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From staff reports
An 18-year-old Amesbury resident is recovering from two surgeries, including the amputation of her lower leg, the result of massive injuries she suffered in a Sept. 15 crash in Haverhill.
Paige Fortin's mother, Virginia Page, and other family members stood around the teen's hospital bed as she was taken to surgery on Wednesday to insert a metal rod in her leg to repair a broken femur.
"They are hoping to save as much as they can below the knee," Page said of her daughter's doctors.
On Tuesday, doctors removed her leg below the knee, after determining that she had no remaining vascular structure to carry blood to the injured limb.
Page said her daughter is expected to have more surgery on Friday as doctos continue to repair her injuries.
Paige, who was injured while riding a scooter with her boyfriend, was thrown 15 feet as a result of the collision at the intersection of Water and Washington streets, her mother said.
Her only other injuries were some broken ribs, Page said. "She's been very brave and taking it like a champ (but) we have along road ahead of us."
Paige's mom isn't the only one who has been inspired by the teenager's bravery.
Joanne Bagshaw, who owns the Custard Shoppe, is organizing a fundraiser through a Facebook page named LetsHelpPaige.
"She's still smiling and being optimistic," Bagshaw said. "That's an inspiration for all of us. It's our chance to take care of one of our local people."
Just days after Paige's accident, dozens of people had posted to the Facebook page with offers of meals, gasoline cards and financial contributions. An account has been created at The Provident Bank in Amesbury and online through GoFundMe, a fundraising site.
Page uses the Facebook account to keep supporters and friends updated on Paige's condition.
Shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Page reported that her daughter's surgery went well, and that doctors refrained from surgically removing any more of Paige's leg. "Your prayers and positive thoughts must be working!" she wrote.
Supporters say they have planned a number of fundraisers in the coming weeks, including one at Flatbread Co. in the Millyard, where Paige held one of her two jobs.
Page said she is grateful for the city's reaction to her family's situation.
"The community support is just unbelieveable," she said.
From staff reports
An 18-year-old Amesbury resident is recovering from two surgeries, including the amputation of her lower leg, the result of massive injuries she suffered in a Sept. 15 crash in Haverhill.
Paige Fortin's mother, Virginia Page, and other family members stood around the teen's hospital bed as she was taken to surgery on Wednesday to insert a metal rod in her leg to repair a broken femur.
"They are hoping to save as much as they can below the knee," Page said of her daughter's doctors.
On Tuesday, doctors removed her leg below the knee, after determining that she had no remaining vascular structure to carry blood to the injured limb.
Page said her daughter is expected to have more surgery on Friday as doctos continue to repair her injuries.
Paige, who was injured while riding a scooter with her boyfriend, was thrown 15 feet as a result of the collision at the intersection of Water and Washington streets, her mother said.
Her only other injuries were some broken ribs, Page said. "She's been very brave and taking it like a champ (but) we have along road ahead of us."
Paige's mom isn't the only one who has been inspired by the teenager's bravery.
Joanne Bagshaw, who owns the Custard Shoppe, is organizing a fundraiser through a Facebook page named LetsHelpPaige.
"She's still smiling and being optimistic," Bagshaw said. "That's an inspiration for all of us. It's our chance to take care of one of our local people."
Just days after Paige's accident, dozens of people had posted to the Facebook page with offers of meals, gasoline cards and financial contributions. An account has been created at The Provident Bank in Amesbury and online through GoFundMe, a fundraising site.
Page uses the Facebook account to keep supporters and friends updated on Paige's condition.
Shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Page reported that her daughter's surgery went well, and that doctors refrained from surgically removing any more of Paige's leg. "Your prayers and positive thoughts must be working!" she wrote.
Supporters say they have planned a number of fundraisers in the coming weeks, including one at Flatbread Co. in the Millyard, where Paige held one of her two jobs.
Page said she is grateful for the city's reaction to her family's situation.
"The community support is just unbelieveable," she said.
