Ashlynn has endured many challenges with her health as well as encountering the medical struggles of her loved ones. She watched her grandma struggle through a leg amputation and also coped with her father’s hospitalization after serious complications from his blood clotting disorder. Ashlynn has been courageous and brave through it all, and now perseveres through her own lifelong illness. It’s been difficult adapting to a new lifestyle, and she’s also very proactive in trying to keep her symptoms under control.

Despite her challenges, Ashlynn maintains her sweetness, tenderness, and compassion for those around her as she chooses to live with joy among hard circumstances. She also has compassion for those who are sick and hurting. Each day Ashlynn gets up and makes the best of her situation. She also enjoys educating others about her illness.

Her daily stresses have been overwhelming at times, yet she keeps going remaining brave, amazing, and strong. “We often talk about what she has gone through and how it will help others to have the courage to do the same,” said her mom. “She is determined. She is our hero! ”Ashlynn was nominated by her mom and sister, who are so inspired by her resilience, compassion, and determination. Kids Wish Network is happy to acknowledge Ashlynn as a Hero.

She was awarded a special Hero package that included a generous retail gift card and other adored gifts like her Hero teddy bear that she named Penelope.“I was happy and cried happy tears because it was so nice and made me feel special,” said Ashlynn. She purchased an electric scooter with her gift card and also kindly shared gift funds with her sister.