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Abigail does not remember a time when people didn’t stare, point, whisper, or ask her if she had been hit in the face. Her self-esteem faltered in the formative years of grade school because the reactions from other children made her feel different. As a result of her experience, Abigail decided to write a children’s book in her sophomore year of high school. She titled it, “look at me; i am just like you” hoping to help children appreciate, rather than spurn, differences in others.
Abigail has read her book to over 3,000 children, and the responses from teachers, administrators, and the students themselves have been overwhelmingly positive. This response inspired her to think of other ways to help. Finances are one reason many individuals never get to launch their ideas for contributing to society. They either do not have a “big enough” project to attract donors, or they may not have the time needed to locate grants. She decided to establish Open My Eyes, a non-profit foundation, with the goal of supporting projects and initiatives focused on character development. Abigail believes that providing people the means to “start small” will encourage them to keep contributing to society in a meaningful way all their lives.
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