Support For Eatontown Crash Victim Who's Touched Many Lives

EATONTOWN, NJ — Ceilie Reynolds is a charitable soul who has taken her love for swimming and diving around the world. Reynolds mastered diving instruction in Hondurus, and she taught children to swim as part of Mission Africa, according to 94.3 the Point.

She comes from a family of people who help. Her father, Kevin, was a 911 first responder is a retired NYPD Detective, according to the report. Her mother, Stephanie, is a doctor at Riverview Medical Center.

"She gives of herself to so many different people, charities and causes. (We) can’t begin to count the number of lives that she has touched — all over the world, the family said on a GoFundMe page set up for her. "Places like Honduras, Africa, Ireland, Greece … and always, in every situation jumps in to help."

But now Reynolds and her family could use your help.

Reynolds, 21, suffered serious injuries when her vehicle ran off the road and crash Monday night in Marlboro Township. Read more: Crash Entraps, Seriously Injures Eatontown Woman: Police

She has a long recovery ahead of her. Reynolds's injuries include cranial issues, a collapsed lung and broken limbs, jaw and nose.

Her family started the GoFundMe for her medical care that has raised nearly $50,000 as of Friday morning.

"For those of you that have never had the opportunity to meet Ceilie yet, know that she would make you feel the first time you met her that you were already friends," the GoFundMe says. "She is a lot like her Grandpa Frank- whom we always said: 'Had never met a stranger.' "

She was airlifted from the crash to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Then she was flown to Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. She has received several surgeries on her brain, sinus cavity, jaw and nose. Medical professionals must rebuild her face and put the top of her skull back on, among other procedures.

The family doesn't know yet how much they'll have to pay out of pocket, but they know it will be exorbitant.

Reynolds continues to make progress. She can squeeze visitors' fingers and move her toes.

Every bit of progress gives family and friends hope – and they want to show the same passion Ceilie has shown for others.

According to 94.3 the Point, Ceilie helped organize and volunteer at Mission Africa, Beauty Foundation, Team Fighting Irish and she has helped assemble baskets every year for Thanksgiving to deliver to those who are worse off.

Several donors have left supportive comments on the GoFundMe page.

"You are the toughest cookie out there! We love you so much Ceilie! Xoxo Sylvia, Sally, Sam & Lexi," said Sylvia Falkinburg.

"It's not much, but hoping this little bit helps. I might not know you (thank you Dana for sharing this story), but I'm touched by your situation. Sending you healing, positivity, and wishes for a speedy recovery ♥," wrote Catherine Fagan.

"We love you Ceilie! Fight like a girl sweetie, we know you can do it! ❤️ Keeping all of you in our prayers. Serena and Gerry," wrote Serena DiMaso.

"I love Ceilie and her family. I wish I could do more to help this beautiful girl who I once called my second daughter," said Coreen Kelly.

"To my sweet great-niece Ceilie I am there with you in spirit," wrote Dorothy McCann, her great aunt. "As is your great-grandma Dorothy McCann, as well as your Grandpa Frank McCann I am your blood never forget that! I love you dearly and I know you will be fine I remember the day you were born and I was in Paris looking out the window at a beautiful dress shop and got you your first dress from Paris let's plan on going again someday. Hugs and kisses and strength going out."

"Ceilie is a Beacon of Light for all those whose lives she touches. May angels surround her and heal her," said Beth Edwards.

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