What is Ashley's Dream?
Ashley Easterbrook was a student, athlete, and devoted volunteer who dreamed of a life spent helping others. She had even been accepted to the University of Michigan Nursing School when her life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver just five days before graduation. In her honor, the Foundation for Ashley's Dream now supports high school students who share that same drive to serve: those pursuing careers in automotive, nursing, EMS and mechanical trades. Ashley's Dream didn't end, it found a new generation to carry it forward.
Our Mission
Our goal is to gather and focus resources on reducing the threat of drunk drivers, all while supporting a range of technical programs and empowering young adults to succeed across the country.
Our Supporters
The Foundation for Ashley’s Dream would not be possible without it’s generous and endearing supporters. If you’d like to learn more about supporting Ashley’s Dream, click the link below.
Latest News
Looking for the latest news on what type of impacts the Ashley’s Dream community is making in the world? Check out our blog for all the latest news and updates directly from the foundation.
A Deadly Decision
By Mitch Albom, “Dreams Deferred 1997”
Last in a series on the heartbreaks and hopes of unsung Detroit area athletes.
Mitch Albom is a journalist, screenwriter and broadcaster. Albom has sold more than 40 million copies of his inspirational books including “Tuesdays with Morrie." Read his award-winning story about Ashley, Michael, and Andy.
Ashley's Diary
On May 31, 1995, Ashley wrote this entry in her diary prior to her death. This entry to God describes her fear of being killed by a drunk driver. It gives us a real insight to Ashley's mindset towards the very mistake that someone made to take her and her classmates' lives.
