Elizabeth's Recovery Fund
Elizabeth English's life was altered forever when on March 29th she was the victim of a hit and run accident while riding her bike home from a pre-med class at The University of Texas, where she's studying to become a psychiatrist. The driver hit Elizabeth from behind, dragging her under his vehicle for about 2,000 feet before driving off and leaving Elizabeth fighting for her life. Fortunately, in the midst of this trauma, Elizabeth intuitively kept her head up to protect her brain. A witness and good samaritan took action to remove Elizabeth from further danger and call an ambulance.
Elizabeth needs our help now - and ongoing, as her recovery will be long and difficult. She suffered massive injuries to her leg, hip and back and is still in critial condition. There is no remaining skin on her back, leaving her muscles and spine exposed. She will continue to have daily debridement surgery on her back and legs in order to keep her wounds clean before skin grafting can begin. Due to Elizabeth's strength and instincts during the trauma of being dragged beneath a car, her spine and muscles are intact. Still, Elizabeth has months of surgeries, physical therapy and other procedures ahead of her in the healing process.
Despite this tragic event, Elizabeth remains positive and upbeat - concerned more for her family and friends than for herself. Elizabeth is the type of person whose smile and sense of humor is infectious. She's ambitious, strong and intelligent - someone with a very bright future. Help us bring her back to health so that she can continue living fully and vibrantly - postively affecting even more lives around her.
She is at University Hospital Brackenridge in Austin, Texas and is in great hands with the hospital's phenomenal trauma team.
The driver who hit Elizabeth was thankfully apprehended the following day by the Austin Police.
Elizabeth needs all the support that her community can provide. Medical and personal expenses are piling up quickly, and her journey to recovery has just begun. Please help in any way you can. No donation is too small.
KEYE News Link:
http://keyetv.com/news/local/woman-on-a-bicycle-hit-by-car-in-east-austin
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Elizabeth needs our help now - and ongoing, as her recovery will be long and difficult. She suffered massive injuries to her leg, hip and back and is still in critial condition. There is no remaining skin on her back, leaving her muscles and spine exposed. She will continue to have daily debridement surgery on her back and legs in order to keep her wounds clean before skin grafting can begin. Due to Elizabeth's strength and instincts during the trauma of being dragged beneath a car, her spine and muscles are intact. Still, Elizabeth has months of surgeries, physical therapy and other procedures ahead of her in the healing process.
Despite this tragic event, Elizabeth remains positive and upbeat - concerned more for her family and friends than for herself. Elizabeth is the type of person whose smile and sense of humor is infectious. She's ambitious, strong and intelligent - someone with a very bright future. Help us bring her back to health so that she can continue living fully and vibrantly - postively affecting even more lives around her.
She is at University Hospital Brackenridge in Austin, Texas and is in great hands with the hospital's phenomenal trauma team.
The driver who hit Elizabeth was thankfully apprehended the following day by the Austin Police.
Elizabeth needs all the support that her community can provide. Medical and personal expenses are piling up quickly, and her journey to recovery has just begun. Please help in any way you can. No donation is too small.
KEYE News Link:
http://keyetv.com/news/local/woman-on-a-bicycle-hit-by-car-in-east-austin
Update 7
3 months ago
Hello wonderful people!
Thank you to everyone for all of the loving comments and support!
Elizabeth successfully completed treatment at the rehab clinic, and she returned home a few days ago!
She's been settling in to regular home life; watching Netflix and eating pizza, but still maintaining her workout regimen ;)
Her progress has been AMAZING and swift because of her unbelievably positive attitude, and because of all of the encouragement and support she has received.
She is using a combination of a wheelchair, crutches and a walker to get around. But already, she wants to go faster than these vehicles even allow! Despite her lingering injuries, Elizabeth is encouraged by her fast progress and healing, and she continues to move forward each day! She is so happy to have returned to her home, to her loved ones, and her pets who put a smile on her face every day!
Signing out for now! Catch Elizabeth on the news this evening for a full update! :)
Thank you to everyone for all of the loving comments and support!
Elizabeth successfully completed treatment at the rehab clinic, and she returned home a few days ago!
She's been settling in to regular home life; watching Netflix and eating pizza, but still maintaining her workout regimen ;)
Her progress has been AMAZING and swift because of her unbelievably positive attitude, and because of all of the encouragement and support she has received.
She is using a combination of a wheelchair, crutches and a walker to get around. But already, she wants to go faster than these vehicles even allow! Despite her lingering injuries, Elizabeth is encouraged by her fast progress and healing, and she continues to move forward each day! She is so happy to have returned to her home, to her loved ones, and her pets who put a smile on her face every day!
Signing out for now! Catch Elizabeth on the news this evening for a full update! :)
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To anyone in Northeast Ohio that is interested: We will be hosting a get-together at Colonial Beverage in Chesterland next Saturday April 9 from 6 til 9pm to auction off some wine-related goodies and provide a venue for fundraising. Feel free to invite friends and family and we hope to see you!
I can't remember how I came across your story, but holy crap are you ever an inspiring champ! To read along as you not only keep pushing physically, but especially mentally and emotionally... It has been so incredible. Thank you for sharing your journey! Endless positive thoughts and well wishes your way!
I don't know you but your story has touched my heart. I'm praying for you. I know you will bounce back better than ever. God bless you.
Dear Beth...Just seeing your beautiful face and thumb up makes my heart happy! You are one courageous woman! Godspeed for your recovery.
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Really glad you're doing well, Elizabeth. Welcome home!
Love the videos and Progress!! This Girl is on Fire!!! Go Beth and thank you Charlotte for your LOVE and updated!!
It's so inspiring to watch you working hard and continuing to improve. You are Austin's true rockstar and we are still thinking about and rooting for you!
Little One - so proud of you. All of us out here in Facebook Land are the invisible wings under your arms when you walk up and down the hospital halls. God bless you, and keep up the wonderful progress.
Wow, remarkable update! Keep it up!
Amazing to see you smiling still and hoping your recovery is going as well as possible!
I had a dream about you las night! You were very happy and everything was all better again, seems like my dream came true! You look great and am so proud of you
We've never met but I'm a cyclist in the area - keep on keeping on :)
Prayers are on there way
My brother and I both went to UT. We are praying for you!
Beth, I haven't seen you in such a long time but an Austin friend shared this and I couldn't believe I was staring at your picture. I am so angry for you but I'm glad you're still here. It looks like you are in good spirits and it excellent company! Thinking of you. Next time I'm in Austin I'm looking you up!
You have been one of the strongest and toughest girls I've known your whole life. Sending you so much love and hope for your recovery. If anyone can get through this you can.
Hearing that this happened to you broke my heart Beth. I miss your smiling face and we all know you can get through this!!!
Love you Bethy❤️