Asher is an 11-year-old 5th grader with impeccable character! We are so proud to share his story. This kid has a huge heart and caringly shares it with many other children. He grew up with systemic on-set juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA). He was diagnosed at the age of four and it took four years of many doctor appointments, weekly shots, chemo, and oral meds to get him to a place where he is now in non-medicated remission. No more meds! Wahoo!

Asher loves swimming, guitar, violin, and playing video games. He is quite passionate about lacrosse. This past school year, he was a safety patrol who adored his job. He believes in doing his very best every day. He said, “It is important to be nice, talk to people and just be kind.” His teacher recently nominated him for the school-wide Character Counts Award and he was selected to represent his school.

Asher feels you should always be kind. His advice is “always keep pushing and think about the best things that could happen.” Asher’s character is most definitely “chronically caring”!

Do you know an amazing kid with chronic illness who gives back to the community? Nominate them at ppf@purpleplayasfoundation.com