SUPPORT has been pouring in for Pinetown’s Hunter Tilling, who has made some improvement on Monday night when she opened her eyes three times.
Close family friend, Bridget Studzinski, said: “We have some positive news this afternoon [Monday, 1 May] on Hunter, she has opened her eyes three times today but she is very dazed. Baby steps and still a very long road ahead.”
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Another message that was posted on the Help Hunter Tilling Facebook page on Tuesday night read:
“Hi we saw Hunter last night. She opened her eyes again. Good signs that [the] brain is healing. Her facial muscles are starting to function again. Another good sign according to those in the know is that she is keeping her mouth closed. She did also yawn again. Her feet were very cold so they wrapped them in towels. Her sedation is stopped. They were going to give her pain meds and put her back on the ventilator at 10pm so she does not get too tired. She is still beautiful.”
Meanwhile, messages of hope have been pouring in on social media, in support of Hunter and her family.
Olympic swimmer, Chad le Clos appeals to the community to assist Hunter Tiling.
The Tilling family has thus far managed to raise R259 311.15 towards Hunter’s medical bills through their Go Get Funding campaign, Help Hunter. Those interested in assisting can also visit the Help Hunter Tilling Facebook page for more details.
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One of the many fundraising events planned is the Run For Hunter which is a fun 5km run/walk hosted by RunTech, in the beautiful Valley of 1000 Hills on Sunday, 7 May.
The event takes place at Infinite Adventures, 23 Wootton Avenue in Botha’s Hill between 8am and 11am. Registration is from 7am. Dress sporty or wear turquoise in support of Hunter. Tickets, which cost R75 each online, R50 for children under 13 (online or late entry) or R100 each (late entries) are available through www.roag.co.za. Entries close on Thursday, 4 May.
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