A World Vision: Ashton Rae Woods Foundation

10/07/2026

Today marks four years since Ashton was killed in a distracted driving accident. Four years without her, but four years of working to make sure her life continues to make a difference.

Ashton’s faith and love for others took her around the world to serve. Through A World Vision: Ashton Rae Woods Foundation, we have continued that work in her honor—and worked toward change here at home.

Her legacy is part of Arkansas law through Ashton’s and Abbie’s Law, passed in 2023 to strengthen penalties for distracted driving crashes that cause serious injury or death. We continue advocating for safer roads because we know the lifelong heartbreak that one distracted decision can cause.

We have awarded mission scholarships to help others answer the call to serve and share the Gospel, carrying forward the work Ashton loved so deeply.

And this year, we announced our first local college scholarships for students in Shirley and West Side School Districts, helping a new generation pursue their futures in her name.

There is still so much we want to do.

Today, will you help us continue Ashton’s legacy? A donation in her memory helps fund scholarships, support mission work, and sustain our outreach and advocacy.

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09/10/2026

We are so excited to announce a NEW chapter for A World Vision: Ashton Rae Woods Foundation. 💗🎓

For the first time, our foundation will be awarding college scholarships to local students!

During the 2026–2027 school year, TWO scholarships will be available — one for a student from Shirley School District and one for a student from West Side School District.

Since the beginning, our mission has been rooted in keeping Ashton’s memory and light alive by giving back, creating opportunities, and making a meaningful difference in the communities that meant so much to her. Establishing these scholarships feels like such a special next step in that mission.

Because of the incredible support of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, golf tournament participants, and everyone who continues to believe in A World Vision, we now have the opportunity to invest directly in the futures of two local students as they take their next step beyond high school.

Students will be eligible to apply during the 2026–2027 school year through their school’s administration office, with more details to come as the application period approaches.

Two scholarships. Two opportunities. One bright future. 🌸📚🎓

06/26/2026

Happy Birthday to our beautiful Ashton! 💖

Though we miss her every day, we are so grateful for the love, purpose, and legacy she continues to inspire. Today, we honor her by continuing the mission of the Ashton Rae Woods Foundation.

If you’d like to celebrate Ashton with us, please consider making a donation in her memory. Every gift helps keep her light shining.

Ways to Give:
💛 $3
💛 $7
💛 $37
💛 Or any amount in Ashton’s honor

To donate:
💛 Venmo:
💛 Cash App: $AWorldVision
💛 Website: AWorldVision.org

06/17/2026

🌻 $37 for 37 🌻

This June, we are honoring what would have been Ashton’s 37th birthday by celebrating her life and continuing the mission she cared so deeply about through A World Vision: Ashton Rae Woods Foundation.

In honor of Ashton, we invite our friends, family, and supporters to consider giving $3, $7, $37, or any amount that feels meaningful. Every donation helps us continue spreading hope, love, support, and opportunity to those in need.

Ashton had a heart for others, and through this foundation, her legacy continues to make a difference in the lives of so many. No gift is too small—every contribution helps us carry her light forward.

✨ Ways to Give:
💛 $3
💛 $7
💛 $37
💛 Or any amount in Ashton’s honor

To donate:
💛 Venmo:
💛 Cash App: $AWorldVision
💛 Website: AWorldVision.org

05/18/2026

We are honored to announce Caleb Parish as our latest scholarship awardee through the Ashton Rae Woods Foundation.

At 22 years old, Caleb is already serving in full-time ministry and traveling to share the Gospel through evangelistic ministry. Growing up in a pastor’s home, ministry has always been a part of his life, but at 19 he stepped into vocational ministry as a youth pastor before feeling led by the Lord into evangelism and missions.

This upcoming missions trip will include hosting kids crusades, youth services, ministering in local churches, and participating in food outreaches to serve communities and share the love of Jesus. After experiencing his first international missions trip last year, Caleb shared that it stirred his heart to continue mission work both at home and abroad.

We are grateful to play a small part in supporting the calling God has placed on his life and can’t wait to see the impact this trip will make. 💕

05/08/2026

We’re proud to announce Alisha as our first 2026 scholarship recipient for her mission trip to Macedonia. ✨

This will be Alisha’s third year serving alongside the Lighthouse of Hope Foundation, partnering with a therapy center that cares for orphaned children with special needs. As a pediatric nurse, her heart for children and passion for serving others shines through in this incredible work.

This year, she’ll help support a children’s camp by bringing much-needed supplies like craft materials, shoes, clothing, and other essentials for the children they serve.

We are so proud to support Alisha’s mission and grateful for the impact she is making in the lives of these precious children. Congratulations, Alisha, on being our first 2026 awardee — we can’t wait to see all that God does through this journey. 💗

04/24/2026

April is now officially Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Arkansas 🚘

Thank you to State Representative Ashley Hudson and State Senator Ricky Hill for your bipartisan efforts to get Ashton & Abbie’s Law signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Together, we are making the roads safer for Arkansans.

This week I joined Lily Grace Overholser, Miss Greater Little Rock’s Teen, and some of my House colleagues, to mark a proclamation from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders commemorating April as Distracted Driving Month. After losing her mom to a drunk driver, Lily Grace has become a powerful advocate for safe driving.

In early 2024, Governor Sanders signed Act 445, Ashton and Abbie’s Law. I developed this law to create stronger penalties for distracted drivers who cause serious injury or death.

I was moved to act after a dear friend of our family, Jim Woods, lost his daughter Ashton in 2022 to a distracted driver. Her family was steadfast in their commitment to making sure Ashton could still make a difference, and I was determined to help in any way I could.

As the bill moved through the House and Senate, Senator Ricky Hill reached out about collaborating and shared the story of another family who lost their young daughter, Abbie Cooley, in a distracted driving accident. We chose to honor her memory in the bill's title as well. Her mother, Chandler Sullivan, has also embodied incredible strength and determination to honor Abbie’s memory.

Ashton & Abbie's law strengthens accountability and reflects our shared responsibility to protect lives on our roads. I am grateful to Governor Sanders for acknowledging this important issue, and to my colleagues in the legislature for joining me in this important and ongoing work.

04/23/2026

One last THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors from this years golf tournament!

We are grateful for your support! See you in April 2027. ⛳️🏌️‍♀️

04/14/2026

Huge thanks to our title sponsor Riser Harness Ford 🚙

Their generosity — especially sponsoring the Hole-In-One Challenge to win a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport — took this tournament to another level.

We’re incredibly grateful for their support in making the day so special!

04/13/2026

⛳️ THE LARGEST TOURNAMENT EVER AT INDIAN HILLS GOLF RESORT ⛳️

What an incredible milestone — and what an unforgettable day.

We are beyond proud to have hosted the biggest tournament in the history of Indian Hills, and it’s all because of the amazing people who showed up and showed out.

A huge THANK YOU to our players, sponsors, and supporters — your energy and commitment made this record-breaking day possible.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the support from the Mayor of FFB and the outstanding team at Indian Hills Golf Resort for hosting and delivering such a great experience on the course.