Prof Savory-Gordon expected to make a full recovery

Linda Savory-Gordon, an associate professor in Algoma University's community economic and social development program, is at home recovering from a serious car accident.

The collision happened one week ago, while Savory-Gordon was driving to Flint, Michigan to catch a flight to her niece's wedding after flights from the Sault were cancelled due to bad weather.

Arthur Perlini, Algoma U's dean of academics, says that Savory-Gordon is expected to make a full recovery from her injuries, but it will take time.

"She will be re-assessed on March 27," Perlini told SooToday.com. "In the meantime, her doctors have asked that she rest."

Savory-Gordon has been a driving force behing the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT).

She is seen on the left of his SooToday.com file photo, taken in April, 2007, when the CAPT (CAPT) crew set off for Ottawa on Earth Day.

According to an e-mail circulated to university faculty, Savory-Gordon was travelling with her husband, daughter and her daughter's partner.

All four occupants of the Savory-Gordon vehicle were injured when it was rear-ended and totalled.

They were initially taken to hospital in the Michigan Soo and all but Savory-Gordon were released the same day.

The educator and community activist was transferred to a hospital in Petoskey for tests and observation.

Her head injury was of particular concern, but fellow AU faculty have been advised that that neurologists there have determined there is no permanent damage.

Savory-Gordon was released from the hospital in Petoskey on Friday and her family brought her home to recover in the Ontario Sault.

"I spoke with her yesterday," said Perlini. "She is doing as well as can be expected, considering her injuries. But she has a great spirit and tireless will. We miss her very much and hope for a swift and full recovery."

Perlini said the community economic and social development department has come together as a team to fill in for Savory-Gordon while she recovers.

Both the university community and the broader community have been very generous with their well-wishes, he said.