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REF Helps Student After Brain Bleed

REF Helps Student After Brain Bleed

by River Ellis Foundation | Mar 28, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A local high school graduate suffered a brain bleed while attending JMU, losing function on her right side and the ability to speak. After weeks of rehabilitation, she regained the ability to walk but continued to suffer from significant impairments in strength and...
REF Helps Family While Receiving Treatment At St Jude

REF Helps Family While Receiving Treatment At St Jude

by River Ellis Foundation | Mar 8, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A Chesapeake mother was forced to stop working so that she could be by her child’s side during cancer treatment at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. REF covered rent for this family until the mother could return to work.
REF Helps CHKD Nurse Provide For Grandchildren

REF Helps CHKD Nurse Provide For Grandchildren

by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 23, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A nurse at CHKD suddenly became the sole caretaker of her daughter and four grandchildren after her daughter delivered a premature baby and suffered a stroke. To ease the immediate financial burden, REF stepped in to cover the grandmother’s rent.
REF Covers Travel Costs For Family To Attend Funeral

REF Covers Travel Costs For Family To Attend Funeral

by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 22, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A husband and father of four was in his hometown of Virginia Beach for work when he tragically lost his life in a car accident. The River Ellis Foundation stepped in to cover the costs for his family to travel from Texas to Virginia Beach, allowing them to attend his...
REF Helps CHKD Nurse Provide For Grandchildren

REF Purchases Guitar For Boy After Mom Dies

by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 23, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A 14-year-old boy lost his mom in October and moved in with his dad. Having been homeschooled his entire life, he faced challenges adjusting to public school for the first time. After his mom’s passing, her boyfriend sold all their belongings, including the...
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  • REF Covers Travel Costs For Family To Attend Funeral February 22, 2025

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