In Loving Memory of Abbey Bickell
Abbey would be livid!
Abbey was 22 years old when her life was taken. But Abbey’s story isn’t only about how her life ended — it’s about how she lived.
Abbey was courageous. She stood up for what was right, even when it wasn’t easy. She was a fierce friend, and spoke out against things that hurt people or diminished their worth.
She believed that one voice, even a young one, could make a difference.
That’s the spirit behind LIVID.
Abbey would be furious that her life ended this way. Furious that the irresponsible and selfish actions of a complete stranger, who was clearly in the wrong, cost her the life she was so enthusiastically living. She would be furious that all of the people she loves are hurting so deeply, that all of their lives have been forever changed, made smaller because of losing her.
All of this is so wrong, and Abbey refused to stay silent when something was wrong, and so, through this work, neither will I. She had great courage to speak, to question, and to change what must be changed. This podcast is my way of carrying her courage forward.
For Abbey, and for every life impacted by impaired driving. this is why I’m LIVID.
Her Legacy
The world lost Abbey, and all of the good she was going to do. There are lives that will go unsaved, friends that will not have her companionship, animals that will not find safety and so much joy that can never be.
When she died her family established the Abbey Bickell Memorial Fund in the hope that some of that good could still happen. Each year it supports causes that Abbey cared about deeply, equity in the rescue profession, first responders, youth leadership, animals.
The fund is managed by the Vancouver Foundation and you can learn more, or donate at https://give.vancouverfoundation.ca/s/abbeybickell.
Non est vivere sed
valere vita est
There is more to living
than merely being alive
