Also on Wednesday, Sharman presented a cheque for $1,000 to Bourassa's father on behalf of the student body.

The money was raised during the Wade Hamer Hockey Challenge last year.

Teachers made a donation also to help the Bourassa family pay for costs they have incurred since the accident -- cost such as phone bills and air fares.

Sharman flew to B.C. over the holidays to see how Bourassa was doing. On Tuesday she said she was shocked to see her friend's condition.

"It was really scary," said Sharman, adding that his swollen face and body were covered with tubes and bandages.

Bourassa was struck while crossing an unlit street in Whistler. He had flown to Edmonton with friends and took a train to B.C. for a few days of snowboarding in the hills.

Sharman said Bourassa was happy to receive cards and gifts from his friends and teachers while in the hospital.

"It feels really good to know there are people thinking of you," she said.

Sharman and her friend, Mike Wilde, who is also a buddy of Bourassa's, are optimistic that he'll be okay.

"Kelly is a pretty tough guy. He'll pull through," said Wilde. "He's pretty strong," Sharman added.

A fund has been set up by Susie Halldorson and Cindy Krukoff called the Kelly Bourassa fund to raise money for the family in their time of need.

Donations can be made at the Royal Bank in Yellowknife or dropped off at Mack Travel, Canadian Tire, Yk Direct Charge Co-op or at the fire hall.