Ashalia “Shali” Bakhsh is a vibrant 22-year-old and the beloved daughter of our very close friends and neighbors. Right now, Shali and her family are walking through the hardest season of their lives. She is fighting for her life, receiving critical, life-saving care far from home. The journey ahead is daunting, with extended time in the ICU, an upcoming surgery, and months of hospitalization and rehabilitation on the horizon.

During this time, Shali’s family has been displaced from their home and must remain close to the hospital so they can be by her side every moment. The cost of short-term housing and basic living expenses in an unfamiliar city is overwhelming, especially with an uncertain timeline. The emotional and financial toll is immense, but their love and commitment to Shali’s recovery never waver.

This fundraiser is to help offset the costs of temporary housing, meals, travel, essentials, and loss of income, so Shali’s family can focus entirely on what matters most—being present for their daughter as she fights and heals. Any support, whether through a donation, prayer, or sharing this page, means more than can be expressed. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, kindness, and prayers surrounding them. Please continue to hold Shali close in your hearts as they walk this difficult journey with hope and faith.