Ashley, 36 years old, CO |

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Ashley was born to parents who both had mental health disorders and developmental delays. When she was 14 her father was diagnosed with a terminal brain disease and passed away only eight months later. Her mother was unable to care for her and her sister and they ended up in foster care. Living in a group home she graduated from high school and went on to college where she graduated with her degree in Psychology. She has done a lot with her life, including joining the military, getting married, and having beautiful children of her own. She is currently working in hospice to help others through their grief. She received her Master's in Social work in May 2022. and hopes to advocate for children in foster care, as her team advocated for her.

Ashley wishes for a Cricut she has dreamed of for so long, but has never been able to fit into her family’s budget. Having one would bring her tremendous joy—especially because it would allow her to make custom shirts and special items for her two daughters, who are both in cheer. Being able to create personalized cheer gear to show their spirit and pride would mean the world to her and to them. For Ashley, this isn’t just a crafting machine—it’s a way to celebrate her girls, bring more creativity into their lives, and make heartfelt gifts for her entire family. Granting this wish would give her the perfect holiday treasure, something she would cherish and use to spread joy all year long.