My name is Andrea, and I'm in my very last semester of nursing school. This journey has been anything but easy—balancing school, clinicals, family responsibilities, and financial hardships—but I've refused to give up because becoming a nurse has always been my dream.

Over the past few years, I've pushed through failures, restarts, long nights of studying, and countless sacrifices to get here. I'm a wife, a mom, and a foster mom of four, and through it all, I've learned the true meaning of resilience. Nursing school has not only trained me in skills and knowledge but has taught me how to persevere in the face of challenges.

Now, I'm just $2,000 away from finishing what I started. This final semester is Exit HESI and NCLEX prep. Without this support, I risk not being able to graduate on time—and after all the obstacles I've overcome, I cannot let finances be the barrier that stops me.

By donating, you're not just helping me—you're investing in the countless patients and families I will serve as a nurse. You're helping me show my children, foster children, and community that perseverance pays off and that dreams are worth fighting for.

Every dollar counts, and every share of this fundraiser helps. Thank you for believing in me, supporting me, and helping me finally cross the finish line.

With gratitude and hope,

Andrea Byrd