Monday, April 23, 2012
Ava Walk on Sunday had swarms of people participate in awareness of pedestrian safety. The day included speeches from Ava's family members and the Greenfield Fire Chief.
Stop in the of Love was the theme of the AVA Walk on Sunday afternoon in Downtown Greendale. The purpose of the second annual walk was to create awareness of pedestrian safety. The event is named after 5-year-old Ava Zimmerman who was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street with her family in April 2010. Members of Ava's family, along with Greenfield Fire Chief Jon Cohn, spoke to raise awareness to educate and remind drivers that they need to stop at pedestrian crosswalks. The bronze statue, which was donated by local businesses in remembrance of Ava, stands near the spot where the crash happened. Proceeds from this year’s walk will go to Children’s Hospital Bereavement Program which supports families who have lost …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Swarms of people showed their support at the second annual AVA Walk Sunday afternoon that included speeches, interactive activities, a concert and a dance to 'Stop in the Name of Love.'
The harsh, cool wind did not dampen spirits of hundreds of supporters who came out for the second annual Walk for Ava along Broad Street Sunday afternoon. The event is named after 5-year-old Ava Zimmerman who was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street with her family. Members of Ava's family, along with Greenfield Fire Chief Jon Cohn, spoke to raise awareness to educate and remind drivers that they need to stop at pedestrian crosswalks. Firefighters who responded to Ava's accident were also present. After the walk, participants egnjoyed music by Grace Weber, while children ate cotton candy, drew pictures and some had fun designs painted on their face. Feel free to submit your own photos from the walk.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
The walk will be on April 22. It is in honor of 5-year-old Ava Marie Zimmerman who was killed by a car as she crossed the street in the Village Center
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
Last year’s AVA Walk was a success, bringing in more than 1,000 participants, and organizers say this year will be no different. The April 22 walk is in honor of 5-year-old Ava Marie Zimmerman who was killed by a car as she crossed the street in the Village Center the morning of April 14, 2010. AVA stands for Advocating Vehicle Awareness, and the event also aims to increase pedestrian safety awareness for motorists. The event went so well last year that no major changes are planned, said event organizer and Ava’s aunt Christy Cool at Tuesday’s Village Board meeting. The bronze statue, which was donated by local businesses in remembrance of Ava, stands near the spot where the crash happened. Ava’s Walk hopes to help educate and remind …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Last year the walk brought over a 1,000 people. The event will be held April 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Greendale.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Organizers are keeping the event similar to last year.
Last year’s AVA Walk was a success, bringing in more than 1,000 participants, and organizers say this year will be no different. The walk is in honor of 5-year-old Ava Marie Zimmerman who was killed by a car as she crossed the street in the Village Center the morning of April 14, 2010. AVA stands for Advocating Vehicle Awareness, and the event also aims to increase pedestrian safety awareness for motorists. The event went so well last year that no major changes are planned, said event organizer and Ava’s aunt Christy Cool at Tuesday’s Village Board meeting. The board approved holding the event April 22. Dance routines, speeches and a performance by Grace Webber were featured at last year’s event. Webber will be back to perform, Cool said…
Thursday, September 15, 2011
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Xzavier Davis-Bilbo was hit by a young woman who was texting and driving last year in Milwaukee. The five-year-old boy was dragged for twenty feet and left paralyzed. Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation has released a new "Faces of Distracted Driving" video featuring Xzavier. Xzavier was a special guest during the Ava Walk in April. Five-year-old Ava Marie Zimmerman was killed by a car last year in downtown Greendale. Xzavier was on hand as the Greendale Panthers Ironman Football League team kicked off its home opener on June 18. A portion of the ticket sales as well as all of the proceeds from raffles were donated to Xzavier's family to help them purchase a wheelchair accessible van. Watch a video of Valetta Bradford, Xzavier's mom…
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ava's Walk brought thousands to walk in honor of five year old Ava Marie Zimmerman, who was killed by a car last year.
The sunshine brought thousands of people to walk in honor of Ava Marie Zimmerman and to promote pedestrian safety. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine with good food and some musical entertainment.
Friends and family organized Ava's Walk in six weeks and brought over a thousand participants.
Christy Cool, Ava Marie Zimmerman's aunt and event organizer, talks about she felt Ava was watching over the walk. She also touches on how overwhelmed and grateful the family was with the high turnout.
At the kick-off ceremony a group of girls broke out in choreographed dance.
Ava's Walk: Advocating for Vehicle Awareness brought thousands to downtown Greendale on Sunday afternoon to walk in honor of five-year-old Ava Marie Zimmerman, who was killed by a car last year. A dance routine choreographed by Sandy Young, of Young Dance Academy in Oak Creek broke out at the kick-off ceremony.
Ava's Walk was in honor of five-year-old Ava Marie Zimmerman and an effort to increase pedestrian awareness to motorists.
Over a thousand people gathered in front of Greendale Village Hall on Sunday afternoon in honor of five-year-old Ava Marie Zimmerman, who was tragically killed by a car last year on April 14 in downtown. Ava’s family turned a tragic event into a positive event with Ava’s Walk: Advocating for Vehicle Awareness organized to increase pedestrian safety awareness to motorists. The event was planned six weeks ago and originally the organizers only expected hundreds, said Ava’s aunt and organizer Christy Cool. After promotion through Facebook and other sources over a thousand people signed up for T-shirt orders in advance to the event. The event kicked off with Ava’s mother Tanya Zimmerman spray-painting her daughter’s name, Ava, on a banner in …
brendaiwinski
2:43 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013
Ava Zimmerman my granddaughter, so missed and my love for her will not stop! Nana who Ava calls me was more than a granddaughter she was my life best friend,Nothing could come between us, So I though???? my girl is gone, because someone driving did not stop at the stop sign,No matter how many years it still hurts this person driving choice not to stop!!!! Her pain will go away mine and will never… more ›