Donations can be made to the “Bethany Joy Storro” account, established by Storro’s co-workers at Safeway, at any Riverview Community Bank branch. Riverview has locations in Camas, Hazel Dell, Orchards, Salmon Creek, east Vancouver, downtown Vancouver and Washougal.

See Bethany Storro speak at Thursday’s press conference.

Bethany Storro was wheeled into a small conference room with her face wrapped in bandages. Her parents on either side of her, she shoved aside the moments when she’s asked, “Why me?” and instead struck a thankful tone.

“I’m just trying to stay positive,” she said. “It’s not about looks. I can’t let what she did to me ruin my life.”

From the looks of things Thursday, she won’t. The bandages covered her face but were no match for her easy-going disposition and sharp wit.