The Let It Be Foundation
The Let It Be Foundation™ is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support to Southern California families. The focus is providing individualized aid to meet the needs of the family (medical accessories, sibling care, household maintenance, meals, etc). With sponsorship and private donations, relief can be provided to overwhelmed and financially strained families.

The foundation was inspired by Karla Asch-Rosen, who was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. Her heartfelt desire was to "just be normal" and share her faith with others. The foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that illness can have on the family dynamic.

Through The Let It Be Foundation, together with the help of the community, we can care for families that are in need - in desperate need to "just be normal." We can help them to enjoy things right in their own community. We can help them to socialize and have fun. Most importantly, we can help them avoid centering their existence on a disease and focus instead on the positives that can come out of it.

I was a busy teenager, having a 4.0 GPA and was actively involved in soccer and my school dance team. On January 7, 2005, our greatest fears were confirmed - I had a cancerous, inoperable brain tumor called brainstem glioma. I knew the possible outcomes of my horrible condition, yet I was not truly afraid. I am a girl of huge faith and gave my illness completely to God. I believed strongly that God was using me to tell people of His ability to perform miracles, although I wasn't quite sure what exactly that miracle was going to be. Also, the outpouring of love from everyone around me was amazing.

Despite all the terrible things that were going on, I hung on to hope. Getting a taste of fun and friends again at my winter formal allowed me to keep fighting. I did not let go of my faith and still believed strongly that it was all going to be okay in the end."

Karla Asch-Rosen (June 29, 1990 - February 5, 2006)