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Supporting Your Loved One Through Cancer Treatment
Cancer experts, survivors, and caregivers share advice.
Meredith L. Mendelson, executive director of the Ellie Fund, a need-blind, Mass.-based organization that provides free services to ease the financial burden on cancer patients and families, notes it can be hard for patients to ask for help, especially as time goes on. Metastatic patients could be living with cancer for the rest of their lives.
Needham Wicked Local
Needham Resident Hosts Fundraiser for Ellie Fund
Young Needham resident hosts a unique lemonade/mask stand fundraiser to support Ellie Fund.
Bella Salamone, 9, of Needham, recently put a spin on the traditional lemonade stand by selling 50 masks at her stand in support of the Ellie Fund, a Needham-based breast cancer nonprofit
Georgetown Wicked Local
Georgetown Resident Runs Virtual Boston Marathon
Georgetown resident runs the first ever ‘virtual’ Boston Marathon, fundraising for Ellie Fund.
Zigzagging the streets of Georgetown, Tracey Micue was finally able to complete the 2020 Boston Marathon. Micue has been training for the race since the winter of 2020 when she received her charity number from Ellie Fund, a Needham-based breast cancer nonprofit.
Wellesley Wicked Local
Ellie Fund Volunteer Awarded direct federal random act of kindness award
Wellesley Resident honored with local bank’s kindness award for her work with Needham-based breast cancer charity.
Pam Wohl opened her door thinking an Ellie Fund staff member was there to discuss the volunteer logistics of the upcoming meal delivery to breast cancer patients she coordinates for Wellesley Service League members.
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh Press Office
$2 million in boston resiliency fund grants to support the most impacted by covid-19
The new round of grants will support food access during the summer months and domestic violence services
July 2, 2020 – Boston, MA – Continuing his commitment to an equitable recovery for City of Boston Residents most impacted by COVID-19, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Resiliency Fund Steering Committee today announced the distribution of nearly $1.9 million to 15 organizations.
Boston Business Journal
Small business backer: Ellie fund breast cancer patients were in crisis before covid-19
Ellie Fund is a non-profit organization serving breast cancer patients, both women and men, in every corner of the Commonwealth
June 3, 2020 –Breast cancer is costlier than other cancers. Even for those who are fully insured and employed, the unanticipated costs add up quickly, rendering many unable to afford life’s basic necessities while they undergo treatment.
The MetroWest Daily News
Ashland, natick swim coach anne meisner running in virtual falmouth road race to raise money for breast cancer patients
Over 13 years later, the ashland and Natick High swim coach still has her cancer diagnosis on her mind.
May 25, 2020 — Natick, MA — Anne Mesiner is used to having to adapt on the fly. In January 2007, Meisner was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time she had a 2-year-old son and a 3-week-old baby boy.
WCVB Channel 5
5 for good: brockton mother and daughter deliver free meals to breast cancer patients
Kim Cottingham and Anya Olmstead volunteer for Ellie Fund through pandemic
March 26, 2020 — Brockton, MA — Two years ago, Kim Cottingham was diagnosed with breast cancer. The mother of four is an emergency room nurse. She is married to a paramedic and said she is not used to feeling vulnerable
The Lowell Sun
Ellie fund wins another oscar
Lights. Camera. Action
March 16, 2020 — On Feb. 9, the Ellie Fund hosted its 24th annual Red Carpet Gala in celebration of the 92nd annual Academy Awards
BillBrettBoston.com
Ellie Fund teams up with wcvb newscenter 5 for annual oscar viewing party
February 25, 2019 – Copley Square — More than 300 guests attended the Ellie Fund’s Academy Award viewing party, which was held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. The 23rd annual Oscar “red carpet” soiree is hosted co-hosted by local ABC Network Outlet, WCVB NewsCenter 5.
Ellie Fund Press Release
Ellie Fund’s Red Carpet Gala Raises Critical Funds to Support Breast Cancer Patients
Ellie Fund Press Release
ARS Restoration Specialists Wows with Overwhelming Support for Local Organizations
Ellie Fund Press Release
Ellie Fund Welcomes New Executive Director
Ellie Fund Press Release
