HOW IT BEGAN

Auggie has always been the kid who stops to marvel at a butterfly's wings, tiny little insects, the colors in the sky, and can discover entire worlds in a handful of creek stones. At nine years old, his curiosity runs as deep as his compassion—a rare combination that makes him notice the beauty others overlook. He marvels at God’s creation in a way most people would envy; true fascination and admiration.

As the son of a trafficking and abuse survivor, Auggie grew up watching transformation firsthand. He witnessed his mother's journey from survival to healing to fierce advocacy. He learned that broken doesn't mean beyond repair—it's an invitation to discover resilience, reclaim identity, and forge deeper compassion.

After Auggie discovered geodes, a entire world of stone exploration began. Hidden landscapes gleaming inside rough, unremarkable rock awaited him in each stone, inspiring unparalleled innovative creativity. His little mind was immediately ablaze with all the possibilities! The parallel wasn't lost on him: beauty waiting inside brokenness, revealed through careful hands and patient work.

As his collection grew, so did his skills. Wire-wrapping. Stone setting. Resin. Design. Each piece he created told the same story —that what appears shattered can become extraordinary - Broken to BEAUTIFUL.

One afternoon, surrounded by his sparkling, beautiful creations, Auggie asked a question that seemed so simple - simple enough that we must ask ourselves, why is it so hard for the rest of us: "Mom, what if I sold these and gave the money to help survivors like the people you work with?" - To put it simply, how can I use what I’m good at to help people?

Not "can I." Not "should I." But "what if"—the way dreamers ask. He understood something profound: his gift for seeing beauty in broken stones could fund the restoration of broken lives. His creativity could bring freedom.