KULPMONT -- Mother's Day will be particularly poignant for Jennifer Smith, of Kulpmont. Her 9-year-old daughter, Amanda, who was critically injured by a bullmastiff April 19, is home from Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after two operations to repair some of the facial damage done by the dog.
Since her return home on Tuesday, Amanda has been showered with gifts by residents of the surrounding area, and her family has received money to help pay the girl's medical bills.
"At this point, we haven't gotten any doctors' bills," Jennifer Smith said Sunday. "We still have a lot of doctors to see, four this week alone."
Amanda is covered by the state's Children's Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, Smith said.
A Saturday night fundraiser at the West End Fire Company brought in $3,124. A week ago, a cut-a-thon at Sassy Snappers raised more than $4,450.
"When something like this happens, it affects our whole community," said Grace Roseman, of Mount Carmel, the fire company's financial secretary.
Roseman is pleased to help the family. "We're a small community, and our hearts have gone out to Amanda and her parents. She's a sweet little girl. Her story has touched people from all over this region. I even received a check in the mail for the family from someone in Ashland."
Another fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at the fire station, 1254 Maple St. Bingo will start at 3 p.m. Doors open at noon. For information, call 373-9423.
Tressa Reiner, who organized the cut-a-thon at her business, said she didn't know the girl or her family when she put together the fundraiser. "She didn't deserve what happened to her," Reiner said. "The family had nothing. We had to do something to help them get through this, to help pay for whatever they need. It was the first time I've ever done something like this."
The cut-a-thon raised money by giving haircuts, about 20, and through a bake sale and raffle. "We also sent people onto the street with cans to collect money from passersby," she said.
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