During a volunteer shift at her local hospital, Ava noticed a young child in tears and his anxious parents struggling to comfort him. Searching for something to help, she came across a box of teddy bears. With permission from staff, she offered one to the child—who immediately smiled and hugged his new plush friend, bringing visible relief to his family. That small but powerful moment sparked something in Ava. She saw firsthand how a simple gesture could bring courage and comfort to a child facing a difficult medical journey. Inspired, she partnered with the hospital’s head nurse to create what would become Creature Comfort Foundation—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children in hospitals everywhere through plush companions and thoughtfully curated ComfortKits filled with tools for emotional healing and joy.