Help Roscoe 8th grader Ashton fight for his life in the Dominican Republic
The family need your prayers and donations now more than ever as they work tirelessly to get Ashton safely back to the States.
Ashton and his family were on a cruise when this medical emergency struck, and unfortunately, they had to disembark in the Dominican Republic to get him urgent care.
Ashton, an 8th grader at Roscoe Middle School, is currently in the Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the Dominican Republic.
Ashton has experienced multiple life-threatening complications. His heart has stopped twice, and he stopped breathing at one point. He is on a ventilator. After undergoing surgery, doctors discovered a perforation in his stomach. He is now septic, on dialysis, and on a ventilator, all while fighting to survive. While in the Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the Dominican Republic, he was put into a 72-hour coma to help him heal and fight as well.
The situation is dire, and despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Ashton cannot be airlifted back to the United States due to the risk it would pose to his fragile condition. His family has been staying in a hotel near the hospital. He is not stable enough to airlift to the States yet.
The family is working tirelessly to get Ashton safely back home, but they need your prayers now more than ever as they navigate this difficult journey. To get the latest updates and to donate, go to the GOFundMe page HERE.
They are asking for your support to help cover the cost of Ashton’s medical treatment and the associated expenses. Every prayer, every donation, and every share of this campaign helps bring Ashton one step closer to recovery. Your support means more than words can express.
Patty O’Banion, Ashton’s Grandmother, has started a GoFundMe page to help her grandson and his family in the fight for his life. To get the latest and to donate, go to the GOFundMe page HERE.
Please continue to keep Ashton in your thoughts and prayers. With your support, we can soon transport him through a medical air ambulance to bring Ashton home from the Dominican Republic.
Thank you for being part of this journey, your loving prayers, and any contribution you can make. It makes a difference; together, we can help Ashton fight this battle.
With heartfelt thanks, Patty, Ashton's grandmother
