Ashlen: The Real-Life Superhero

Ever met a SuperHero?

I have — my daughter, Ashlen.

As an ER nurse, Ashlen has dedicated her life to helping others. Caring for sick kids and their families is her passion. Now, she’s doing something even more extraordinary: she is choosing to donate part of her liver to save my life.

An autoimmune disease (Primary Billiary Cholangitis) has destroyed my liver and my only option is a transplant. This isn’t something any parent ever expects — the need to be saved by their own child. But here we are. Ashlen’s courage, love, and selflessness will give me a second chance. While most people her age are focused on raising families, building careers, traveling and friendships; she made a choice that speaks to the deepest kind of love there is. Ashlen is not only giving me a liver — she's giving me more birthdays, time with family, laughter and priceless memories.

This journey won’t be easy. The road ahead has its challenges — surgery, recovery, medical bills, major life changes, and the emotional toll that comes with it all. For Ashlen, recovery will be especially tough: a week-long hospital stay followed by months of healing as her liver gradually regenerates. Still, we are moving forward with faith, hope, love, and strength — and with the incredible support of people like you.

Your donation isn’t just helping cover lost wages and unexpected expenses — it’s becoming part of something bigger. It’s supporting a story about love, sacrifice, and a daughter who didn’t think twice about stepping up to save her mom.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story, and for any support you can give to my daughter — a real-life SuperHero who's doing something truly life-changing.

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