Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-Hearted Strangers,

We are asking for your support for Asher—a sweet and energetic 7-and-a-half-year-old who recently lost his father, Andrew, after a sudden tragedy on March 1, 2025. Asher’s mom, Leslie, had already been navigating the challenges of being a single parent, and she could use our help to provide for her son during this especially difficult time.

Asher is an incredible little boy with a big heart and a creative imagination. He loves to read and explore, and he’s especially fascinated by nature, engineering, video games, and music. As we near the end of the school year, we want to make sure this future composer (or scientist) has access to joyful and healing experiences that will nurture his curiosity and fill his summer with fun, friendship, and adventure.

We’re raising funds to cover the costs of day camps, music programs, and other activities to brighten his days and enrich his mind over the long summer break. Your generosity will help provide Asher with the support and experiences he deserves, and it will give his mom the time and space to find their footing again.

Any donation, big or small, will make a meaningful difference for Asher and his mom during this tough time.

Let’s join to give Asher a summer to remember, and to remind him that he is surrounded by love, kindness, and compassion from near and far.

With gratitude,

Michelle Byrd (Asher's Auntie)