The name and address of the fund will be published.

For now, Cervantes said the family is doing well despite not hearing much from hospital officials.

“(Officials) just keep telling that the next 72 hours are crucial,” she said. “There are no huge signs of improvement, but she’s not deteriorating.”

As of Tuesday afternoon, Cervantes said Amanda had been breathing on her own and the breathing tube had been removed.

The fact that so many community residents and businesses have been offering to help the family is overwhelming and greatly appreciated, she said.

“It’s very heartwarming,” she said. “They don’t really have a lot, so it’s very much appreciated. ... Random people in the community and local businesses really have pulled together and have been so good to them.”

A fraternity at Bucknell University, where Amanda’s father worked for several years, is also helping, she said.

When Amanda was admitted, family said they were staying at area hotels because the Ronald McDonald House was full, but Ann Blugis, development manager at the house, said on Tuesday that two rooms opened up and the family was notified.

In a situation where no room is available for family members, Blugis said that the center will often give gift certificates to stay at the nearby Pine Barn Inn or refer families to other hotels in the area for a discounted rate.

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