Help Charla Nash, Woman Whose Face Was Mauled By Chimpanzee

Oprah viewers were stunned Wednesday to see the face of Charla Nash, a 56-year-old woman whose face was mauled by a friend's chimpanzee in February. Nash has spent the last nine months in a Cleveland clinic, where she's gone through extensive reconstructive surgery.

According to ABC News, the monkey ripped off Nash's upper jaw and nose, and doctors had to remove her eyes. A piece of her leg is currently attached to her face, and it's still unclear if Nash is a potential candidate for a face transplant.

As a website set up to benefit Nash mentions, she has a long and difficult road to recovery, not just in restoring potential facial functions, but also providing for her care. Concerned parties are encouraged to donate to The Charla Nash Fund either through mail or online.

Nash's friends and family have also set up a website to share stories and offer encouragement to Charla. Visit www.friendsofcharlienash.com to receive updates on her health, care and life adjustments as she works toward recovery.

You can visit the trust's website or donate through the widget below.

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[bothsides]

ok u cheap punks come out your pockets & HELP my wife & I gave so GIVE this is so sad this woman's life will never be the same I'm just glad she's still alive to be with her family she'll be ok in the next lifetime I wish her the best.

[WitchInVa]

Why should other's have to pay for her expenses? She told her friend numerous times that the Chimp was dangerous and yet she continued to go to her friends house.

[doublels]

you must be a pub...hear­tless & selfish.

[Skimsoco76]

right i agree! how can we help? i was going to say tell her to stop taming wild animals. giving her anything more would just be rewarding stupidity!

[peachy108]

Jus give this poor women a blank check from oprah, To help her latter in life also for all the insults she will get for lifting her vail. Oprah You should of known better.

[hmprescott]

I don't understand why a blind woman is not a candidate for hand transplants. Wouldn't she be in more need of hands because she can't see?

[jdix]

Ok, my first thought, is Oprah going to flip for surgery so this woman can possible have some sort of normal life....sh­e should she wanted to interview her and make a freak show out of her. Another thought, where are renouned plastic surgerons to might want to offer their services? There's plenty of doctors that go to foreign countries to offer help for free. How about taking care of our own?

[SteveEbenedicT]

I feel very very sorry for this lady not only for what happened to her but also for the loss of her beloved chimp but seriously, how can anybody in their right mind keep this kind of close proximity to a wild animal without always taking precautions?

[TopJack]

It wasn't her chimp. it was her neighbor's. The neighbor went to her home and asked her to help coax the chimp out of the house and that's when he attacked her.

She was essentially helping her neighbor. And this is what happened.

[TheSparkPlug]

It wasn't her monkey. it was her employer's monkey.

[Sardonica]

I'm very glad she went on Oprah. I've thought a lot about her since the attack and have wondered how she was getting on. I'm also happy there is a fund set up for her - my heart goes out to her, but money is much more practical. I'll be sending a check along with my best wishes in the morning.

[DessLoch]

Charla you are not alone. Bless you.

[Lucille]

May Charla Nash receive all the prays that we can muster in her behalf to you Lord. Lord help her recover from these injuries to her body, mind and her soul; the latter of which must already have some of your strength to have endured all that she has. Lord, please give Carla Nash even more of your strength through the Holy Ghost. Truly, Lord have mercy on Carla Nash, and thy will be done, In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

[Tulka2]

Your sincere prayer moved me.

[Lucille]

Thank you, we should all pray for Carla Nash. Honestly, could I ever complain about anything again? No, I don't think so.

[kobio]

Great start, now how much money did you send?

[steward sylvia]

AMEN!

[nimblehuman]

Amen...aft­er such a horrific experience she really needs all the prayers and help we can muster.