Rally for Ashish

Ashish recently suffered a stroke. His family needs our community's support β€” every bit helps.

About Ashish

Ashish Pokharel

Ashish Pokharel is a beloved son, fiancΓ©, and friend who has touched the lives of everyone around him with his warmth, humor, and generous spirit.

On Monday, March 16, Ashish suffered a stroke and spent two weeks in the ICU at Hudson Regional Hospital. The cause is still unknown β€” he has been and will continue to undergo tests to determine a diagnosis. He has since been discharged and is now recovering at home with ongoing speech and physical therapy.

While the road ahead is long, Ashish is a fighter β€” and with the support of his mom and his fiancΓ©e Van by his side, he's already making incredible progress every day.

However, the recovery process has created significant challenges for the family. Between medical expenses and daily needs, they need our help. Whether it's a donation, a meal, or simply visiting and lifting his spirits β€” every act of kindness makes a difference.

This page is here to coordinate how we, as a community, can rally around Ashish and his family during this time.

πŸ“ Ashish lives in Jersey City, NJ and is now recovering at home.

Recovery Updates

Follow along as Ashish makes progress on his recovery journey.

April 1, 2026

Ashish has been discharged from the hospital and is now settling back in at home! After two weeks in the ICU and general care, he signed his discharge papers and was wheeled out of Hudson Regional Hospital. The road to recovery continues, but it's so good to have him home.

Ashish signing discharge papers Ashish outside the hospital Ashish outside the hospital Ashish outside the hospital
March 31, 2026

Big news β€” Ashish is out of the ICU and has been moved to a general care room! He is on a new medication and will be closely monitored over the next few days. If all goes well, he could be discharged and heading home soon. Keep the positive energy coming!

Ashish in general care room
March 29, 2026

"Pikachu, I choose you!" - Ashish

Ashish with Pikachu
March 29, 2026

Great visit from the Yeager family today! The love and support keeps Ashish's spirits high.

Ashish with the Yeager family
March 28, 2026

Ashish walked without a walker for the first time since the incident! Incredible progress.

March 28, 2026

Ashish has been working through engineering questions to make sure he still remembers his skills. Helping his right brain recover, one engineering problem at a time.

Ashish working on engineering questions
March 28, 2026

"Off IV drip. Off IV medication. Getting shots in my belly now." - Ashish

Ashish recovery update
March 24, 2026

Ashish's walking is getting better and better every day! One step at a time. 🚢

Ashish practicing walking Ashish practicing walking
March 23, 2026

More friends came to visit Ashish today and he got to play some card games with them! Great to see him smiling and having fun.

Ashish playing cards with friends Ashish with visiting friends Ashish with visiting friends Ashish with visiting friends
March 23, 2026

Ashish's fine motor skills are continuing to improve day by day. Practice makes perfect!

Ashish practicing fine motor skills
March 22, 2026

Ashish's high school friends made the trek out to New Jersey to visit and show him support. The love keeps pouring in! πŸ’™

Ashish with his high school friends
March 22, 2026

Ashish has always loved music from the '80s and '90s β€” and he's back to singing! Even though his words are a little slow to catch up with what he's thinking, he hasn't forgotten the lyrics. And he sounds pretty good too πŸ˜‰πŸŽΆ

March 21, 2026

Ashish is practicing his fine motor skills by drawing β€” great progress on coordination and focus!

Ashish practicing drawing Ashish practicing drawing
March 20, 2026

Ashish is practicing reading and his speech is improving! And yes β€” he still has his sense of humor.

March 19, 2026

Ashish started physical therapy today and is relearning how to walk. A huge step forward!

Ashish in physical therapy Ashish in physical therapy Ashish in physical therapy
March 19, 2026

This page has been created to coordinate support for Ashish and his family. We'll post updates here as we have them. Thank you all for your love and support!

March 16, 2026

Ashish suffered a stroke and was admitted to the ICU at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ. He is surrounded by his mom and his fiancΓ©e Van, who have been by his side since day one. Friends have also been visiting to show their support and lift his spirits.

Thank You to Our Donors

We are so grateful for every person who has contributed. Your generosity means the world.

Samanta Nasana Matt Rachel Lawrence Alexandria Israel Sarindr Kevin Ann Sunny Eyal Viktoyria Alexa Alex Sarah Prabhas Arlene Karen Y Jan Jordan Melanie Hilero Nicole Nabil Christopher Ryan Ridwan A'ja Crystal Jason Jennifer Joyce Leslie James Sean Jennifer H Victor Kathy Diane Karen B Lundi Deanna Brian Akshay Anonymous Amber Carla Angela Ignatius Huma Beth Monica Thomas Eric
Thank you to our donors

Ashish wishes he could thank each and every one of you personally right now, but he's busy focusing on his recovery. Just know he is truly thankful for your support and will reach out when he is able. πŸ’™

Amazon Wishlist

Ashish and his family could use these items. Anything from the list helps!

How to Help

Sign up to help with meals or hospital visits. Every bit of support counts.

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Food & Cooking

Help by cooking a meal, delivering food, or sending a gift card for food delivery.

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Visit Ashish

Ashish is home and would love visitors! Contact Van or Ashish to arrange a time.

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One-Time Needs

Specific tasks the family needs help with. Claim a task and make a difference!

Needed

Help Clean Apartment

The family could use help tidying up Ashish's apartment β€” light cleaning, dishes, laundry, etc.

Needed

Fix Closet Door

A closet door at Ashish's place needs to be repaired/fixed.

Can you help with any of the tasks above? More will be added as they come up, so please check back regularly for updates.

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Words of Encouragement

Messages of love and support from Ashish's community.

"Ashish–your perseverance is inspiring! Continue to be patient with yourself, embrace and celebrate the progress you've made, and will continue to make. Your story is one of strength, and there are many more chapters still to be written. Wishing you continued healing, renewed strength, and brighter days ahead. 😊 Ashish, surviving a stroke is a powerful reminder of your strength and resilience. Each day forward is testament of your courage, determination, and the incredible progress you are making. Recovery is a journey, and each step, no matter how small, is a Victory worth celebrating! 😊"

β€” Lundi

"Ashish, you are stronger than you know. We're all rooting for you every single day."

β€” Your friends & family

"You have this gift of making everyone around you smile without even trying. That energy is what's going to carry you through this. We love you, Ashish."

β€” Your community

"One step at a time, one day at a time. You've got an army behind you and we're not going anywhere."

β€” Everyone who loves you

"Ashish! Pete and I are cheering you on. You are resilient and kind. You are not alone!"

β€” Rachel Brown

"God, please bring healing, strength, and peace. Restore what has been lost and give comfort in every moment. Surround him with love, patience, and hope as he recovers. Remind him he is not alone."

β€” Mercedes Kamara

"We are praying for a speedy recovery! All of our times are in His hands β™₯️"

β€” Julie Brown

"Praying for you brodie. If anyone's best suited to get through something like this it's Ashish. We all got your back!"

β€” Nabil

"Ashish, be patient. You will bounce back stronger than before. I have all the faith in you!"

β€” Matt

"Ashish β€” keep on fighting!! You are so strong and can do anything you set your mind to! Just imagine Shaun-T's voice in your head reminding you that all the work you put in will pay off. You've already made such amazing progress and we are hopeful for your continued recovery!! Wishing you better times ahead and praying for your full and quick recovery!!"

β€” Karen Y & Ziv W

"Wishing you well Ashish. I'm sure you'll overcome this."

β€” EJ

"Small setback for the greatest comeback of all time, hope you recover well and know that you have the right people around you πŸ™"

β€” Kwon Bros

"This is a difficult chapter, but not the end of your journey. May you be blessed with courage, inner calm, and healing as you recover. May each day bring you closer to balance and strength.
Om Shanti, Om Shakti."

β€” His Loved Ones

"Keep pushing. You have to dig deep. Deeper than you've ever dug before. Trust and believe. And straighten your leg.......JOSH."

β€” Jordan

"I hope the best for your recovery and I know with all the support you'll bounce back stronger than ever!! Be patient with yourself! Much love <3"

β€” Hailee (Mei)

"Sending you lots of good vibes. You got this, Ashish is about to make the greatest comeback yet!! Praying for a speedy recovery, you are already doing amazingg!!"

β€” Amber

"Hey man, life wanted to pull a fast one by dealing you this hand, but what it didn't know was you were never one to shirk from a challenge. In fact, you're ahead of the curve β€” we all could see the headway you've been making. I trust you'll be back in the fray in no time, and remember, steady wins the race."

β€” Ka Min

"Ashish, I am praying for your full recovery & healing. Get well soon!"

β€” A'ja

"Ashish, you are as positive a person as I've ever met. Hold on to that, as I know you will. It will be an immeasurable help to you as you get through this."

β€” Chris H

"Wishing you well and a speedy recovery. Hoping you find strength and comfort each day."

β€” Monica

"Anh Van, I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. I'm praying for both you and your fiancΓ©, hoping for strength and healing. If you need anything, I'm here for you. Stay strong!"

β€” Nicole Stubbs

"Get better soon Ashish! I am looking forward to beating you again in axe throwing πŸ˜„"

β€” Crystal

"Recovery takes time, rest, and patience. Don't rush yourself! You have so many people cheering you on. Go Ashish!!!"

β€” J Lee

"Ashish, praying that God will keep your heart encouraged and give you complete recovery! Stay strong, think on the good things and keep your head up. You're in your bounce back season."

β€” Crystal

Want to send Ashish a message? You can choose to share it publicly on the site or keep it private just for him.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Ashish?

He is 31 years old.

When did it happen?

March 16, 2026.

Will he get better?

We don't know yet. We are hopeful, but we still don't have a diagnosis or cause. He is improving with each day but still lacks some cognitive, speech, and motor skills.

What caused this?

We don't know yet. The tests have not revealed anything conclusive so far.

How can I contact the family?

Please only reach out if truly necessary β€” the family is dealing with a lot right now. If you need to get in touch, you can contact Van (Ashish's fiancΓ©e) by phone or text at (714) 331-6008.

Where can I get updates?

All updates are shared on this site. We try to update daily as Ashish continues to make progress. Please limit reaching out to the family at this time as they are busy supporting Ashish's recovery.

When is he getting out of the ICU?

Ashish has been discharged from the hospital as of April 1 and is now recovering at home!

Visit Ashish

Ashish is back home and would love to see friendly faces! Please reach out to arrange a visit.

Arrange a Visit

Ashish has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home. If you'd like to visit, please contact Van or Ashish first to arrange a time that works.

πŸ“ž Call/Text Van β€” (714) 331-6008