Strong Like Ellie Foundation

The Strong Like Ellie Foundation was created to support families in the greater Charlotte area affected by pediatric cancer. Inspired by the strength and resilience of our daughter Ellie, our mission is to provide comfort and care during the most challenging times.

On November 1, 2022, our lives changed when Ellie was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. What followed were more than 850 days filled with chemo infusions, blood transfusions, spinal taps, hospital stays, daily medications, and so much uncertainty.

On March 8, 2025, Ellie rang the bell. It was a moment we will never forget. After a long, exhausting journey, we walked out of the hospital with our healthy girl on a sunny day in March. We were one of the lucky ones.

But not every family gets the support they need. We know firsthand how long, isolating, and overwhelming the hospital days can be. That’s why the Strong Like Ellie Foundation will create and deliver personalized tote bags filled with thoughtful and useful items for families navigating treatment. We are going to bring comfort in the middle of chaos.

We are in the early stages of building this foundation, and we can’t do it alone.

If you feel moved to support our mission, here’s how you can help:

Make a donation; every dollar helps us reach more families

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Your generosity means the world, and not just to us, but to families walking a road no one ever expects to travel.

Thank you for being part of the Strong Like Ellie story.