A young woman, aged 20, is battling for her life after a seven-story fall from a building in Melbourne. The incident, which took place at 1:30 a.m., left Tominey Reid critically injured after a 21-meter fall. Reid was rushed to Alfred Hospital in Melbourne where she underwent multiple lifesaving surgeries.
Reid’s parents were informed about the tragic incident through a distressing phone call. The hospital staff, who have been working tirelessly to stabilize her condition, have described her survival as nothing short of a miracle. However, they also cautioned that her journey to recovery will be arduous and lengthy.
Brad Reid, Tominey’s father, took to Facebook to share the news of his daughter’s accident. He expressed his relief and gratitude that his daughter had managed to survive the fall and the subsequent surgeries. He also acknowledged the tough road ahead, but expressed confidence in his daughter’s strength and resilience.
Tominey’s aunt, Kirstin Small, has set up a GoFundMe page to help the family navigate through this challenging time. The fundraiser has garnered significant support, raising over $43,500 towards their goal of $50,000 as of Monday.
The hospital staff have been full of praise for Tominey’s spirit and resilience. They described her as sweet, clever, and brave, with her sense of humor still intact despite the circumstances. They also reported that she is responding well to treatment, despite her serious injuries.
The fundraiser page also highlighted that Tominey’s 21st birthday is just four weeks away. Prior to the accident, she had been working towards achieving significant goals. The funds raised will not only assist with her ongoing medical and rehabilitation expenses but also provide support for her mortgage and other financial responsibilities.
The details surrounding the circumstances of the fall have yet to be disclosed.