I'm Alyssa, and I'm preparing to take a big step in my life as I start college. This journey is both exciting and daunting—I'm eager to step out of my boundaries, invest in my orthopedic career, and finally find my voice. But as I get ready to move away from home for the first time, the reality of student debt and the rising costs of tuition, travel, and dorm essentials weighs heavily on me. My family has been struggling financially, with my mother as the only working parent, and I want to help ease that burden as much as I can.

The funds raised here will go directly toward covering my tuition, the cost of my trip to college, and the essentials I need for my dorm. They will also help my parents, who have been doing their best to support me despite tough times. I'm planning to work two jobs to save up for a vehicle, but facing inflation and the expenses of starting out on my own is overwhelming. Any support—whether it's a donation or a kind word—means the world to me. I truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to help, even if it's just a dollar or an affirmation. Thank you for believing in me and helping me pursue my dreams.