Support is pouring in for a Kelowna couple who were severely injured during their road trip into the U.S.

Bruce and Donna Falkins are members of the Rotary Club of Kelowna Okanagan Mission and were en route to Colorado when they were rear ended by a full-speed 18-wheeler truck.

A , specifically for Donna who sustained more serious injuries and needed to be airlifted to a hospital in Denver for treatment.

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Bruce is in stable condition and was injured less so than his wife. Funds will be used to cover costs and living expenses for the Falkins as they recover until they are able to travel back home.

The GoFundMe page describes the damage to the RV as totalledsa国际传媒攖he bumper and licence plate were pushed five feet into the back of the RV.

sa国际传媒淔or those who donsa国际传媒檛 know Bruce and Donna, they are wonderful friends, exceptional Rotarians, and probably the nicest people yousa国际传媒檇 ever want to meet. This is going to be a long and painful road for them to travel,sa国际传媒� the page said.

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The GoFundMe was started on July 9 and has raised just over $7,800.

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