Help Ciara Rebuild After Surviving a Shooting

Hi, my name is Ciara Gaston, and I am humbly asking for your support as I start my life over from nothing.

Not long ago, I survived the unimaginable—I was shot, left for dead, and had to fight for my life in the hospital. My collarbone was shattered, my lung collapsed, and bullet fragments remain lodged in my chest because it’s too dangerous to remove them. I flatlined. I almost didn’t make it. But by some miracle, I’m still here. I survived.

But survival is just the beginning. I have nothing. No home, no stable place to go, and no resources to rebuild. My only focus now is healing—physically, emotionally, and mentally—but I can’t do it alone.

How You Can Help

I am raising funds to secure safe housing, basic necessities, and the support I need to rebuild my life. If you’ve followed my story, you know that justice is finally in motion—my attacker, Kyle Liford, has been captured. But I still have a long road ahead.

Every donation, no matter the amount, will help me:

✔️Find a safe place to live

✔️️Afford essential items like clothing, food, and personal care

✔️Secure housing that allows me to keep my dog, my loyal companion

✔️Continue my recovery and regain stability

Why This Matters

I never thought I would be in this position. I’ve seen stories like mine on TV, on social media—but I never thought I would be one of them. The trauma, the pain, and the fear of rebuilding alone are overwhelming, but I am determined to get my life back.

If you’ve shared my story, supported me, or prayed for me—thank you. Now, I ask for your help in this next step of my journey.

If you can’t donate, please share. The more people who see this, the better chance I have at starting over.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for standing with me.