Addie's enduring light
Addie was pure light. She had the kindest heart and never saw the bad in anyone. She believed deeply in choosing love over hate and lived that message every single day. Her smile could brighten a room, and her compassion reached far beyond her years. What made her so special was her ability to care without limits. She stood up for others, included everyone, and reminded us that even the smallest act of kindness matters. Addie’s legacy continues through the love she left behind and the lives she still touches today.
A heart full of sunshine
A love that included everyone
Addie had a gift for making people feel seen. She noticed the child standing alone and walked over. She shared when others didn’t. She defended kindness when it would have been easier to stay quiet.
She didn’t just believe in love — she practiced it in small, everyday ways. In the lunchroom. On the playground. On the sidelines.
Her light wasn’t loud. It was steady. It was intentional. It was the kind of love that changes a person’s day — and sometimes their life.
That’s the love we are committed to carrying forward.
Playing it forward, addie's way
Addie didn’t just talk about kindness — she lived it. She truly believed that we don’t hate, because every ounce of hate in your heart takes away a mile of love. She had a natural way of including others, standing up for people, and choosing compassion even when it wasn’t easy. Her spirit was pure love. She saw good in everyone and wanted others to feel valued and accepted. After losing her, we knew her message couldn’t end with her.
The seed of our foundation
“Play it Forward” is how we keep Addie's light shining — by turning grief into action and making sure her love continues to grow in our community. This foundation exists because Addie’s heart was too big to stop beating when hers did. Through Addie’s Sunflowers Play It Forward, we honor her memory by providing essential items and opportunities to children in need, spreading the kindness she championed every day.
"We don’t hate, because every ounce of hate in your heart takes away a mile of love."
Addie's timeless message
She truly lived that belief. Addie chose kindness even when it wasn’t easy, included others without hesitation, and never looked for the bad in people. Her heart was bigger than her years. If visitors remember anything, we hope they remember that love is a choice — and it matters. One act of kindness can change someone’s day. A mile of love can change a community. That’s the legacy she left, and the one we carry forward at Addie’s Sunflowers Play It Forward.