GoFundMe accounts have been set up for each of two serious accidents that occurred in the area Friday.

One page was started to raise money for expenses related to traumatic injuries suffered by 13-year-old Brooklyn Beers, who was struck by an Amtran bus while walking across Kettle Street.

The account was set up by her father, Levi Beers, according to the page.

As of Monday afternoon, the effort had raised close to $3,000 toward a goal of $50,000, with 28 separate contributions.

“This fundraiser is to help relieve the financial pressure of travel, lodging, meals, medical-related expenses, and the time required to care for her and our family during this recovery,” the post states.

More specifically, the money raised would help pay for Brooklyn’s continued hospitalization at UPMC Children’s in Pittsburgh; followup appointments with specialists; procedures and rehabilitation; travel for the family between Altoona and Pittsburgh; lodging near the hospital; ongoing family expenses and compensation for missed work, according to the post.

Brooklyn’s injuries include skull and facial fractures and internal trauma. She was undergoing wound debridement on her face Monday, according to the page.

She will need surgery to stabilize her jaw, followed by a splint and wiring to allow for proper healing, the post states.

Support for family of deceased worker

The other GoFundMe page was started to raise money for cremation and funeral expenses for the family of Gerald Dively, 53, who died in a Hollidaysburg scrapyard after a sudden equipment failure.

The account was begun by his daughter, Marissa Holsinger of Lilly, according to the GoFundMe page.

As of Monday afternoon, her appeal had raised almost $7,000 toward a $9,000 goal, with 70 separate contributions.

“Gerald was the heart of our family, a devoted husband of 36 years, a loving father to his children — including three bonus children through marriage — and a proud grandfather to eight beautiful grandchildren,” the page citation states. “He cared deeply for his family, his three beloved dogs, and even his fish, tending to them every day with love and dedication.”

Dively worked hard, and he liked to fish and camp, the page states.

He didn’t have life insurance, according to the post.

In addition to the cremation and funeral expenses, the money would help Holsinger’s mother, who is unable to work due to health issues, and who will be facing an “overwhelming transition,” the post states.