Yesterday there was a walk in Greendale. It was a remembrance walk for a little girl that was struck and killed walking in the crosswalk. This amazing family has now turned their hardship and loss of their 5 year old daughter/niece/cousin etc into helping bring awareness for pedestrian safety Advocating Vehicle Awareness (AVA).
It was such a fun event. After the walk there were tents set up. The guardian ava tent was one of them. Everyone signs the pledge to bring pedestrian safety advocating vehicle awareness to others, key chains, and guardian ava pink bracelets (that is one of my favorites). The girls favorite things to do were getting face paintings, balloon puppies made and enjoying cotton candy. There were also tents set up to enjoy hot dogs, chips, soda, and water.
It was a wonderful day. Various family members spoke about Ava and the importance of pedistrian safety and vehicle awareness. There was a flashmob that consisted of many high school poms teams, Milwaukee Bucks dancers, and even some people from the Brewers were part of the flashmob. They danced to "Stop in the name of Love". The people that were in the flashmob also had an area where they taught the girls last years flashmob dance... "The Safety Dance".
Ava's mom made the Love Ava sign and then they proceeded through the crowd to start the walk.
Payton, Madalyn, Madalyn's sister and Payton's sister
Ava Statue
Ava's plaque by the statue
Ava's flowers...simply beautiful!
It really is a wonderful way to remember such a special little girl! My girls and I will be back next year for the 3rd Annual Ava Walk.
Ava Statue
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