Hi, I'm Andrea, and I am raising funds for Nell Suttles, a very good friend whom I've known for many years. Nell is one of the most genuine, kindest souls I've ever known, and she never hesitates to help people and animals in need.

After two years of acing all her pre-requisite classes, Nell was accepted into a program in Sacramento to pursue her dream of becoming a dental hygienist. However, these programs are very competitive, and out of the many places she applied, the only one she got into is by far the most expensive. Unfortunately, this program is also super intense; a full-time commitment during which she cannot work. Nell doesn't qualify for government funding because she already has a bachelor degree for which FAFSA funds have already been used. She has scraped together some private loans and other funding, but doesn't have enough to last her the full program. Finally, she doesn’t have much to spare for lodging, and the place she's renting for the program's duration is very sketchy. Her friends are concerned for her safety and hoping we can get her somewhere safer, something your contribution will support.

If you know me, you know I hate asking for help, especially financial help. Nell is the same way. Back when I was slinging multiple jobs while going to school, she was too. She has always hustled to achieve her dreams, and after begging her to let me set this up for her, she finally acquiesced.

I’m confident in Nell’s ability to make this dream come true on her own, but if anyone is deserving of help to make that happen, it is her. I wouldn’t be where I am today without many people helping me along the way, and I hope we can together pay it forward to help her achieve her dreams without having to take out more loans, and in a safe place.

If you can’t donate but want to help in other ways, please let me know. Any contribution is welcome. To those who can donate, thank you so much for anything you can offer. You will have the deepest gratitude of myself, Nell, and the people who love her so much.