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September – Ava’s Month – Ava’s Way
September — Ava’s Month September will always be Ava’s month, a time to remember, to celebrate, and to keep her light shining in the ways she continues to inspire us all. This year…
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Why Your Blood Donation Matters
Ava’s story is the heart behind our annual blood drive. During her battle with cancer, Ava received lifesaving blood products that gave her more time with family and friends. Those transfusions meant more…
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Growing with Love: Updates to Ava’s Garden
Ava’s Garden was established in 2018 as a living tribute, a space where families could gather, kids could play, and healing could happen in the simple beauty of nature. Over the years, it…
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On This Day In 2008
January 11, 2008. It was a cold, grey morning. The sky was heavy with precipitation. Kris and I were off work, we were planning a trip to Belize, and I needed a swimming…
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Open Letter from a Broken-Hearted Momma
Hello dear friends, I am sorry it has been so long since I have written to you. I hope this letter finds you well. Can you believe Ava would have graduated from high…
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The Big Finale
It’s the big finale! You are a senior, eighteen years old. You are cheering, singing, going to dances, and shopping. You are studying and planning for college. You are breathing. You are talking.…
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Fill The Cart – Ava’s Á La Cart – Food Pantry
Ava’s Á La Carte Exciting news! The food pantry cart is up and running at the Middle (7/8) school! The pantry will be available for lunch and also weekend take-home meals for those…
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Ava’s À la carte Food Pantry Needs Support to Get Rolling
What is Ava’s À la carte? A food pantry cart that will service Bondurant Farrar Students at the Intermediate (7th/8th) building. This is a starter program that can and will grow as…
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Unveiling of Living Ava’s Way Foundation
Today is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. In memory of Ava, we are announcing the unveiling of the Living Ava’s Way Foundation. Ava was impacted by cancer 3542 of the 4382 days she…
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