Heather Mallory's family wanted to pass along huge thanks to everybody who supported the Heather Mallory Benefit at the Oriental Ballroom in Gallitzin this past Saturday night. Over $7,000 was raised to help Heather out. Her family expressed deep appreciation to Felix & the Hurricanes, Totem and DJ Sean Lance for donating their talents and services.
For those not familiar with her situation, Heather was seriously injured on Aug. 28 in a motor vehicle accident. She suffered a spinal cord injury, is paralyzed and has been confined to a hospital bed in Pittsburgh since the accident. This past Saturday, the 18th, was her 30th birthday. In addressing the audience at the benefit, Her mother said that Heather starts intense rehabilitation treatment this week at UPMC Rehabilitation Hospital in Pittsburgh. It will be a long road to recovery, and only time will tell the extent of Heather's recovery, and whether she will ever walk again.
There is an address where get well cards, birthday cards and letters can be sent to Heather. I was also thinking that if any bands/musicians would like to send their CD’s to Heather, music could help lift her spirits and give her more determination to overcome her adversity.
The address to send cards, letters and CD’s:
Heather Mallory
UPMC Rehabilitation Hospital
1405 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
