Monk Fundraiser

In April, a single mother of three discovered a lump on her neck. After a series of tests, including an MRI and biopsy, she was diagnosed with Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a type of cancer now at stage 3b. She is scheduled to receive her port on June 24th and will begin chemotherapy and radiation treatments the following day.

During this same challenging week, her 16-year-old daughter, who has been diagnosed with hereditary spherocytosis, was admitted to VCU due to significant anemia. Her condition, which had been under control since she was three, was exacerbated by a viral infection that suppressed her bone marrow, causing her hemoglobin levels to drop dangerously low. She spent her Sweet 16 in the hospital, receiving blood transfusions and undergoing close monitoring of her hemoglobin and immature red blood cells for recovery. Thankfully, with treatment, her condition improved, and she was stable at the time of discharge.

This family, already navigating the complexities of a single-parent household, is now facing these simultaneous health battles with courage and resilience. Your support and generosity can make a significant difference as they tackle these overwhelming challenges.

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Please help us shine a little light on this family and donate what you can to help them through this dark time.  Any contribution will help the family, whether it is $25 or $2,500. The Monk family appreciates all the love and support you are able to provide.

Together, we can let it shine and show them how much the community cares.

Thank you to everyone who can support this family!

Your generosity allows us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of locals in our community. Thank you!

Ellie’s Elves is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.