In order to honor and celebrate Ellie's life, we are hoping to donate a tree in her name at one of our favorite places in the world, the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Ellie's father, Marty Rubenstein, also has a tree in the gardens honored in his memory, and we are hoping to put her tree somewhere close by so that they can be together.

You can learn more about CBG's tribute program here and their magnificent gardens here .