The journey to Me to We | Page 7

When Ashley was born her parents were

unable to care for her, she was fighting

for her life when she was only 6 months

old. She was born with HIV positive and

her condition had turn into AIDS. She

was placed in a foster care and her foster

parents were told that she only had a

few weeks to live.Luckly her health

began to imrpove.

today ashley is 16 years old, she loves

music,singing,acting, and decerationg

her room with photos of the Eiffel tower.

She has nine siblings most of her siblings

have special needs and are also adopted

or fostered. Ashley is an active

volenteer determined not to let any challenges she faces stand is her way.

Shes passionate about reducing the

stigma of HIV, she also advocates for

issues such as bullying and mental

health. Ashley has been spaeking to we

day events across Canada, sharing the

storyslike Queen noor of Jordon, Martin

luther king, and Magic johnson.

Ashley's story

ALIQUAMthatsmy ffx

"Rock your

differences"

"OUR WEEKNESS CAN TURN INYO STREANTHS. WE CAN OVER COME OUR CHALLENGES- AND USE THEM TO HELP OTHERS. DONT BE ASHAMED OF WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE.

ROCK YOUR DIFFERENCES. OWN THEM AND BE YOU."