The father of the 24-year-old Snellville woman battling flesh-eating bacteria says his daughter is still making progress.
Andy Copeland said his daughter, Aimee, began feeding herself last week. That's the latest in a series of improvements the University of West Georgia graduate student has made since contracting the virus following a zip lining accident on May 1.
Doctors have amputated Aimee's left leg, right foot and both hands.
Aimee's father said he is grateful for the outpouring of support from the community since the accident.
"Our community has just been so good, reaching out to us the way they have," said Andy Copeland.
A spokesperson for United Community Bank said donations have poured in from California, Canada and even Mexico.
Andy said that Aimee still plans to graduate in December.
A construction crews is set to begin work later this week on an elaborate wing at the Copeland family home in Snellville. The new wing will accommodate Aimee.
Snellville officials presented the Copeland family with a check for $19,000 Monday night at City Hall. The money was raised during a special "Aimee's Weekend" back in June.
"It just amazes me when I look around this room and I see so many people who I just love to death and I'll never forget this," Andy Copeland said.
Friday, January 25 2013 10:46 PM EST2013-01-26 03:46:04 GMT
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.
Aimee Copeland (photo courtesy the Copeland family)
Snellville officials presented the Copeland family with a check for $19,000 Monday night at City Hall.
