THUNDER BAY -- A woman involved in a crash on Arthur Street Thursday morning is stable in intensive care after a lengthy surgery, say members of her family.
They're also hoping the community will support a charity event she organized while she's recovering.
Ashley Hill, 24, suffered broken bones and a severe leg injury that needed around nine hours of surgery Thursday, involved in a two-vehicle collision that closed Arthur Street near Mapleward Road.
Cousin Stacey Voss credited surgeons at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for the work they did.
"It was really hard to hear she was in an accident," Voss said. "She's like my kid. She's going to be OK, but it's going to be a long, long, long road."
Voss said Hill is an athletic, conscientious woman always there to coach and mentor youth. Her love of children is the reason Hill went into Confederation College's child and youth program, now in her last semester.
As part of her class work, Hill had to organize a charity event.
She decided to host Show the Love, a way to support Grace Place by having people drop off alcohol bottles and cans Saturday morning at Confederation College.
The material will then be taken to The Beer Store to collect deposits.
So far friends, family and classmates have stepped in to make sure the event continues.
"It would mean a lot to her. It would really blow her away. She'd be really thankful," Voss said.
"She's the type of person who's always going out to help other people."
Hill was hoping to raise $200. But Voss wants to go beyond that now.
"I'd really love to go to Ashley and say 'Ashley we raised $1,000," Voss said.
The event will be held in the parking lot across from the Thunder Bay Art Gallery from 10 a.m. Until 2 p.m.
Police continue to investigate the collision.
