So, this has been a long time coming, and I am so excited to share my
news with you. Four years ago I started putting together conferences for
trauma victims to unite and know they are not alone—and frankly—I wanted to
help get some of my new-found online friends to leave their house. I heard
thousands of stories of pain and I couldn’t stand the thought of them
hurting alone.
So an organization began. I called it A Reason to Stand, in hopes that
it would give every person who walked in the door, a new reason to put one foot
in front of the other—to remember their fight and why they were worth showing
up for, and to help them find their worth . . . no matter what their story.
This week I received the official documents that A Reason to Stand will now be functioning as a non-profit
organization. I am so proud to be able to build a team and connect with other
organizations to bring more light to this community that started right here on
this little blog.
Thank you to each of you who have encouraged me to share this vulnerable
journey called life, and have given me strength when I felt so weak and broken. This
blog started my healing journey, and I know that we can all help each other on
that path.
Thank you for your support and love. Our first event—running as a non
profit—will be held in North Ogden, Utah on March 1, 2019 from 6-10pm. Please share
with anyone you know who could benefit and be uplifted. We would be honored to
share the night with all of you.
To find out more or find out how you can get involved please visit
www.areasontostand.org
That's wonderful!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you Ashlee!! I wish I could make it that evening, but I hope to be able to attend in the near future. BTW, did you find out the gender of your precious baby? I have been on pins and needles waiting to hear your news! (this is Shelly in Ephraim) You are one of my Heroes, or should I say, Heroine!!! You are making a wonderful, positive difference in the lives of many. Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great outcome from such a tragic event! You are an inspiration!
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