Title: Help Ashley While Receiving a Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

Story:

Ashley is one of the strongest, kindest people you could ever meet. She's always been there for others—whether it's lending a helping hand, sharing encouragement, or simply being a shoulder to lean on. Now, she needs our help more than ever. Our family is reaching out for help as we walk through one of the hardest challenges of our lives. Our beloved family member, Ashley Rader, has been battling Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) since she was just 5 years old. PKD is a genetic disorder that causes clusters of cysts to develop in the kidneys, eventually leading to kidney failure.

Now, Ashley's kidneys can no longer function on their own, and her only option is to be on life support called dialysis until she gets a kidney transplant.

Ashley's Medical Journey

• Age 5: Diagnosed with PKD after experiencing kidney-related complications.

• Childhood–Teen Years: Regular doctor visits, monitoring, and treatments to slow the disease's progression.

• Adulthood: Kidney function declined significantly, and dialysis became necessary to keep her alive.

• Today: Ashley is officially listed for a kidney transplant—the only hope for her to regain her health and live a full life.

Why We Need Your Help

The transplant process is long, difficult, and extremely costly. While we are grateful for the possibility of a new kidney, the expenses are overwhelming. The estimated costs for surgery, hospital stays, post-transplant medications, and recovery total over $52,000. Insurance only covers part of this, leaving our family with a financial burden we cannot carry alone.

Your support will help cover:

• Surgery Costs: The transplant procedure and hospitalization.

• Post-Transplant Medications: Lifelong immunosuppressants to prevent rejection.

• Recovery Expenses: Time off work, travel to the transplant center, and ongoing checkups.

Despite the challenges, Ashley continues to fight with strength and most of all, unwavering faith. She has dreams of living a long, healthy life, and with your support, we can make this possible.

Every donation, no matter the amount, brings us closer to giving Ashley the second chance she desperately needs. If you're unable to give financially, you can still contribute by sharing this fundraiser to help spread the word. Also, if you prefer to give outside of GoFundMe, you can donate $AshleyRader5

With gratitude,

The Rader family