Gansett Ties to Injured Bombing Victims

Two Lowell, MA residents with family ties to Narragansett are recovering and in stable condition after the Monday afternoon bombings at the Boston Marathon left both with severe injuries.

Sydney Corcoran, 18, had already had one severe health scare in the past. In June 2011, she was hit while crossing the street, the accident fracturing her skull.

According to The Lowell Sun, Sydney made a full recovery and planned to attend Middlesex Community College in the fall. However, that changed with Monday’s explosions.

Sydney and her mother, Celeste, were both injured severely by the explosions. Celeste’s legs had to be amputated below the knees, according to several media reports, and Sydney had shrapnel lodged in both of her legs.

According to a Narragansett Patch reader, Celeste’s sister-in-law is a Narragansett native and a 1986 graduate of Narragansett High School.

Family members told The Los Angeles Times that they were shocked to turn into coverage of the marathon to see Sydney in several of the photos.

A charity fund for Sydney and Celeste’s medical bills and other expenses has been started here. As of late Wednesday night, $258,011 had been raised.