<div>Hi everyone,
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<div>My name is Ashton, and I’m reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your support for one of the kindest, most generous people I know… my best friend Ashley.
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<div>November 2024, Ashley suffered a stroke that turned his world upside down. Last December, an MRI revealed the terrifying cause: a large internal cranial aneurysm (a balloon-like bulge in a weakened blood vessel) deep inside his brain. 
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<div>For the past year, doctors have monitored it closely with MRIs every three months. Instead of shrinking, the aneurysm has continued to grow, putting Ashley at constant risk of rupture. A situation that could be fatal.
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<div>In October, Ashley underwent an angiogram in the hopes that a less invasive repair would be possible. Unfortunately, the results showed that open-brain surgery is now the only safe option.
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<div>The surgery will take place in Saskatoon (several hours from home). Ashley has to travel there tomorrow December 12th) for his pre-operative assessment, stay in the city until the surgery on Monday, and then remain in the hospital for at least one week. After discharge, he’ll need multiple follow-up appointments, all requiring more trips to Saskatoon.
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<div>Ashley’s next few months include:
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<div>•  Major brain surgery with a long and delicate recovery
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<div>•  A minimum of 3 months where he is unable to work, drive (he’ll lose his licence for at least three months), or do almost anything physically demanding
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<div>•  He is currently enrolled in school to advance his education, and this surgery will force him to pause those dreams temporarily
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<div>•  Regular travel between home and Saskatoon for pre-op, surgery, hospital stay, and follow-ups
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<div>•  Hotel costs in Saskatoon for the gap between pre-op and surgery, and for his partner Kseniya, to stay close by while he’s recovering in hospital
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<div>•  Ongoing bills, rent, utilities, groceries, and basic living expenses while he has zero income for at least three months
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<div>Ashley has always been the friend who drops everything to help someone in need. Whether it was lending a hand, offering a ride, or just being there with a smile and a listening ear. He has never hesitated to go out of his way for others, unless he is in the middle of a Call of Duty match. He has been there for me, more times than I can count. Now, when he needs us the most, it’s our turn to show up for him.
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<div>Every single dollar will go directly toward:
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<div>•  Travel and fuel costs to and from Saskatoon
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<div>•  Hotel stays before, during, and after the hospital stay
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<div>•  Basic living expenses (rent, utilities, groceries) while he’s unable to work
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<div>•  Any unexpected medical or recovery-related costs
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<div>This surgery is Ashley’s chance at survival and a full life, but the financial burden is overwhelming. Anything you can give  (even $5 or $10) will make a real difference and help ease the stress so he can focus 100% on healing.
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<div>Please consider donating and sharing this page with your friends and family. Your kindness, prayers, and shares mean the world to Ashley and everyone who loves him.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Ashton &amp; everyone who loves Ashley
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Urgent: Help Ashley Beat a Life-Threatening Brain Aneurysm

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