Members of the community are rallying to help a caregiver and mom of three who is recovering from severe injuries following a terrible accident.

The well-liked South Etobicoke mother was released from hospital earlier this month after spending several weeks in the Intensive Care and Trauma Units of Sunnybrook Heath Sciences Centre.

Rotchie Dequina, who is from the Philipines, has been working hard as a caregiver for five years and was successfully reunited with her children in Toronto and looking forward to a new life.

The single mom was involved in a terrible accident that saw her airlifted to Sunnybrook in a coma, according to a Go Fund Me page that was created in September.

Organizers say she faces “a long road for recovery ahead of her,” and have so far raised $7,400 out of a goal of $10,000 to help the ailing family.

“We understand that there will be financial strain on the family and we are hoping to do all we can to help ease the stress of an already stressful situation for her and the kids,” wrote organizer Magdalena Marcula.

Marcula said Rotchie is recuperating at home with her family after being released from Sunnybrook.

“Before leaving the hospital she underwent several surgeries to correct some motor functions and fractures.”

“With an acute trauma caused from a crash like this, it takes time to heal organs, bones and the affects that severe head trauma has on your body,” according to the Go Fund Me page.

Dequina has many appointments with doctors and specialists booked to review her progress “but so far the prognosis is positive.”

“The next several weeks will continue to be difficult on her,” Marcula said. “With several broken ribs the pain continues to cause sleepless nights and uncomfortable days.”

If you can help the family, please search Rotchie Dequina on www.gofundme.com