Help Ashley Find a Life-Saving Kidney Donor

Hi everyone,

My name is Ashley, and I have been battling kidney failure for over two years. Each night, I undergo 8 hours of dialysis, which can be incredibly painful. Some nights, the pain is so intense that I find myself on the floor, waiting for it to subside. Despite my efforts to appear as though I am living a normal life, the reality is that I struggle daily with severe pain, extreme tiredness, and frequent hospital visits.

I am extremely anemic and require blood transfusions often. The toxins built up in my body from kidney failure sometimes leave me waking up with fear and confusion. The impact on my health has been profound; I am terrified of dying and find myself afraid to go to sleep some nights. I deeply want to survive and continue to live a fulfilling life.

I am 32 years old, a dedicated nurse, and a proud dog mom to Grape. I love biking, skating, and spending time with friends, but recently, I haven’t had the energy for any of these activities, which has also impacted my work attendance.

Today, I received heartbreaking news: all three potential kidney donors who were being evaluated have stopped responding and failed to complete the necessary testing. After waiting three months for results, this feels like starting from square one. The process of finding a kidney donor is incredibly challenging—it's exhausting to share personal details, undergo extensive testing, and rely on others to potentially save my life. Additionally, other potential donors have withdrawn due to financial difficulties.

Donating a kidney is a huge and selfless act, and I am immensely grateful to anyone willing to consider it. The last thing I want anyone to worry about is the financial burden. I am creating this GoFundMe to ensure that potential donors who wish to help are not deterred by financial concerns. Your generous contributions will help cover a few months of rent post-operation, child care, groceries during recovery, gas and transportation for appointments, and travel and lodging for the evaluation and surgery.

I am also beginning the evaluation process at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and these funds will assist with the costs of traveling back and forth for appointments.

Your support means the world to me. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference and help make this process a little easier for everyone involved. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.