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.
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...
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...
