Butterfly
A legacy of unwavering kindness and compassion.
A heart that gave even in its hardest moments.
A light that continues to shine through every smile she inspires.
This is Abbi's story — and the love she left behind.
What can I do— Abbi
for them?
Her Story
From a curly-haired baby with the brightest giggle to a young woman whose kindness moved a community.
Read Her Story →Bling for Abbi
Our signature initiative — bringing toys, books, jewelry, and joy to children at the bedside.
Discover the Mission →A Legacy of Kindness
Every gift, every visit, every moment of comfort — this is how Abbi's love continues to live.
See Our Work →Kindness that lives on
Abbi's legacy is one of unwavering kindness and compassion. Despite her own struggles with osteosarcoma, she dedicated herself to lifting the spirits of others — especially the pediatric patients she met along the way. At just 25, Abbi's light continues to inspire us to be compassionate, joyful, and selfless.
Our mission is to keep Abbi's legacy alive by giving back to the children and young adults who are navigating their own journeys. With your donations — whether monetary or the gift of toys, books, and gift cards — we make sure that Abbi is still able to put a smile on every child's face.
— join us in keeping her light alive
"Forever our butterfly"
A girl with the biggest heart
Abbi was born on April 9th, 1999, in Daytona Beach, Florida — a beautiful baby girl with big blue eyes, curly blonde hair, and a smile that could light up any room. From the very beginning, she had a joyful spirit and the sweetest giggle, the kind that could turn even the hardest day into something brighter.
As she grew, Abbi's heart only grew bigger. She welcomed her baby brother, John Robert, on May 7th, 2002, and from that moment on, she embraced her role as a big sister with love and pride. When her second brother, Karter William, was born on November 24th, 2003, Abbi's world became even fuller. In 2010, her family grew again with sisters Hailey and Sara, brother Dale, and a beloved father figure she called Mr. John.
Abbi spent her early school years at Sugar Mill Elementary and Cypress Creek Elementary, later attending Hinson Middle School and Mainland High School. From a young age, she loved trying new things — dance lessons at three, t-ball, soccer. But her heart truly belonged to people. She found her joy out and about, surrounded by friends, laughing, talking — the true social butterfly she was.
Abbi blossomed into a beautiful young woman who carried kindness wherever she went. She had a gentle, compassionate soul and genuinely cared about others in a way that made people feel seen, comforted, and loved.
Through the years
Even in her hardest moments,
her thoughts were of others
In May of 2023, Abbi was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Despite being 24 years old, she was treated on the pediatric floor — as it is a disease most often seen in children. This meant long days and even longer nights, traveling two hours each way for treatment, and countless nights in the hospital after chemotherapy.
But even in the middle of her own battle, Abbi's heart never turned inward — it reached outward. Hearing a baby cry or a toddler in pain would break her heart. She didn't focus on her own suffering.
'What can I do for them?'"
Abbi dreamed of bringing joy to those children — of delivering toys and jewelry to the hospital to give them something to smile about during their hardest days.
After Abbi's passing in 2025, we made that dream a reality.
Love, Abbi in every gift
Today, we honor Abbi by continuing what she started — spreading love, kindness, and comfort to children and young adults facing their own battles.
Bling for Abbi
Inspired by Abbi's love of jewelry — and her dream of bringing little gifts of beauty to children in the hospital — Bling for Abbi is our signature program. Every piece, every package, every smile carries her name and her spirit.
Bomb Party Jewelry
Lisa, Abbi's mom, is now a Bomb Party Jewelry representative in Abbi's honor (bombparty.com).
Carrying Abbi's Dream
Abbi wanted to become a rep herself, and Lisa now carries that dream forward for her.
Shop with Purpose
Every piece sold reflects Abbi's love of jewelry and keeps her spirit active in the community.
What we're building
Love, Abbi is a brand new foundation — and we're just getting started. Here's what we're working toward, in her honor.
Reach Every
Pediatric Floor
Expand our reach beyond UF Health Shands to bring Abbi's kindness to hospitals across the region.
Support Young Adults
Battling Cancer
Provide resources, comfort items, and gift cards for those — like Abbi — fighting their fight in a young adult body.
Build a Community
of Kindness
Inspire others to give selflessly, the way Abbi did, even in the middle of her hardest battle.
Be part of her legacy
Every act of kindness — big or small — keeps Abbi's light shining. Here's how you can join us.
Give a Monetary Gift
100% of your monetary donations go toward toys, books, and gift cards for the children and young adults we serve.
Donate NowSend Toys, Books & Gift Cards
New, unwrapped toys, age-appropriate books, and gift cards (Amazon, Target, fast food, etc.) are always welcome.
Get Drop-off InfoSpread Her Light
Volunteer with us, organize a fundraiser, or simply share her story. Every act of kindness counts.
Reach OutHer love, made visible
Every photo tells a story — of a community coming together, of children being remembered, of a young woman whose heart still reaches.
Forever loved.
Forever her butterfly.
Abbi taught us that even in the hardest battles, kindness costs nothing — and gives everything. Through every gift, every visit, every smile we bring to a child's bedside, her heart keeps beating.
Her light lives on in every smile you inspire
Every dollar, every toy, every act of kindness keeps her dream alive. Join us in making sure no child faces their hardest day alone.
Carry Her Light Forward