A Big Heart.
A Bigger Mission.
Aviana Russo founded Aviana’s Angels at age 8 with one simple, powerful belief: children do not have to wait until they grow up to make a profound difference in the world.
“What if kids could help other kids?”
What began with a simple idea in a young girl's bedroom grew into a nationwide movement. Aviana proved that when young minds lead with compassion, extraordinary things happen.
The First 50 Angel Boxes
At age 8, Aviana realized many children in hospitals felt lonely and scared. Using her pocket money and toys, she hand-packed 50 care boxes with personalized handwritten cards from her bedroom.
First School Angel Club
Aviana shared her mission with her classmates. Together, they established the first official School Angel Club, mobilizing over 200 student volunteers to pack gifts and host kindness drives.
Hospital Smiles Campaign
Aviana's Angels launched dedicated "Angel Days" at major pediatric hospitals across 12 states, delivering 10,000+ custom Angel Boxes filled with toys, books, and comfort items.
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
Today, Aviana's movement continues to expand globally—proving that young people hold the key to creating a kinder, more empathetic world for everyone.
What Aviana Believes
Our core values guide every box we pack, every club we launch, and every smile we share.
Every Child Matters
No child should ever feel forgotten, invisible, or unloved during a hospital stay or difficult season of life.
Kindness is Action
Empathy isn't just a sentiment—it becomes real when kids roll up their sleeves, pack boxes, and show up for others.
Kids Can Lead Now
Young people don't need to wait for adulthood to lead real, measurable, positive change in their communities.
Joy Spreads Radiantly
Giving creates a beautiful circle of joy that brings immense happiness to both the giver and the recipient.
“You don’t have to be a grown-up to help somebody. When kids help other kids, something magical happens. You realize your heart is big enough to change someone’s entire world.”
— Aviana
Aviana is the founder—not the logo.
The Rising Star remains the permanent brand mark so the movement can grow far beyond one person while always honoring Aviana as its founder and original spark.
Aviana’s role is intentionally authentic. She is the founder, the voice, and the inspiration behind the movement. The organization is structured so kids everywhere can participate directly—packing boxes, writing encouraging notes, hosting drives, joining school clubs, and inviting friends to be part of something meaningful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Aviana, our youth movement, and how to get involved.
Aviana was 8 years old when she started hand-packing the very first Angel Boxes from her bedroom. Now at age 10, she leads the foundation alongside a dedicated team of youth advisors and community mentors.
Each Angel Box is tailored for pediatric patients and contains age-appropriate toys, cozy blankets, art supplies, storybooks, and a handwritten card of encouragement penned by a fellow student.
Yes! We welcome elementary, middle, and high school students to launch Angel Clubs. We provide complete starter kits, activity guides, and support to help your club host packing drives and community events.
Parents and mentors can sponsor Angel Boxes, facilitate school club logistics, connect us with local hospitals, or make tax-deductible contributions to support our nationwide outreach programs.