Today, 11-year-old Ava was struck by a bus in an accident that has turned our world upside down. She suffered serious injuries, and watching someone so young and full of life face something so overwhelming has been heartbreaking for all of us. She has a long, difficult road to recovery ahead.

Her parents rushed four hours away from home to be with her, leaving behind their jobs, their routine, and everything familiar. Right now their only focus is staying by her side, but the financial weight of travel, missed work, and unexpected expenses is quickly adding up — on top of the emotional shock of it all.

We’re reaching out because they shouldn’t have to worry about anything except their daughter’s healing. Any support, no matter the size, would mean the world to them in this terrifying and uncertain moment.