OHIO -- The road to recovery for the survivor of a dog attack is slow, but Sandra Getzendiner says her faith is pulling her through.
Getzendiner is staying with her daughters, still unable to completely care for herself. She was critically injured during a September 11th attack, but in just a few weeks has already made some great strides toward recovery.
"I feel really great for what happened to me. I feel really blessed to get through it," said Getzendiner.
Sandra was riding her bike on the North Main Street Bridge on that fateful day when two loose pit bulls attacked. Sandra was so badly injured, she was rushed by Careflight to Miami Valley Hospital where she underwent a series of surgeries.
Getzendiner is staying with her daughters, still unable to completely care for herself. She was critically injured during a September 11th attack, but in just a few weeks has already made some great strides toward recovery.
"I feel really great for what happened to me. I feel really blessed to get through it," said Getzendiner.
Sandra was riding her bike on the North Main Street Bridge on that fateful day when two loose pit bulls attacked. Sandra was so badly injured, she was rushed by Careflight to Miami Valley Hospital where she underwent a series of surgeries.
Doctors had to reconstruct Sandra's finger, face and arm. They also had to reattach her ear.
"I just thank God cause I'm feeling really good and everything like I said I never felt really the pain that I should have."
Sandra's daughter, Charla, is now helping to take care for her, but mounting medical bills are going to be a challenge for the Getzendiners.
And that's why a Piqua man is organizing a charity poker run.
Sandra says the support from the community has been a huge help and given her the faith to get better.
"I just thank God cause I'm feeling really good and everything like I said I never felt really the pain that I should have."
Sandra's daughter, Charla, is now helping to take care for her, but mounting medical bills are going to be a challenge for the Getzendiners.
And that's why a Piqua man is organizing a charity poker run.
Sandra says the support from the community has been a huge help and given her the faith to get better.
The benefit is going to be held on October 22nd. The motorcycle ride starts at One More Bar located on Wood Street in Piqua. Registration starts at 10:30 and it costs $15.00 per rider, $20.00 if you have a passenger.
Meals and entertainment are included. All the proceeds go to Getzendiner.
(WDTN - Sept 30, 2011)
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