THE region is remembering a young life lost and keeping in their thoughts those injured in last week's bus accident.

Nineteen-year-old Casey Stinson succumbed to his injuries last Tuesday night, being remembered by family and friends as the bubbly teen he was.

Casey will be laid to rest on Friday, surrounded by those who loved him, at a ceremony at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre from 10am.

Seventeen-year-old Matthew Edwards remains in Townsville Hospital, his condition having been downgraded from critical to stable.

Matthew was first taken to Proserpine Hospital, before being airlifted to Townsville Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

Proserpine's Samantha Smart also remains in hospital in a stable condition, receiving treatment for her injuries in Brisbane.

At her side are her 16-month-old son, who was also injured in the crash but has since been released from hospital, and her partner Eden Stefani.

Mr Stefani said the baby was "going great guns", while Sam would need to undergo "multiple (medical) procedures".

"(Sam's) going okay," he said.

"She just feels a bit hopeless, but she's doing well under the circumstances."

Sam's arm was injured in the accident, with Mr Stefani saying doctors were still uncertain as to how things would progress.

"There's a possibility she might only get 10% use, up to 100% use, as some nerves have been severed," he said.

Mr Stefani said doctors expected Sam's recovery to be a lengthy one however, with "probably six weeks at this stage" left in hospital.

Mr Stefani expressed his condolences to the other families affected and praised the efforts of the community and emergency services in responding to the crash.

Praise has also been heaped upon the staff at Proserpine Hospital.

The day of the crash was nurse Elouise Studt's first day on the job. She said it had been an intense first day, but helping people was why she chose to become a nurse.

"It was something you wouldn't be prepared for at all," she said.

Whitsunday Police Station officer in charge Senior Sergeant Nathan Blain thanked all those who helped after the crash, saying "the quick and selfless actions of volunteers was certainly noticed and appreciated".

He said some of those people could have difficulty dealing with the experience in the months ahead.

"If so, do not be afraid to come into the station so we can assist you in getting appropriate support," he said.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for Casey's funeral, while other pages will help pay the medical bills of Matthew and Sam.

Donate for Casey at www.gofundme.com/bhp69pws, Sam at http://www.gofundme.com/helpsam2016, and Matthew at http://www.gofundme.com/wypeva58.

A barbecue and football game will be held at Spalla Park this Sunday to raise funds for Matthew.

Set-up is at 3pm for a 4pm game, with a gold coin donation for the barbecue.

A music event will be held on Sunday, March 6, at the VMR Club from 4.30pm.

The money raised will go to supporting the crash victims and their families.