Reegan Pauley, 21, had just picked up her new motorcycle an hour before the crash when it collided with a truck in Grainsby last October. She suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital, where she has remained ever since, underwent 18 surgeries in just two months and lost her leg and the use of one of her arms. She suffered broken bones, a broken pelvis, a nerve in her right hand and sepsis. Reagan is still waiting for the recovery of her right arm and the repair of the nerve damage she suffered. Read more: Mom has to vacuum her bed every day because she sheds her skin “like a snake” after the “addiction” of the cream with steroids Reegan and her mom, Kylie, told Grimsby Live what life was like after the accident. Kylie said: “It was not really easy to see my little girl going through something so scary. “I was with her every step of the way and the only thing that made me overcome it was Reegan’s positivity in it all. Her condition does not seem to affect her and she started to be able to do things for herself again.” Reegan hopes to leave the hospital to return home in the next two weeks (Image: Reegan Pauley) Reagan shouted, “I even made us a cup of tea today, didn’t we, Mom?” She has been in hospital since her accident in October and has been treated for numerous infections, sepsis and has undergone skin grafts. At the moment he can not walk and has movement only in one hand. The family has adapted their Grimsby home to have wheelchair ramps on the doors, railings and a stair lift. They hope to get Reagan a brand new wheelchair to suit her needs and anything else she may need to live a normal life again. When asked what her long-term goals are, Reegan said: “I just want to live a good life and be really happy. I have lived one day at a time from the accident, so I have no idea what I can do. future. “I hope to have a prosthetic leg soon, so I can move a little more freely and not need a wheelchair all the time. Before the accident, I really wanted to go to childcare because I love children, so maybe in the future I will do it, everything depending on how independent I am. “Because of the nerve damage in my right hand, I can only use my left hand at the moment, so I have to get used to it. It is difficult to have only one hand.” Supporting members of the Reegan family raise money to make sure they have the necessary adjustments (Image: Reegan Pauley) Kylie Dennehy, Reegan’s mom, added: “The next goal is for Reegan to get home and get out of the hospital. We’ve been traveling a lot to Leeds for specialist appointments since October and it would be nice to get back together. “We hope in the next week or two that Reagan will be permanently discharged and will return home after months of hospitalization.” Reagan’s family and friends are now testing their fundraising skills to raise some money for a new wheelchair. The money raised will also be used to pay for any additional adjustments that may be needed. Kylie continued: “We have some great friends who are involved in fundraising activities to raise the money needed for some new adjustments. They are participating in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and Reegan’s dad and I will cheer them on at the finish line and give them offers a drink you need next. “Her dad and I will also be doing a parachute to raise some money, which we will finance ourselves. I’m totally petrified from the heights, but I’re really looking forward to it and I’ll be brave for Reagan. “We originally aimed to raise £ 1,500 and so far we have raised £ 3,300, which has completely excited us. Any contribution would be very helpful.” To make a donation to Reegan’s new equipment and customizations, you can find her fundraiser here. Read more related articles Read more related articles
