incident was reported on July 14, many in the community have expressed their support and have offered to help the family repair the damage and repaint their home.
The campaign has raised $17,513, surpassing the $10,000 goal.
Those wishing to donate to the campaign may follow the GoFundMe link.
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