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REF Purchases Flights For Kids To Visit Father After Cardiac Arrest

REF Purchases Flights For Kids To Visit Father After Cardiac Arrest

by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 1, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A local father of 3 suffered cardiac arrest while playing soccer resulting in significant brain damage.  He was transferred to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta to begin rehabilitation.  REF provided Delta gift cards for the family so that his children could fly to visit...
REF Covers Mortgage After Young Father Commits Suicide

REF Covers Mortgage After Young Father Commits Suicide

by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 31, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A young husband/father committed suicide, leaving behind a wife and baby. REF covered the mortgage for the mother/wife.
Mortgage Assistance After Death Of Baby

Mortgage Assistance After Death Of Baby

by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 30, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A local teacher lost her 4½-month-old baby, Miles, due to brain damage from a medical error following a series of heart surgeries. Having exhausted her FMLA throughout the baby’s medical journey, the mother had to take leave without pay. REF covered mortgage...
Helping A Mother Of Two Through Cancer Treatment

Helping A Mother Of Two Through Cancer Treatment

by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 28, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

After a 40 year old mother of two was diagnosed with cancer, she had to take 6 weeks of unpaid leave while she recovered from surgery. She was then told that her cancer returned and she would need another surgery. REF covered her mortgage while she focused on her...
REF Covers Mortgage After Young Father Commits Suicide

Funeral Assistance After Unexpected Death Of Baby

by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 28, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

After a baby was delivered unexpectedly at 34 weeks, they died 5 hours later. REF covered headstone and cemetery costs for this family.  January 2024
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