Staff at Life Care Center in Federal Way have stepped up to help a coworker in need.

Christine Alcala has been out of work for two weeks watching over her 15-year-old daughter who lies in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center. Her daughter, Juzreel Alcala, was hit by a Federal Way Public Schools bus in front of Federal Way High School Oct. 16.

Juzreel was in the crosswalk at South 308th and Pacific Highway South when she was hit, according to police. The school district is investigating the incident and the bus driver was placed on administrative leave during the course of the investigation.

The Federal Way Police Department is investigating the incident and examining all evidence, including details from the bus, video from the street and witness statements, according to Cathy Schrock, police spokeswoman.

“Right now there is no obvious fault of the driver or pedestrian,” Schrock said in an email following the accident. “The only question to answer is who had the right of way and this will not be determined until all the evidence can be examined.”

“Hospital staff are unaware of what her exact injuries are because she is sedated right now,” said Danni Orne, executive director at Life Care Center. “We won’t know for a month minimum of what damage has been done.

Life Care Center staff put together a GoFundMe page for the Alcala’s, which is a do-it-yourself fundraising website to raise money online. So far, they have raised approximately $3,700 of their $50,000 goal.

They are also putting on a benefit concert from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Lolli’s Broiler and Pub.

“We are coming together to make things happen for them,” Orne said. “The event is open for anyone that wants to come and the venue is even open to minors at a specific time so that Juzreel’s high school friends can be there too.”

Donations for a raffle are sponsored by Cakes are Fun Grocery Outlet, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse, Marlene’s Market, Mary Kay, Poverty Bay Cafe, R-Jays, Sub Zero and IHOP. Local artists Ghost Tribe Fires, Jordan Biggs and Rachelle of Dr. Luna will perform at the benefit.

“It’s been really hard to watch your coworker and your friend go through something like this,” Orne said. “Getting together to help makes us feel better.”

The Alcala’s also received help from other community members. Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and police Chief Andy Hwang drove to Harborview Medical Center on Monday and delivered a care package to the girl’s family.

“We did so because we just have heartfelt concern and best wishes for the family and we wanted to show support for the family,” Ferrell said. “This is a really tragic situation and when something like this happens, I think it’s important for the family to know that City Hall and our entire community stand beside them and wish their daughter a speedy recovery.”

Christine has worked as an environmental services assistant at Life Care Center for six years. She has already used up her vacation and sick days.

“Christine has no family here in Washington, so we are all she has,” Orne said. “We have been bringing food to the hospital and showing as much support as we can. A few of us have given her our sick and vacation days, but with her husband taking off work to be with their daughter too, it just won’t be enough for them to survive.”

Juzreel has a younger brother attending a Federal Way school. His birthday is Oct. 29.

“We asked him what he was going to do for his birthday and he said that he just wanted to be in the hospital with his sister,” Orne said. “We thought it would be neat to get a basket together and get him a present.”

Lolli’s Broiler and Pub is located at 32925 First Ave S. in Federal Way.

To donate, visit Juzreel’s GoFundMe page at www.gofundme.com/fysuc0 or call Orne at 253-946-2273.