Hello, my name is Ronald Smoak. I am Asthon's grandfather. I have been involved in his life since his birth. Practically raising him. He has had virtually no fatherly figures to teach him and mentor him. I am his legal guardian and two years ago, I retired on a fixed income.

Recently, he got in trouble with the law and was charged with robbery. We had to hire an attorney and I paid the retainer fee of $7500. and now we are at the end, with Ashton going before a judge next week with a reduced charge, and the attorney fee of $7000. has to be paid now.

Thus, we need to ask for support from our friends and colleagues through gofundme.

I need to help him get started on the right foot. He is a bright kid with a sharp and fast-thinking brain, and this is a critical time for him to start his adult life. All money collected will be for Ashton's expenses. He was jailed last November 2021, when he was 17 and a juvenile. Now he is 18 and an adult. When released, he will need clothes, shoes, toiletries, transportation, etc.; all monies will be for Ashton's care and expenses until he gets on his feet. Time is running short. Would you seriously consider donating? I rarely ask for anyone to give me anything. Thanking you in advance, Smokey.