A Georgia father canceled an appearance in metro Atlanta to stay by his sick daughter's side as she battles flesh-eating bacteria.
Aimee Copeland's father, Andy, was scheduled to speak with the Rotary Club of South Gwinnett, but decided to stay in Augusta.
A Facebook page affiliated with the University of West Georgia -- where Aimee is a graduate student --- says there were two major medical developments today. It is not clear yet what those developments were.
Doctors were already forced to amputate Aimee's leg after she contracted flesh-eating bacteria following a zip line accident which severely cut her calf.
South Gwinnett Rotary Club members said they understood Andy Copeland's decision to cancel his appearance.
"We hope to see him soon but we realize that his priority is with Aimee in August," said Barbara Myers.
Andy, his wife Donna, and Aimee's sister Paige have been constantly present at Aimee's bedside as she fights the bacteria. On Wednesday, the family announced that doctors have removed a breathing tube and replace it with a tracheostomy. Aimee is also receiving treatment in the hospital's hyperbaric chamber.
Earlier this week, so many people came out for a blood drive for her that organizers had to turn people away. Rotary club members said they are also planning a blood drive in Aimee's honor next Monday at the First Baptist Church of Snellville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Myers said they will also be holding a fund drive.
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Friday, the Snellville woman who nearly lost her life battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria shared her story with students at a DeKalb County elementary school.
Friday, the Snellville woman who nearly lost her life battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria shared her story with students at a DeKalb County elementary school.
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The NAACP is holding an information session about its planned gun buy-back program at 6 p.m. at a northwest Atlanta church as part of ongoing efforts to cut back on gun-related violence in the community.
The NAACP is holding an information session about its planned gun buy-back program at 6 p.m. at a northwest Atlanta church as part of ongoing efforts to cut back on gun-related violence in the community.
Aimee Copeland is battling flesh-eating bacteria.
