In April 2026, Avery was featured as the inspiring patient at the National Kidney Foundation’s Great Plates event. The evening gave her a meaningful platform to share what it’s like to be a teenager living with chronic illness — a teen who simply wants to keep up with her friends and do all the things they do.

Together, we raised more than $40,000 in Avery’s honor to help change the future for patients like her. Watch the video of her journey and explore photos from the night below.