Today Katie and I are honoring AFE Awareness Day with heavy hearts. Katie lost her childhood best friend to AFE; Just over 1 month prior to mine. Through the last 3+ years I have heard Ali’s name on a number of occasions and always felt a connection to her beautiful smile. I can’t help but wonder if Ali survived, would she launch a fundraiser in honor of AFE Awareness Day, organize a blood drive, or share her and her daughter’s story on their anniversary. Thankfully her family and friend’s, like Katie, have done all of the aforementioned in her honor. To keep her memory alive.
Editing Notes: Today’s episode is a raw recording to honor the emotion of our time together but most importantly to honor Ali’s memory.
Donate to the AFE Foundation: https://afesupport.org/donate/
Read Ali + Katie's Story on the AFE Foundation's Website: https://afesupport.org/ali-katie/
Read Theresa's Story on the AFE Foundation's Website: https://afesupport.org/teresa-afe-survivor-2008/
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