1 year after tragic death, legacy of Nanaimo’s Steve Smith continues to grow
NANAIMO — Long live Chainsaw.
Those three words spark a wide array of emotions for many, 12 months after Nanaimo’s Steve Smith passed away in hospital in Victoria following a dirt bike accident.
On the one-year anniversary of the 26-year-old’s tragic passing, more support is being thrown behind efforts to ensure the legacy of the man nicknamed the Canadian Chainsaw continues.
Devinci Cycles, one of Smith’s major sponsors, announced Wednesday they will match all donations to the Stevie Smith Legacy Fund over the next 30 days up to $10,000.