Ellie's Story

For my 30th birthday, I am fundraising in memory of my beautiful little cousin, Ellie, who was born with a congenital heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

Ellie was the sweetest, happiest little girl with the biggest smile. From the very beginning, she showed incredible strength and was a true fighter. 

On December 5, 2025, Ellie went into the arms of Jesus at just two years old. Her love for butterflies will always remind us that even the smallest lives can leave the biggest impact.

I am raising money for The Children’s Heart Foundation in Ellie’s honor to help support research for children born with congenital heart defects and to give future Heart Warriors the hope and chance at a healthier life.

Please consider donating and helping us keep her beautiful legacy flying high.

Fly high, sweet Ellie. You will always be loved and never forgotten. 

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The Children's Heart Foundation Mission

The Children's Heart Foundation was founded in 1996 and is the country's leading organization solely dedicated to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research. 

Our mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research.

My Supporters

  • David Schaefer 4 weeks ago $41.40
  • Pat Weber Pat Weber August 2026 $30.00
  • Steve & Debbie Saunders Aunt Debbie and Uncle Steve August 2026 $40.00
  • Danielle Schaefer August 2026 $41.40
  • Georgios Bolatoglou August 2026 $51.75
  • Anonymous July 2026 $517.50
  • Facebook Donor July 2026 $102.53
  • Joelle Murdoch August 2026 $62.10
  • Georgios Bolatoglou August 2026 $51.75
  • Alex Luko Love Tia and the whole Saunders family. God bless you all  July 2026 $51.75

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