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Those who know mom (and feel free to share by guestbook messages on this page), know that she lived her life to raise her four children, two of whom had extensive medical issues. She put in endless sleepless nights and dealt with hospital stays and heartbreak to see her children through. Mom has always been a mom to more than her own children. She made our home a place where all our friends wanted to come and they felt comfortable and safe. Mom lovingly raised her kids and moved on to care for the elderly and work as a teacher’s aide at an elementary school. Mom never wanted to get the help, she wanted to be the help. Now we are asking for support for this amazing woman that has given her life to serving others.
Transplants are life-saving but financially draining. Even with insurance, mom is facing very high out-of-pocket expenses. For example, post-transplant medications and follow-up testing alone are estimated at $20,000. Such expenses are more than she can handle, complicated by the fact she had to leave her job to focus on her health. The transplant center will not move forward with the transplant process until sufficient funds are raised to insure her ability to take her daily regimen of anti-rejection meds and attend all follow up appointments and labs. Unquestionably, our family is committed to seeing mom through this process. We are nevertheless up against a challenge we cannot meet alone.
To help with the financial burden of the uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign has been established in honor of Susan Ellingsen with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to help patients and families in need for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law and are held by Help Hope Live in the Great Lakes Kidney Transplant Fund in honor of Susan Ellingsen. Donations are allocated by Help Hope Live based on financial need for medical expenses. Please consider making a donation today.
For credit card contributions, please select the “Donate Now” button on this page or call 800-642-8399. Or:
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo section:
In honor of Susan Ellingsen
Mail checks to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087
For all of those who have been directly or indirectly touched by mom’s life, please help her get back to that place again. Mom desperately misses being an active member of her family and community. Please share this page and help spread the word. Please pray for a successful transplant and recovery. Finally, please consider a donation through Help Hope Live to help mom fully live her life again.
Be sure to keep an eye on this campaign page as we will update it regularly with fundraising events and information. Thank you all for your support.
Gratefully,
Susan Ellingsen’s Family
Hey everyone! A fundraiser is this weekend on Sunday at 1pm at Andoras in Schererville. It will be a great time. Please come out and support! Thanks!
Hey there Mama Susie! One of my friends, Jose Aguilera, gave me some cash to contribute...so I did! I hope the lunch was a success!
Caitlin M-G
I am sorry we were out of town for the fundraiser. You are always in the Nelson's thoughts and prayers.
The Nelson Family
Abbey says she loves you for your kindness and gentle voice. I am sorry we forgot about the fundraiser. Please accept our donation. You and your family will remain in our prayers.
Michelle and Abbey Masterson
You are in my prayers!
Christine Barajas
Always sending prayers...
Cindy and Anna Weir
Sue we are praying for you. Hope they can fine a match soon. Thank you so much for offering to help me with Janet.
Merlin and Janet Foresman
Susie -- i am praying for you. Thank you for always accepting me as one of your own. I don't have a job right now so can't give, but have forwarded to some folks who may be able to give something. Much love ❤️
Rebecca Nannery
Praying and believing with you!
Stephanie Bohney
Dear Sue and family,
I am sorry I cannot attend the benefit as we will be out of town on Sunday. Please know that we are praying for you and hope that good health will soon be restored for you. God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand.
Pam Domasica
We love you Aunt Sue!
Michelle and Ryan Brown
I am so so sorry to hear of this recent change in your health. Though I haven't seen you all in some time, I remember you vividly and fondly. How many hours did I spend at your house while you wrangled all of your kids, made dinner, and still welcomed in more monkeys like myself? How many beautiful cakes did you make for how many important family milestones? You are a powerhouse, and you have the support of an army of powerhouses behind you. Sending you much love and support from here in NC!
Heather (Shutko) Perez
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Susan M Ellingsen
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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