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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 18, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A husband and father of four was in 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 funeral and say...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 15, 2025 | Sunrise Story
A 5-year-old girl from Honduras, undergoing treatment at CHKD for aplastic anemia, tragically lost her battle with the illness. The River Ellis Foundation ensured her family could honor her wishes by covering the cost of transporting her body back to Honduras for...
by River Ellis Foundation | Dec 23, 2024 | Sunrise Story
A father of two suffered a severe stroke and has been hospitalized for a month. He has a 20-year-old son and a 14-year-old son with severe autism, who is unable to attend school. The father is being transferred to Sheltering Arms Rehab Facility in Richmond, leaving...
by River Ellis Foundation | Dec 16, 2024 | Sunrise Story
A mother of three young children had to stop working because her infant required a feeding tube and a breathing machine. Since these treatments made daycare unavailable, she eventually exhausted all her sick leave. The River Ellis Foundation stepped in to support this...