Abby Hoag Birthday Party

Abby Hoag had a 13th birthday, unlike most 13th birthday parties there were no presents. Abby asked all her friends to donate to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund instead of giving presents to her. The party was a held at a local laser tag facility. The owners, after hearing about Abby's unusual request donated the complete facility including multiple rounds of laser tag for all in attendance. Abby said she request this birthday because one of her first dance instructors at Tawn Marie's' Dance Center was Heather Weeks. Abby was so hurt by Heather's untimely death she decided to do whatever she could to support the cause Heather was so passionate about, Ovarian Cancer research, education and early detection. News 10 now, a Time Warner company, sent Kat Di Maria, videographer to capture the event. See the video story that appeared on the air. Abby Hoag's News 10 Birthday Video
Here are some photos of the event.

In Loving Memory of Heather Weeks	A beautiful center piece for the celebration
ABBY and friends between video games. . .	. . pause for a photo
Abby's special cake with 13 on the side	. . .cake and cup cakes to celebrate the day
News 10 Now's Kat Di Maria interviews Abby	A very happy birthday girl in her Hope for Heather tee
Mom getting everything ready for the birthday song	Father Kip provides parental perspective for News 10 Now.