2016 Volunteer of the Year – Melissa Smith is truly a game-changer! She has been with AFF from the very beginning and has committed herself to helping at every major AFF event since. Any time she is asked to help, she does, even if it is inconvenient and she has to rearrange her schedule to make it happen. It would be difficult to even list all the ways she has helped, because she often does things on her own. Never asking for anything in return and never calling attention to her service. Her commitment to the cause runs deep and has spilled over into her sweet children, who also pitch in and help consistently. At the Inaugural Walk by Faith, her children were pushed in a stroller. They no longer need a stroller, but you will most definitely find them at Walk by Faith, often one of the first to arrive helping their mom and dad set up. These kiddos have even gone so far as to fundraise themselves, selling precious handmade artwork to raise money for AFF. Volunteering for AFF is a family affair and each member of the Smith Family contributes in a special way. Melissa, Bryan, Cole, Jett, and Lyla, we thank you for your dedication and years of service and with a grateful heart we honor you as our 2016 Volunteer of the Year.