An Escondido teen was in critical condition Tuesday after falling more than 60 feet down a mountain in Arizona.
Makayla Castro, 18, suffered a head injury and several broken bones when she fell while rock climbing last week.
The Grand Canyon University student was in a medically-induced coma at a hospital in Arizona.
Allison and Larry Castro spoke with KPNX-TV about the daughter they described as adventurous.
"Her smile is infectious," Larry Castro said.
Makayla's parents say it's a miracle their daughter is still alive after suffering such traumatic injuries.
“We have so many people praying for her and we believe in the power of prayer,” Allison Castro said.
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Friends in San Diego County will get together Thursday night for a fundraiser to help Makayla's family.
EscoGelato will host the fundraiser April 28 between 6-8 p.m. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to help the family with medical expenses.
