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Mamie Laverock’s accident, fall and hospital stay in “When Calls The Heart”

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  • Actress Mamie Laverock from Hallmark’s “When Calls the Heart” was put on a ventilator after falling five stories from a balcony.
  • On May 26, the 19-year-old fell from a balcony after spending two weeks in “intensive care” in the hospital following a “medical emergency,” according to a GoFundMe page set up by her family.
  • Her body is “shattered,” but she is “fighting hard,” they say.

Hallmark’s Mamie Laverock’s family isn’t giving up hope.

In a recent update on the actress’ GoFundMe, her parents John Laverock and Nicole Rockmann said they are focused on their daughter’s upcoming fourth surgery. The 19-year-old previously underwent three procedures (including two 11-hour ones) after falling five stories from a balcony.

“Her body is destroyed,” they wrote. “We are eternally grateful to the doctors and nurses who have provided her with exemplary care since May 26.”

And after I wrote that the When the heart calls The actress is doing “well,” the family added, adding that she is still on the road to recovery.

“Mamie is doing well compared to when she arrived,” they said. “She is doing well because she survived these extensive surgeries. She is enduring tremendous pain and continues not to give up.”

“Our daughter loves her life and loves her family and fights hard every day,” they concluded the statement.

The news comes after Nicole said on May 30 that Mamie opened her eyes for the first time since the fall and briefly squeezed her mother’s hand.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Nicole added that her daughter’s accident was not “intentional” and was not a suicide attempt. She said the family plans to file a “negligence lawsuit” against St. Paul’s. Hospital in Vancouver, Canada, where Mamie fell.

“This is an absolute miracle and there will be accountability,” she said.

News of Mamie’s accident first broke on May 26, when her family created a GoFundMe page detailing the five-story fall. Mamie had previously been treated for a “medical emergency” but then fell in the hospital.

The website states that Mamie was “escorted from a secure area of ​​the hospital and taken to a balcony from which she fell five stories.” It adds: “She suffered life-threatening injuries, has undergone several extensive surgeries and is currently on a ventilator.”

According to the GoFundMe page, the 19-year-old’s incident occurred following a two-week hospital stay for “intensive care” in Winnipeg, Canada, after suffering a “medical emergency.”

Mamie was then transferred to St. Paul’s in Vancouver, where she began her recovery. At the time, her parents said she was “alive and showing signs of improvement.” Just over two weeks after she was first admitted to hospital, the actress fell from a balcony.

Hallmark Media issued a statement about Mamie’s incident to diversity“We are deeply saddened to hear the news about Mamie. As a beloved member of our When the heart calls Community, we wish her and her family peace, comfort and many prayers during this difficult time.”

Since her accident was announced, Mamie has received an outpouring of support from fans and co-stars. Co-star Mitchell Kummen asked for prayers on X (formerly Twitter). “Please pray for my friend Mamie. We need a miracle and the power of prayer and love,” he wrote.

When the heart calls Star Erin Krakow posted a screenshot of the GoFundMe campaign on Instagram. “💔 I just donated. If you have the opportunity, I hope you do too. Link in bio,” she wrote in the caption.

The actress’ on-screen mother, Johannah Newmarch, shared the family’s GoFundMe page on X, writing, “I love this family, my heart is broken. A devastating time for everyone caring for Mamie. Please help if you can. They need all the support they can get to get through this 🙏❤️ #hearties.”

Loretta Walsh, who plays Florence Blakeley on the Hallmark series, also posted the family’s fundraiser on Instagram. “Please donate and share if you can. Mamie and her family need our support. Link in bio. Thank you ❤️,” the caption reads.

Fans commented on the castmates’ posts to express their support for Mamie. “This is so sad. Praying for Mamie and her family and hoping she recovers and gets the help she needs. 💔🙏🏻,” one person wrote. “This is so heartbreaking. My thoughts are with Mamie and her family,” someone else commented.

The details of Mamie’s medical emergency are unclear. More than 500 people have donated to the GoFundMe page, raising over $30,000 CAD so far.

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Sydney is a freelance beauty, lifestyle and wellness writer. Over the course of her career, she has written for numerous publications including InStyle, Architectural Digest, Glamour and Elle, as well as working as a copywriter for a handful of beauty and wellness brands.

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