On April 11, 2026, my dear friend Jodi experienced every mother’s worst nightmare, the sudden and tragic loss of her beloved daughter, Ashley Sue Fraley, in a devastating car accident. No parent should ever have to endure the pain of losing a child, and yet Jodi is now facing that unimaginable heartbreak every single day.

As if this loss weren’t enough, Jodi has also recently endured a separation and the loss of her job. In the midst of overwhelming grief, she is now doing everything she can to care for her six children—three of whom are still under the age of 18—while struggling to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, and their basic needs met.

Right now, Jodi shouldn’t have to worry about how she will pay rent, keep the lights on, or provide for her children. She should be able to focus on what matters most: grieving her daughter, supporting her family, and finding the strength to heal.

This fundraiser was created to help ease that burden. Every donation—no matter the size—will go directly toward essential living expenses like rent, groceries, utilities, and providing stability for Jodi and her children during this incredibly painful chapter of their lives.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Jodi and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone in their darkest hour is to remind them they are not alone.

Thank you for helping surround Jodi and her children with love, compassion, and hope when they need it most.