by Rachel Ellis | Aug 9, 2021 | General
A hospital staff member and her family lost everything they owned, including their dog, in a fire. They required immediate assistance replacing medicine and supplements that were medically necessary for maintaining their health after undergoing previous surgeries. The...
by Rachel Ellis | Jul 12, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help
A 10-year-old girl with a rare blood disorder was still recovering from a bone marrow transplant when her grandparents received full custody of her due to family issues within her home. Soon after she went to live with her grandparents, their house burned down. The...
by Rachel Ellis | Jun 30, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help
After a baby was born premature, she spent 60 days in the NICU. The day before she was discharged from the hospital, the family’s house burned down and they lost everything in the fire. The River Ellis Foundation provided immediate assistance to cover the cost of...
by Rachel Ellis | Jun 23, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help
A 10 month old with congenital heart issues was given 6 months to live. After receiving this news, his parents wanted to take him to Texas to meet the rest of his family as soon as possible, but the baby was unable to fly without specialized equipment to keep him...
by Rachel Ellis | Jun 13, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help
A Williamsburg couple lost their baby at six weeks old. Both parents are from outside of the country with very little support or resources in the area. The River Ellis Foundation covered the cost of the burial plot so that their baby could be buried in...