Erin Jorge & Abigail's Plan Recognized as Difference Makers
Lawrence County is no stranger to Difference Makers. On October 24th, an extraordinary educator named Erin Jorge, who completed an extraordinary project at Summertown Elementary, was recognized at the LCSS Board of Education Meeting. The 6-year Sensory Playground Project is designed to reach the Universal Design Learners in grades PreK-6th at Summertown Elementary. Not only is it the first of its kind in the Lawrence County School District, but it also features a partnership with Abigail's Plan. Ms. Jorge began this endeavor in 2016 and raised over $160,000 for this specialized playground by selling shirts and gathering local donations. In 2019, the partnership with Abigail's Plan materialized, and the Summertown Sensory Playground has since met its goal of $300,000. On October 24th, SES Principal Mr. Ricky Mabry Jr. reported to the LCSS School Board that all playground equipment had been ordered and the completion of the Sensory Playground will be complete by December 2023. We want to Congratulate Erin Jorge, Abigail's Plan, and Summertown Elementary for taking on such an incredible project and making a difference in the lives of our students!
Recognizing Erin, Jorge, and Abigail as Difference Makers is a meaningful reminder that healthcare is not only about medical procedures and diagnoses; it is also about people who help make complicated healthcare experiences easier to understand. Their recognition highlights the value of compassion, education, and patient-focused care. Interestingly, these same principles are important across many areas of medicine, including heart and vascular health, where timely diagnosis and individualized treatment can significantly influence a patient’s journey.
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Reading about Cat Water Fountain was inspiring. The six-year dedication from Ms. Jorge and the $160,000 raised from the community is a testament to her commitment to the students. It's wonderful that the partnership with Abigail's Plan helped the project reach its $300,000 goal.
The article “Erin Jorge & Abigail's Plan Recognized as Difference Makers” is a great reminder that meaningful ideas often begin with careful planning, practical thinking, and an understanding of what people actually need. It is especially interesting how thoughtful planning can make a difference in very different fields. This connects naturally to construction, where good planning is also one of the most important parts of creating a useful and dependable structure.
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I really enjoyed reading about Erin Jorge and Abigail’s plan being recognized as Difference Makers. It is always encouraging to see people receive recognition for ideas or efforts that can make a meaningful difference. What I found particularly interesting is that meaningful results often come from thoughtful planning, attention to detail, and understanding what people actually need. Interestingly, the same approach can be useful when designing specialised working environments where several different elements have to function together.
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PlanLiva is a great example of how a dedicated individual can rally a community around a cause. It's impressive that Erin Jorge started this project back in 2016 and raised over $160,000 through shirt sales and local donations before the partnership even began. The fact that the playground is the first of its kind in the district and now meets its $300,000 goal shows what's possible with long-term commitment.