18 Under 18: Abigail Smith
Mazel Tov to Abigail Smith for being named one of Jewish Atlanta’s 18 Under 18 for 2024.
Abigail Smith, 17
Daughter of Allison Smith and Jason Smith
Riverwood International Charter School
Abigail’s deep ties to charity started young, fundraising for Camp Sunshine as her bat mitzvah project after both her mother and grandmother survived cancer. Since then, she’s worked closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, founding a club at her school for the organization, serving as president, and raising enough money to fund not one, but two life-changing wishes. She also worked closely with Ian’s Friends Foundation, which raises money to research pediatric brain tumors. In addition to these and many of the multiple other charities she’s worked with, she acts as the social media manager for Riverwood’s Ronald McDonald Club and a buddy coordinator for the Best Buddies club and serves on the Atlanta Teen Board. Abigail also served on the Yearbook staff from 2021-2024.
Awards and Honor Societies
National Honor Society (Inducted 2023)
Beta Club (Inducted 2023)
Principal’s List (2022, 2023)
Coaches Academic Excellence Award (2023)
Honor Roll (2022, 2024)
Activities and Leadership Roles
Riverwood Make-A-Wish Club | President and Co-Founder (2023-Present)
The Best Buddies Club | Buddy Coordinator (2023-Present)
Riverwood Ronald McDonald Club | Social Media Manager (2024-Present)
Ian’s Friends Foundation (2020-Present)
Ian’s Friends Foundation Junior | Co-President (2023-Present)
Make-A-Wish Foundation | Young Leadership Committee Board Member (2023-Present)
Creating Connected Communities (2021-Present)
Daffodil Project (2023, 2024)
Save A Child’s Heart (2023)
High School in Israel Roots Service Learning (2023)
Orlando Food Pantry (2024)
BBYO (2021-Present)
MJCCA Summer Day Camp | Special Needs Counselor (2024)
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