Keep up to date with the latest news and developments from Avie’s Place!
2024
Action News Now reporter Camille Acevedo spoke with the creators of Avie’s Place and shared with us how the process is coming along.
The foundation says that this park is the only one of its kind in the 22-county region north of Sacramento to the Oregon border.
2022
September 2022 – Salmon Festival Back, Bigger and Better Than Ever
The 28th annual Salmon Festival featured more activities than ever, including the Salmon Festival Color Run benefitting Avie’s Place.
February 2022 – Featured Specialty Parks
Melton Design Group highlights some of the specialty parks they’ve helped design, including Avie’s Place.
2021
July 2021 – Upgraded Living Magazine: Avie’s Place
Nicole Wallace discusses the need for an accessible park in the region and the assistance needed to make Avie’s Place a reality.
June 2021 – This Christian Life Podcast: True Stories of Hope! Avie’s Place
A father, an illness, and a perfect place for his daughter… Louie Wallace discusses surrender and trusting God through life’s most difficult trials.
2019
October 2019 – The Uncommon Truth Podcast: Walking Through Adversity with Steve & Vicki Orsillo
Vicki and Steve Orsillo discuss the loss of their granddaughter Avalynn and how they keep faith amid the most difficult times in life.
January 2019 – For Children With Cancer, Hope for New Treatments
A new law requiring pharmaceutical companies to test cancer drugs on children brings hope of new drug therapies on the horizon.
2018
October 2018 – Hi-Tech Play Helps Hospital Kids Heal
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Standford created an interactive and hi-tech medical-free zone where kids can be kids in between medical care.
August 2018 – Avalynn’s Little Wishes Story
During her treatment, Avalynn became the first little wish recipient in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Bass Cancer Center.
July 2018 – 6-Year Old Cancer Warrior Avalynn – Campaign 10
Campaign OAAT (One at a Time) launched a campaign to sell 600 bracelets with 100% of the proceeds going to supporting Avalynn during her treatment and sending her family on a Disney Cruise.
