Help Sherana & Axel after cyclone destroys their home!

Shelsea Stephenson is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Sherana Ayala.

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Axel and Sherana Ayala were recently in the news for a devastating series of events.

On November 19th, 2024, a historic cyclone hit the state of Washington. It injured dozens of people and even killed two. Unfortunately, my Axel and his wife are among the dozens that were injured. At 7:30 P.M., a 2 gigantic trees fell on top of the trailer that they were living in. It not only split their entire trailer in half, but it trapped and pinned them. Policemen, firemen, and paramedics all had to extract them both from the scene. It took 30 minutes for them to arrive due to all the debris on the way to them. Sherana was able to be pulled immediately, but it took up to an 1 and a half for Axel to be extracted from the scene.

They are both in stable condition but have suffered from injuries. Sherana suffered a concussion and a big piece of glass was stuck on her tibia. Axel completely shattered his pelvis into 4 pieces and had surgery involving 4 percutaneous screws that put his pelvis back together. He will not be able to walk for 3 months. His recovery will consist of 3 times a week physical therapy to teach him how to walk again. Sherana will have to get additional testing done to make sure there is no long-term brain damage.

Aside from their medical difficulties they will have to endure, Axel was laid off on September 12th and they are now faced with severe financial hardship and are now without a home. The trailer completely split in half, and every single one of their items has perished in the storm. There is nothing salvageable. The only things they have are their vehicles, and that is because they parked them in an indoor horse arena that is attached to the property that they are renting from.

Our names are Shelsea Stephenson and Katharine Barr. Shelsea is Sherana's daughter, and Katharine is Sherana's best friend. If you are able to contribute towards their medical bills/living finances, please consider donating. Please consider sharing this, so that they can work towards their goals of being stable, independent, and thriving again.

Thank you so much for any and all generosity that you are able to extend. It means the world to them more than ever given they lost so much.

With love,