Special thanks to the Houston media

The Houston media has been very supportive of Abby's Book Corner - Houston!

We want to take the time to thank 1560 The Game KGOW for giving Abby's Book Corner a full week of coverage concluding with an afternoon live remote book drive event! (Thanks to Chance McClain, David Nuno and Ken Hoffman)

Also thanks to KPRC Local 2's Dominique Sachse and Jennifer Reyna for their support.

http://www.abbysbookcorner.com/houston.php

How to donate books in Houston - Amy's Ice Cream

Good news. We have a new Abby's Book Corner drop off location in Houston - Amy's Ice Cream!

We found a great spot located close to the center of Houston. Amy's Ice Cream has a drop off box right near the door.

Stop by, drop off a bunch of books and enjoy some of the best ice cream in town! SEE THE POSTER


3816 Farnham Street
Houston, TX 77098-4002
(Near Highway 59 between Shepherd and Greenbriar - Houston)
(713) 526-2697

Click here for a map

If you don't have any books to donate, you can order some for us through the Amazon Houston Wish List. You buy the book and it gets shipped right to us.

* The Houston book drive is in progress collecting materials for the Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Houston drive is now collecting

The Houston drive is now starting to collect books for the Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

We have an Amazon Wish List set up for Houston on this page with more information on what is needed.

Check back soon for details on book drop off locations.

The library at Medical City is officially open!

Yesterday we celebrated the grand opening of Abby's Book Corner, the children's library at Medical City Children's Hospital. It was especially significant because yesterday would have been Abby's 3rd Birthday. We had a great turnout and the story ran on all four local news stations. We would like to thank everyone who contributed books or monetary donations to help turn this goal into a reality. It is the perfect tribute to our beautiful daughter, Abigail. We look forward to additional book drives and events to keep the shelves stocked.

We are also happy to be expanding Abby's Book Corner by making book donations to other hospitals that have a need. We still need your support! Please visit our website to learn how to donate. Thank you.

Watch CBS 11 News 10pm on Monday 3/29

Stuart Boslow, the special projects producer at CBS 11 in Dallas, interviewed Will and I about Abby's Book Corner. The story will air on Monday, March 29th at the 10pm newscast. Be sure to tune in!

San Antonio Book Drop-Off a Success!

Abby's Book Corner has come to San Antonio! On March 15th, we dropped off 1,447 books, DVDs, crayons, and coloring books to Methodist Children's Hospital of South Texas. The books were collected from groups such as BMPR, Adventure Club, Girl Scout Troop 2583 at St. Gregory The Great, and from many extended friends and family. We are looking forward to the next book drive at Providence High School in April.

Library Dedication Date Set!-4/9/10

Save the Date: Please join us on April 9, 2010, for the Grand Opening of Abby's Book Corner at Medical City Children's Hospital. Building D, 6th Floor at 10am.

NBC5 interview

Here is the video of our interview with Lindsay Wilcox at KXAS-NBC5. Our thanks go out to the MCCH staff and to NBC5 for sharing Abby's story.

Book Drop-Off a Success!

On Thursday, March 5th, Will and I dropped off over 1700 books and other items to Medical City. The ceremony was very nice and there was a large turn-out. We also got to see the space where Abby's Book Corner will be located. We will have a separate ribbon-cutting ceremony when the renovations are complete. Will and I would like to thank everyone that helped make Abby's Book Corner Book Drive a success. Most importantly, we would like to thank our daughter, Abby, as she motivated and inspired us to create a lasting legacy in her memory. It is our hope that the patients and their families at Medical City can benefit from these books. These books won't make them get better, but if it can take their mind off their pain or stress and bring a smile to their face for a few moments, then it is worthwhile.

We will continue to collect books for Abby's Book Corner. Books may be purchased from Abby's Wish List on Amazon.com. Additionally, monetary donations may be made to help sustain the library to Medical City Foundation in memory of Abigail Kearney.

Date for Book Drop-off set!

This Thursday, March 5th, we will finally be dropping off the books at Medical City. There will be an actual presentation of the books. The event begins at 10:00am and will be located in the lobby of Building D.

We will present the books and then tour the children's hospital, as well as the room that is to become Abby's Book Corner. Our most recent count has us up to 1700 items collected for Abby's Book Corner.

Cistercian Prepatory School also plans to collect books next Sunday, March 8th, for Abby's Book Corner. Our original goal was to collect 300 books.

Will and I are so touched by everyone's generosity and excitement over the success of this endeavor. We will post pictures of the event and more details on Thursday.

Thanks!