365 Days of Hope
To spend time with Ellen is to walk away inspired! A short-sighted view of her struggles with ALS would suggest she’s just a shell, but through the miracles of technology, she can still communicate. She is still the same witty, smart, Type-A person she always was. This disease has robbed Ellen of her ability to move, to speak, to breathe or to eat without machines, but Ellen’s will is strong and her determination is to live to see the cure; to be there as her two young children grow up; to prove that miracles do happen!

Unfortunately because of all the loopholes in our system, Ellen and her family do not receive any financial assistance from insurance or Social Security. Ellen and her family desperately need your help! Ellen is totally dependent on others for even her most basic needs. Her daily care costs run a minimum of $500.

This calendar provides you an easy way to make a difference – please pick a day that’s special in your life and consider sponsoring all or at least part of Ellen’s care on that day. Your celebration will be even more special knowing your gift is truly helping to save Ellen’s life. Thank you for your generosity! Read more about Ellen
 
   
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This day is generously sponsored by:

A Sudbury Friend, Gift Amount: $100
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This day is generously sponsored by:

The Rathjens Family, Gift Amount: $200.00
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This day is generously sponsored by:

A Sudbury Supporter, Gift Amount: $250
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This day is generously sponsored by:

Sudbury Neighbor, Gift Amount: $100
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Date Sponsored March 08, 2010
Sponsored by: The Rathjens Family
We were moved by your poignant letter and we hope for the best.

Date Sponsored July 18, 2010
Sponsored by: The Sia Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a truly courageous and inspirational woman.

Date Sponsored February 26, 2010
Sponsored by: A Sudbury Resident
Our Thoughts and Prayers ~Kallarackal Family~

Date Sponsored February 07, 2010
Sponsored by: a Sudbury family
I draw stength from your courage. To be surrounded by such love and support as you are is also truly amazing. With love, Kim

Date Sponsored January 27, 2010
Sponsored by: Meryl, Scott & Jon
Love you!!!

Date Sponsored January 26, 2010
Sponsored by: The Epstein Family
Your courageous family is an inspiration.

Date Sponsored January 18, 2010
Sponsored by: Joey D & Family
Ellen, you truly are an inspiration to your family & those who have known you throughout your life. Keep winning the battle. Joey D. & Family

Date Sponsored January 23, 2010
Sponsored by: For Nick
I woke up smiling this morning - my dream of winning a few million $$$$ in the Lottery meant I could wipe out your financial stress. Maybe it's closer than we think. . .

Date Sponsored January 21, 2010
Sponsored by: Dean Menegas
Hang in there!

Date Sponsored January 23, 2010
Sponsored by: Sandi Sarno
Wishing you health, happiness and a cure.

Date Sponsored January 11, 2010
Sponsored by: Debbie
With my prayers for you and your family. In loving memory of Mary.

Date Sponsored January 04, 2010
Sponsored by: Sandy Block
Dear Ellen, I wish I could do more for you and your family. My sister had ALS. It's one of those things that make you question GOD, but I know that He has his reason's. You are so inspiring to me!!

Date Sponsored December 25, 2009
Sponsored by: Tom and Jean Moore / Brent and Nancy Welling
Best wishes this holiday season to you and your family.

Date Sponsored December 29, 2009
Sponsored by: Laura Spray
Continue to pray for you, Ellen!

Date Sponsored December 25, 2009
Sponsored by: Julia Reischel
Merry Christmas, Ellen.

Date Sponsored December 10, 2009
Sponsored by: Maria
Dear Ellen and family, this is a small donation wish it could be more; in memory of my dad who past on December 10,1992 from ALS. He was lucky, if you could call it luck, to live until 84 years old before ALS took over his body. He started to loose his voice first before other symptoms started. My heart goes out to all the families that have to struggle with this awful disease

Date Sponsored November 20, 2009
Sponsored by: Simms Family
In honor of Dale's 9th Bday

Date Sponsored October 30, 2009
Sponsored by: Larry & Karen Epstein
Best wishes and best of health, Larry & Karen (Hasby) Epstein

Date Sponsored November 02, 2009
Sponsored by: Cindy Bailen, Greg Reibman and Alexi Bailen Reibman
All the best, Ellen, John and family. We're thinking of you.

Date Sponsored October 14, 2009
Sponsored by: Mary and Richard Gallivan
Go Ellen! We are rooting ror you! Love, Rich and Mary (from Hong Kong!)

Date Sponsored November 03, 2009
Sponsored by: Mark H. Anbinder
Good luck from another WVBR friend!

Date Sponsored November 11, 2009
Sponsored by: An anonymous friend from VBR!
Your spirit is an inspiration.

Date Sponsored October 13, 2009
Sponsored by: John J. Lothian
To my fellow classmate from Glenbrook South High School, Class of 1979.

Date Sponsored November 21, 2009
Sponsored by: Chris Theo
Ellen: Keep the faith, you're helping us all do the same.... My most recent venture, StemSave is squarely focused on helping future possibilities for many disease entity groups...

Date Sponsored October 09, 2009
Sponsored by: The Gavenmans
We're cheering for you! Love, the Gavenmans

Date Sponsored October 04, 2009
Sponsored by: Rusty & Donna
As always, wish we could do more. Thinking of you all.

Date Sponsored October 31, 2009
Sponsored by: Julie Ellis-Behnke
Hi John and Ellen, John, I was wondering what you were up to, so I Googled you last week. I last saw you in 1992 or 1993 at a NEBA party. I was devastated to learn about Ellen and wanted to help. Rutledge and I live in Hong Kong but I am in the US now visiting Suzanne Yanchulis and my mother. Julie

Date Sponsored October 31, 2009
Sponsored by: Suzanne Yanchulis
John, Julie Ellis told me about Ellen, and I wanted to help. Suzanne

Date Sponsored October 10, 2009
Sponsored by: GBS79- Craig, Blake, Ron, Debo & Others
GBS Class of 1979 Celebrates 30 years of Survival Since Graduation and Awards the TOUGHEST CHICK AWARD to Ellen O'Connell Sutherland ***Thank you for inspiring us all!!!!

Date Sponsored October 02, 2009
Sponsored by: Andrews Family
Love Julia, Steve, Tommy, Rebecca and Kevin

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