Hello my name is Ashley and I'm 23 years old. I was born missing the lower part of my right arm. I grew up in a day and age where I never saw anyone like me. You didn't see people with missing limbs working in your local grocery store, on TV, on billboards, or even being confident just walking around. I never had a role model growing up. I always thought that I was alone. That I was the only one on this whole planet who was missing an arm. I always questioned a higher power wondering "why me?" ... "Why me out of all these other people?". But now I think I've figured it out. After growing up competing on horseback, dancing, and as an adult performing and scuba diving I know my purpose now. I am now an ambassador for an Organization called Lucky Fin Project. The NPO brings awareness to limb differences using Nemo from Finding Nemo as a mascot because of his Lucky Fin. With the power of social media and awareness I can be that role model that I so desperately needed as a child. Growing up having a role model is important. I was put on this earth to make a difference.
Submitted by Anonymous
We've all had people in our lives who have made a positive impact on us. A parent or grandparent, a sibling who was there for us, or maybe even just a guy who shines shoes for a living? Whoever they are, tell us their story so they can inspire us even more.
Tell Us Your Story All Everyday Hero StoriesClick the like button above to access our facebook page, then ‘like us’ to get a dose of positivity in your feed.
No thanks