Make a Difference in the Life of a Child Battling a Recurrence of Cancer
Our Mission
In loving memory of Lauren "ELLE" Richmond
CREATING MEMORIES OF JOY FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER & GRANTING FINAL WISHES FOR CHILDREN BATTLING A RECURRENCE
Remember you are not just making a donation,
you are granting a wish.
Newest Wish Granted
Newest Wish Granted
Newest Wish Granted
Jayden: One ELLE of a Metallica Wish Come True
Jayden, an 18 year old from West Chester, Ohio plays the guitar and not only loves the band Metallica but enjoys playing their music.
This August Jayden, along with his parents Cassie and Jay, younger sister Chloe and girlfriend Zoe, traveled to Minneapolis for a Metallica Concert along with a
Jayden: One ELLE of a Metallica Wish Come True
Jayden, an 18 year old from West Chester, Ohio plays the guitar and not only loves the band Metallica but enjoys playing their music.
This August Jayden, along with his parents Cassie and Jay, younger sister Chloe and girlfriend Zoe, traveled to Minneapolis for a Metallica Concert along with a private Meet & Greet with the members of the band.
Each member of the band came in individually to spend some time with Jayden with Robert talking about band history and Lars discussing what it takes to be a great drummer (something Jayden is interested in), to James signing Jayden's wheelchair and Kirk talking about the skills and challenges involved in tuning his guitar - a model that Jayden also plays. All band members were impressed with Jayden's wealth of knowledge about the band and their music.
To sum up the experience for Jayden and his family, we share with you this note from Jayden's mother:
"I am so thankful for the ELLE Foundation Inc for making Jayden's wish come true! I haven’t seen him smile like this in so long. Metallica was amazing! They each took time and spoke with him and even gave him tips about his guitar. Chloe made some bracelets and gave some to the band! We got some pictures of them wearing them on stage. My momma heart is so full that he got to experience this. Jay and I are so thankful for the ongoing support. Laurie and Denise were absolutely wonderful."
Newest Wish Granted
Newest Wish Granted
Newest Wish Granted
Savannah: One ELLE of a New York City Dream Trip
Savannah has wanted to go to New York City with her family since she was little, so ELLE put together a special trip to all the best places: she stayed at the Plaza Hotel with VIP treatment (including a chauffeured Maybach and welcome gifts), went to the Empire State building, Tiffany thro
Savannah: One ELLE of a New York City Dream Trip
Savannah has wanted to go to New York City with her family since she was little, so ELLE put together a special trip to all the best places: she stayed at the Plaza Hotel with VIP treatment (including a chauffeured Maybach and welcome gifts), went to the Empire State building, Tiffany through the Years exhibit complete with an Elsa Peretti heart to remember her trip, as well as to the Lion King on Broadway, and a special dinner at Hudson Yards Peak with Priceless.
From Savannah:
"I wanted to say thank you soooooo much for granting my wish to come to New York me and my family. It has been an absolute dream to be here and being able to go to all the places I have been wanting to experience for all this time. Your foundation is the absolute best for granting kids wishes…I am so grateful to have experienced this once in a lifetime experience because of you."
From her mom:
"There is not enough words to thank you for this amazing wish you granted for Savannah. I remember applying for this wish and praying that Savannah could have the opportunity to have another wish! We felt defeated, then to hear that you would give her the wish was such a blessing. Seeing Savannah smile this entire week has reminded how precious life is."
Newest Wish Granted
Newest Wish Granted
Newest Wish Granted
Ella: One ELLE of an Animal Lovers Orlando Adventure
Ella, a 10 year old from Cypress, Texas is a huge animal lover who wished to swim with the dolphins and go to Animal Kingdom.
Ella and her family travelled to Orlando in April and had one ELLE of a great time!
Her trip included a stay at the Grove Resort and Water Park where she had a blas
Ella: One ELLE of an Animal Lovers Orlando Adventure
Ella, a 10 year old from Cypress, Texas is a huge animal lover who wished to swim with the dolphins and go to Animal Kingdom.
Ella and her family travelled to Orlando in April and had one ELLE of a great time!
Her trip included a stay at the Grove Resort and Water Park where she had a blast on the Flowrider and took a ride on Lake Austin in a Swan Boat with her parents.
One of her favorite things was Dolphin Cove where she had an up-close-and-personal visit and swim with a dolphin.
Next a fun day was spent at Animal Kingdom on safari checking out cheetahs, giraffes, rhinos and all her favorite animals.
ELLE'S Upcoming Wish
Meet Chase
Meet Keaton
Meet Chase
One ELLE of a Family Vacation to Orlando
Meet Chase, a 9 year old from Canton, Ohio. Chase was originally diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. He is now battling a recurrence since 2023 at the age of 8 and is being treated at Akron Children's Hospital. Chase would like a family vacation so they can all enjoy everything that Orlando has to offer together.
In his wish letter Chase wrote," I have to fight and stay strong and positive for myself and my family. The reason the second wish is important to me is that I would like to do something special with my family so we have a special moment together just in case something does happen, I pray all the time I'm going to get through all of this once again and beat this cancer and be free from it for good".
Meet Tripp
Meet Keaton
Meet Chase
One ELLE of a Charleston/Outer Banks Adventure
Meet Tripp, a 16 year old from Derby, Kansas. Tripp was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at the age of 3. Now, 10 years later, he is battling this cancer for the 4th time.
Tripp is an avid fan of the show “Outer Banks”. In his wish letter Tripp writes, "It is my dream vacation to visit the beautiful beaches and have extraordinary adventures like John B. And Sarah Cameron had on the show." Tripp wants to visit the top filming locations, collect seashells and visit the lighthouses.
Meet Keaton
Meet Keaton
Meet Keaton
One ELLE of a Zion & Antelope Canyon Family Adventure
Meet Keaton, a 13 year old from Brazil, Indiana. He was first diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of 8. Keaton is now battling a 3rd recurrence at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Keaton wants to explore Utah with his family and experience nature's beauty at Zion National Park and Antelope Canyon. Keaton and his family will be heading out on their adventure at the end of October.