Hopes are high that a Fife woman who was almost killed in a car accident in Australia will be able to return home before Christmas.
Caroline Davie, 28, from Burntisland, faces a lengthy road to recovery after suffering what doctors described as life-changing spinal injuries in the smash in Perth, western Australia, on June 26.
After learning of what happened, her family dashed Down Under to be by Miss Davie’s bedside as she battled for survival, and friends and family managed to raise over £11,000 in the space of two-and-a-half weeks to help them pay for flights, accommodation and other unforeseen costs.
Thankfully, Miss Davie managed to pull through, although doctors fear her mobility will be severely restricted and that she will have to adapt to a new way of life.
However, there is now renewed hope that the former Burntisland Primary and Balwearie High School pupil will be back in Scotland before the turn of the year.
Her brother Richard has revealed online that Caroline has now been moved out of the intensive care unit in Perth Royal Hospital to the renowned Fiona Stanley Hospital in the city, where she is expected to spend several weeks in the spinal rehabilitation unit.
“Thankfully, this means she is past the critical stage and she can begin the rehabilitation process,” he said.
“Caroline will be spending hours every day with occupational therapists, physiotherapists and a great team of doctors and nurses, who will help her come to terms with her injuries and set goals for her recovery.
“Fiona Stanley is considered a world-class facility so we’re all very grateful she’s in good hands.
“She is also a lot more comfortable now her pain is under control and she’s even been spending time outside in a wheelchair, which is great progress.
“At the moment we’re hopeful Caroline will be home before the end of the year, but of course nothing is certain.”
The fundraising drive started in the days following her accident has now garnered almost £14,000 and it continues to grow.
Mr Davie added that his sister would love to hear from her friends during her recovery, and asked them to send messages or photos to him through his fundraising page at www.gofundme.com/xzvg5s.