Brighter Futures for Sarah

05/19/2026

Jill Williamson Brooks

Congratulations!! Madison Biles and Paul Lariano
2026 Brighter Futures for Sarah, scholarship recipients

05/19/2026

Congratulations!! Madison Biles and Paul Lariano
2026 Brighter Futures for Sarah, scholarship recipients

05/19/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Scholarship winners Madison Biles and Paul Lariano!

05/12/2026

Jill Williamson Brooks

05/12/2026

05/09/2026

It is that time of year again to extend favor to seniors who have applied for the Brighter Future’s for Sarah Scholarships.
As a mother who has struggled emotionally to get through what should have been my own babies senior year of school & dance…. Missing out and sharing beautiful milestones with her; I did not feel like adding more mental stress of hosting or performing any fundraising benefits this year. Being reminded ever so frequently of what life would’ve been like if she were still here. I just did not have the energy.
Having been asked how to donate to this cause and see the fruit of trying to turn a tragedy into something more beautiful…. And you feel lead; please feel free. Pictures and videos of the delivery of the scholarships will soon be on the horizon. If you choose to help monetary, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. However, I ask each person reading this post to please offer prayers as I face graduations, that are not coming but only honoring in the name of my sweet Sarah.

With that being said , people have reached out with kindness and compassion, and I want to thank you! A dancing senior even asked me to step in as her mom to take part in her senior recognition night as she does her last dance. The gesture has helped my heart more than you know.
Now to on to celebrate with all of my babies friends and share in their joy of how proud I am that they are graduating will definitely be bittersweet.
Cash App is listed in photo
Checks can be made out to : “Brighter Futures for Sarah “and can be mailed to
1659 Jackson Lake Road, Jackson Georgia 30233
If you need to contact me via email, you can do so through
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Jill Williamson Brooks

***deAwareness

03/18/2026

Daily reminder.

Keep going.

03/05/2026

BYRON, Ga. — A Middle Georgia community is grappling with profound heartbreak and calling for systemic change following the death of 12-year-old Ava Little, a Byron Middle School student who took her own life on February 25, 2026. Family members describe Ava as a "light in a dark world"—a vibrant girl who was teaching herself sign language to better communicate with her cousin and who spent her time singing and dancing. However, that light was reportedly extinguished by a relentless campaign of bullying that her family says occurred both in person and across social media platforms. Ava’s aunt, Paige Day, and her grandmother, Rhonda Drawhorn, shared that while Ava often put on a brave face, the internal toll of the harassment became insurmountable. "She was such a light that is truly going to be missed," Day said in a recent interview. "You just never know what somebody is going through, and the smallest thing can make the biggest impact." The family is now urging other parents to be proactive regarding their children’s digital lives and mental health, emphasizing that children often hide their pain to protect their families. In a statement to local media, Peach County Schools confirmed that a crisis team has been deployed to Byron Middle School to provide counseling for students and staff. The district noted that they are reviewing anti-bullying protocols and working with the Little family to find a meaningful way to honor Ava’s memory. While the district maintains it follows strict policies, community members have expressed growing concern over the effectiveness of these measures in the age of 24/7 social media access. This tragedy has ignited a wave of support across Middle Georgia, with community-led efforts raising nearly $30,000 to support the family and fund anti-bullying initiatives. Ava's family hopes to establish a network that connects bullied children with supportive peers, ensuring no student feels they have to face harassment alone. "If she was still here, I would tell her: it gets better," Day shared. As the Byron community prepares to say goodbye to a girl who would have turned 13 this May, the conversation has shifted toward a state-wide demand for more robust mental health resources in schools and stricter accountability for cyberbullying. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available by calling or texting 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

02/18/2026

Putting a Face on Su***de, published my sweet baby…