Our beloved Holland Family needs our help right now. Last Wednesday, February 4, 2026, their sweet Ava was seriously injured in a tragic automobile accident while on her way to school. She was initially treated at Grand Strand Hospital and later transported to Charleston to the pediatric ICU at MUSC, where her family has remained by her side.
Heartbreakingly, despite every effort by her medical team and all the prayers from her loved ones, the pressure in Ava’s brain became too much for her and her injuries will not be survivable. While the machines currently indicate that she is brain-dead, the doctors will be performing the necessary tests to officially confirm this. In the midst of unimaginable grief, Ava and her family have made the courageous and selfless decision to donate her organs, allowing her life to continue through the lives of others where she is able to save up to 8 other lives. Even in her final moments, Ava is giving the gift of hope. An honor walk will take place before the procedure takes place, and that information will be shared once we have it.
Ava, who is 15 years old and a native of Myrtle Beach, SC is in her sophomore year at Atlantic Collegiate Academy and a beloved member of the Coast United volleyball family. She is a devoted teammate, loyal friend, and bright presence to all who know her. Ava has many friends, teammates, and family members who love her deeply, and her loss will leave an overwhelming ache in the hearts of so many.
Anyone who knew Ava will always remember her light, her beautiful smile, infectious laughter, and the joy she brought into every room. She is kind, loving, and wonderfully silly—always finding ways to make others laugh and feel included. Ava’s heart is as big as her spirit, and that love will forever be part of her legacy. Her kindness, warmth, and spirit will live on through the lives she touches in this final act of generosity.
Ava is cherished beyond words by her parents Angie and David, who have wrapped every moment of her life in unconditional love, guidance, and devotion. They now face the unimaginable task of saying goodbye to their daughter while holding onto one another and to the strength Ava has always given them. Ava is also deeply loved by her siblings, Ryan and Aiden, who have grown up alongside her as her protectors, playmates, and closest friends. The bond they share is irreplaceable, and their hearts are forever changed as they walk through the most devastating days a family can endure together.
This GoFundMe has been created to help ease the financial burden on Ava’s family during this time. Funds raised will go toward medical expenses, daily living costs, and the financial hardship caused by time away from work so her parents can focus on being together, supporting their children, and honoring Ava’s life without added stress.
No amount can fix what has been lost, but your support—whether through a donation, sharing this page, or keeping the family in your thoughts and prayers—means more than words can express. It allows Ava’s family the space to grieve, to heal, and to hold close the love they share.
This goal represents a starting place, not an ending. Let’s come together as a community to exceed it, surrounding the Holland family with generosity, compassion, and unwavering support when they need it most. Let’s not just meet this goal, but exceed it in a way that truly lifts some of the burden they are carrying.
Thank you for surrounding Ava and her family with compassion, generosity, and love during this incredibly painful time. Please visit the webpage listed below to share memories, videos, pictures and messages about Ava to her family. We hope this page can become a place to celebrate Ava’s life—the laughter, love, and memories that will forever live on.