VILLA RICA, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -
The woman who survived flesh-eating bacteria is receiving more support, this time in the form a motorcycle charity ride and an all-day concert.
Aimee Copeland had her hands, feet and most of one leg amputated. She is back home now, but her recovery will be long. Friends and strangers are making sure she gets everything she need.
There have already been a number of fundraisers for Copeland, but the support doesn't seem to be dying down. In fact it appears to be picking up.
The day kicked off with a massive bike ride. Hundreds came out to hit the road and they said the fact that it was for Copeland only made it better.
Wendee Wilkins doesn't know Copeland but was riding for the cause.
"It's a very unique way to raise money and help support the family. Whatever she needs continuously cause she will need it. It's just a great cause and great benefit," Wilkins said.
But not everybody came out for the ride. Some came out for the music and good food and there was a lot of it, largely thanks to Sugar Foods who set up four tents with free food.
Eric Reed is a representative for Sugar Foods.
"Sugar Foods has been in the community for a long time and it's great to be a part and be the cornerstone for such an event. It really tells you that you are in the right place and pulling for the right group of people," Reed said.
It wasn't just the adults helping out. Young kids like 12-year-old Cade Keller were doing their part too.
"I thought to myself if someone I loved had this problem I would want other people to help so I thought I would help in any way I could even though she's not related to me," Keller said.
Keller decided to help design the wrist bands marked with a very special message.
"The wristbands say 'blessed to be different' and that was what she said when her dad told her about amputations," Keller said.
He's already raised more than $800; something he admits has been a bit overwhelming.
"It just shows that people actually do care and that's what really hits me hard," Keller said.
Organizers couldn't agree more, and they said the massive turnout proves it.
Twyla Fristad helped organize the event.
"That just shows me that there are people who really care. They care for Aimee and her family and there's just good people still left around here," Fristad said.
But as much as this event is for Copeland and her family, some volunteers said it means just as much to them.
"Everybody who steps foot here they know why they're here. We're all smiling and several of us have just gotten together today and just hugged. It's so touching. I've seen so many tears shed here today," Fristad said.
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