#PainBoxWarrior Cora

By Lilliana Stiverson (age 13) Cora Ingariola, who is 5 years old and has HPP, is a strong little girl who keeps pushing through. Cora was diagnosed with HPP when her mom, Molly, noticed that Cora’s teeth were loose already at the age of 2. Molly decided to have...

Avalon Budd Nominated for Global Genes Award!

Avalon Budd, the young founder of The Avalon Foundation of Toledo, has been nominated for a RARE Champion of Hope Award from Global Genes! Describe why your nominee is a Champion of Hope in the selected field.  Avalon (Avie) Budd, who will turn 15 next month,...

When Schools Go Above and Beyond

Ottawa Hills High School creates trial program to accommodate student with rare disease. One thing COVID-19 has reiterated to teachers, parents and students is the importance of a traditional classroom setting. Students prefer learning in a real classroom over...

Avalon Foundation in Toledo Area Parent!

Thank you to Toledo Area Parent News and writer Joy Hajjar for featuring us in the April edition of Toledo Parent! Jen and Deb were honored to be included and thoroughly enjoyed talking with Joy; it was an overall wonderful experience.  Thank you, Toledo Area Parent,...

PBE's "Casual for a Cause"

Principle Business Enterprises, an absorbent products manufacturer located in Northwest Ohio, holds a weekly philanthropic event called “Casual for a Cause” that enables their office associates to dress down for a minimum donation. After hearing about The Avalon...

13abc News Story on House for Hope

Brian Gruber, owner of Ridge Stone Builders, is interviewed by Lissa Guyton, 13abc, about House for HopeKaty Gruber interviewed by Lissa Guyton, 13abc NewsKelsey Gruber is interviewed by Lissa GuytonSome of The Avalon Foundation’s kc4k Team inside the House for...

The Toledo Walleye Highlight TAF

On February 17, 2019 The Avalon Foundation was featured as the non-profit of the night at the Toledo Walleye hockey game! After a search of local non-profits in the Toledo area (and there are so many great ones here!), a Walleye representative came across The Avalon...