please let me win a car , i realy need it I AM A DAMM LUNCH LADY FOR GOD SAKE////

Hi Ellen, I watch your show every day and absolutely love you and the show. I'd love to win the GMC HYBRID you're giving away. I'm one of those women who have Multiple Sclerosis. I fought this for many years until 2003 when I was forced to give up my high level job as a Commercial Insurance Broker and go on disability. I found myself sucummbing to the stress and it was causing my disease to get worse.

I refuse to let it get me - one quote from a circular that I receive and that I live by daily "I HAVE MS - MS DOES NOT HAVE ME". I try to do as much as I can every day.

Right now I have a Toyota Highlander but it is not big enough to fit my scooter that I use when I go to the mall or long walks. I can only walk about 10-25 feet with my cane. My scooter sits on the back of my Highlander on a ramp that I lower it with a key. I live in Washington State that gets a lot of rain.

It's difficult for me to use my scooter off the ramp in the wet weather. I would LOVE to have this size vehicle as I could put a ramp in it and ride my scooter right into the vehicle and avoid the rain.

Thanks for the opportunity to win this vehicle. You fill my day with happiness and light.

Love,
Sandra

HI Ellen, my name is Valarie well you know why I'm writing you for the same reason everyone else is writing you for. I really think I should be given the blessing of wining the car. I myself have never won anything in life it seams like evrything is more like being taking away from me. Starting with my mothers death, on my wedding day. Then my dad remarried and move out,then Ilost my job and house,due to my health I have so many problems going on with my health and I'm only 37 with four kids.I also lost my husband to a life of drugs then jail so i'm a single mother rasing my four kids by myself also a mental disabled brother.When I lost my house I lost my family meaning after I had to move away due to because I couldn't afford the rent anymore I move all the way to Macomb,IL because I had received section8. Ellen I was the one who kept the family together after my mother past i did all the cooking just like my mother use to due but now I'm down here in Macomb where my kids relly want to be able to go back home but my van is not working it has broke down I can't trust it to get use back home Idon't want to get stranded on the road. Ellen even if I don't win the car God bless you and keep your career going strong I will still be watching you.

Hey Ellen!

I am writing because I want to take the trip to see you. I was in a car accident in September, 2007. I was rear-ended and my car was totaled. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital. I was just released to drive about a month and a half ago. When that lady hit me she not only took my car from me but everything else that I had going for me. I had a great job which I lost because of being off work for so many months; so I lost my medical insurance as well. I don't have the money to pay all of my medical bills because of the no-fault law in PA. I was going back to school to be a social worker and I had to withdraw from school because the doctor had me off work for 4 and a half months so I wasn't aloud to go to school either. I was seeing the man of my dreams and we were planning on getting engaged and having a family. He already had a daughter and I fell in love with her. At the end of January he told me that he needed his space and that he didn't want to be with me anymore because I changed so much after my accident. I was stuck in my house for 17 hours a day by myself so I was always cranky. I am starting to get back to normal but the doctor says I will never be 100% again and that I will always have back problems. I need this car and this trip so it can be a new begining for me. I have been through some rough times in my life but the last 6 months have been really difficult so I want a chance to get my life back. I really hope you can help me with that. Thanks Ellen!!

Hello Ellen,
I love your show. In spite of what I have been through, I can honestly say that you are one of the few that make me laugh. You are right up there with the very best, Red Skelton, Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball. That is an honor to you.
I would like to tell you a little bit about my situtaion. I am sure there is many more out there that would deserve to win the GMC then me.
I can honestly say I am a survior!!
One day I am walking and standing, the next day I am using a cane, the third day I am sitting in a wheel chair. I could really use the GMC for the rascal scooter that I will be getting in a few days.
But any how, on Feb. 5th I took a Pto day to go to the doctors because my left leg was hurting. To my surprise I woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and my left leg let go and I was sitting on the floor. The second night the same thing happened so I decided to use my cane. The third morning I awoke and I had a charlie horse in the calf of my left leg and couldn't get rid of it. I couldn't flex my foot or anything. At this point the cane was useless and I had to get a wheel chair.
The following week I went to my doctor and he said this was going on for too long, so they put me in the hospital Feb. 15th. They called in some specialists that did an arterialgram to discover that my aorta artery and both my femoral arteries were 100% blocked off. They did this on the following Monday, since I was put into the hospital on a Friday. The doctor came in my room that Monday and told me that they had to operate on Wednesday. Since I had already had my aorta artery replaced back in 1991 due to an anuerysm and both femoral arteries where also blocked 100% back then also, which at that time, they only gave me 2 weeks to live. This time it was a matter of a couple of days.
Since the aorta artery was already bypassed before, this time they had to go under my right collar bone, down my right side across my abdomen and into both femoral arteries to my knees, to replace the aorta artery.
When I was recovering from the surgery I ended up with a bacterial infection which the doctor had to open both femoral arteries to release the infection.
Then when they the removed the cather my urine wouldn't clear up, it was bloody for at least four days, so they called in a urologist, who had to do a cycstoscopy which they found a pollup about the size of a dime, bleeding and was cancerous, which I am elated that they got all the cancer.
So with all of this I was in the Beaver Medical Center, in Beaver, Pa. for three weeks. Then they had to send me to a Rehab center, which I was in there for a week. While I was in there, I ended up with a viral infection.
I am now home. I came home on Good Friday. I watch your show every morning because you make me laugh, and you would never know what that laughter means to me. Thank You. You have been doing wonders for my healing process, even though I have a visiting nurse coming in twice a day, an occupational therapist twice a week and a physcial therapist twice a week, all of them are doing a great job, but can never surpass the laughter.
I keep telling everyone God don't want me and the devil won't have me! All my doctors ask me why I am still living. And a lot of my friends tell me I have to write that third book because God isn't finished with me yet. Yes, I wrote two books which are on Amazon dot com. But that isn't what that is important in life. Helping others is! And I will get well enough to do that again and to tell the truth.
May God Bless You Ellen, and thank you again for the laughter.
A great fan of yours
Barbara A. Lutz
New Galilee, Pa.

Hi Ellen, Well this is kool, i wrote something the other day on the thing about drive to see you. now, getting on today i see this. Maybe it will be the answer to my prayers. I'm not going to cry about it but i REALLY need a car. I work at home so i'm very luckey about that, as long as i can keep this job.My daughter and her little ones ( my grandson Jake and grandaughter Emily ) live on the other side of town and i don't get to see them as much as i would like because i don't have a car of my own. My boy friend who i live with has a great big truck that is a lease and it will have to be turned in april 18th. i have just lost my independance because of this and i'm only 43 years old. Scott, my boyfriend lets me use his truck to go to the market or where ever of course on the weekends when i'm off work. i have about 25,000.00 worth of bills to pay off so it's very very hard to put anything away for a car or anything really. Please help me Ellen, i need my freedom back, thanks for listening. love always, Tracy

hey there Ellen, :D

So my family is having a little dillemma.... or a big one. so my dad has been saving money for the past five months for a new car because our old Mazda 626 is on the verge of dying... literally. It smokes up and has a nasty smell. My dad can only drive it to work and back because it needs the night to cool off, and he's afraid it'll die in the middle of the street or something. So.. a couple of weeks ago my dad was coming home from work and the cops stopped him after following him home. It so happens that my dad had to show up to court for something and didn't so they had a warrant for his arrest. UGH!! i was soooo scared. But the cops said you have to pay $5000 by March 21st or you will go to jail. So pretty much my dad paid all the money he's been saving for a new car. My mom passed away when i was 7 yrs old any my dad has been raising me and my 2 brothers on his own and i feel that everything is just not going well for him and i feel sooo bad. Then this summer, my brother was diagnosed with leukemia. Just i was hoping you could help us out. I know you give alot to people and i was hoping i could be one of those people you help. so at 4:00 i'll watch your show..
thanks a million

Hi, Ellen
I love your show. I am writing because I want to win one of the new cars you are giving away. I live in a small town in Kentucky, where I run a home day care. I always take the children on trips (like to the water park) but I always have to barrow a vehicle from someone so that we can all fit. I hate barrowing a vehicle from someone but if I don't then we can't all go anywhere together and I won't take one if I can't take them all. I know some people might say if you don't have a vehicle then don't go, but the children love going on trips and I enjoy taking them, so please give me one of those new cars. Me and the kids would really appreciate it. I watch your show everyday.
Thanks,
Terri

Hi Ellen! I love watching your show! You are so funny! I really need a new car. I have a 1997 Dodge Avenger with 144,000 miles on it. Somethings always breaking down on it. I just received divorce papers from my husband a few days ago. So i guess me and my three kids will be moving soon. A GMC Acadia would be graet and really help me out. Thank you.

Hi Ellen! My 2 year old daughter and I love to watch your show together! Evie is only two years old but she loves music and dancing and really likes the beginning of your show because of all of the music and dancing. In 2004 I met a wonderful man and we got married in 2005. My husband had just gotten out of the marine corps when I met him. He is a wonderful father and tries so hard to provide for his family. After he came home from the marines he went back to work at a local horse barn training and shoeing horses. He got hurt at work and since it was a family owned business he didnt recieve workmans comp and since we didnt have insurance we couldnt afford to get the surgery he needed to repair his knee. I then convinced him to go to school since he receives help from the marines with tuition. I know one day it will pay off but right now it is very hard. We have even taken out student loans to help pay the bills. I was working as a CNA to help pay the bills but minimum wage doesnt help very much considering the cost of daycare. To throw yet another wrench into our situation we ended up pregnant after I have been told numerous times I would be unable to conceive one baby under any circumstances. I am now on my second miracle baby...lol I have had such horrible morning sickness that I had to go from full time at work to PRN (working only now and then when needed). We currently drive a 1996 ford truck that can barely fit my husband, my daughter and me. We need a new vehicle but we are unable to buy one because of our financial situation. If we do not find a way to get another vehicle to drive by August 27 that will fit the two babies and the two of us we will be forced to put one of us in the back of the truck...lol but seriously we will have to leave one of us at home so that we can fit in the vehicle. I would love to be able to help my family as much as my husband has, by providing a dependable vehicle for us to drive. I know this would help give him such a better peice of mind about going to school and looking for a job. Right now he is being held back by me because we only have the one vehicle and since im pregnant and with my last pregnancy I had alot of problems he worries too much to leave me for very long without a vehicle. My husband has tried to get jobs to help us out but since he was a marine they dont see that as a work history. I think it is so unfair that these people put their lives on the line for our country and we repay them by saying "I understand you were in the service but what about a job history?" I hope if you cannot help us in our situation you help another family facing the same difficulties we are. I also wanted to say that I wish everyone that has the kind of influence you have would use it in the same way. More people should be trying to help others than worried about how much money than can make. On behalf of all of the families you give hope to Thank you!
Jennifer

Hi ELLEN
LOVE YOUR SHOW ,
A NEW CAR CAN MAKE MY LIFE BETTER,
But No You Are So Busy On the Show
But I Hope You Can Have A Lil Time To Help Me
Get A New Car. Need It. Ellen I Have two Sisser
An I Would Like Go See Thim Oneday,
An I Have A Grandkid I Have Not Seen In Two Years .
I Realy would Like To See Her I Love her Alot
But Her Mom Will Not Leat Us See Her.We Are
To Poor For Her. An Her Mom Said We Have No Money So We Are Poor People. We Don't Have A Nice Car
For Her To Ride In ,So Ellen Can You Help Me
Iam Not One Of the Lucky People' But one Of The not So lucky People My Life Is Allwas Hard
But Your Make Show Me Laung an You Are So Funny
Your So Full Of Joy On The Show An So Helpful To
People In Need We Love Ya Ellen. I Realy Hope You Can Help Me (Plz.Help) My Dream Is To See My Grandbaby oneday soon,Hope For A New Car So She
Can Ride In It. I pray All the time For It.
Ellen I hope You Can Help Me Get A New Car
My Spell An Writing & Reading Is Not So Good Hope You can Read it. ( Thank You Ellen )
If You Can't Help Me I Do Undrestand
But I Hope You Help Plz.I hope You Will Call
Me One Day Soon
Love ya Ellen
Melinda

Dear Ellen,
i am writing on behalf of my parents. I am in the Navy and live in North Carolina with my husband who is in the Marine Corps, my parents live in PA. I just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, her name is Ocean. She is the first grandchild and great grand child on me and my husbands sides of our families. My parents are Denise and Frank McCollum. They will be married for 25 years on this april 16th. id Love to put them in the running for a GMC Acadia. My dad is a recoverd alcoholic and drug user which he is doing wonderful, i couldnt be prouder! just 3 weeks ago he went to the hospital for a severe stomach ache and they ended up finding 2 arteries 100% clogged and 1 artery 70%. they kept him and they did his triple by pass two days later. My Mom works at the university as a security guard about 45 minutes from their home and is having to work doubles so she can make ends meet, along with getting an education so she can better herself. she is having to use her retirement funds for gas and some bills because she just isnt making enough. she currently has a 16 passenger van that has over 140,00 miles and is breaking down constantly and the gas this van uses is too much for them to afford. it saddens me each time i talk to them about their vehicle and money situation because i can help but only so much. my mom wants to be able to drive down to see her first grandchild but cannot and the trip to PA with the baby and the dogs is very hard to do. Me the husband, dogs and baby went up to PA for the Easter weekend and my dad was up singing in the band at church and it brought me to tears. he was so happy to have his whole family at church and he looked great up there prasing the lord with all the strength he could have after 3 weeks post op. the love my parents have for eachother and the whole family is something to be honored. we didnt have much money growing up and they showed me and my sisters whats really important, family and having love for yourself and others. Both of my parents have helped those in need when they themselves have been just treading on water. its their turn to get a little help. please consider them in the running for a GMC Acadia, it would help them out and i know they would be forever grateful. thanks very much Ellen.
Crystal Verrall
ps. I LOVE YOUR SHOW!!

Dear Ellen,

Hi my name is Darcey Yarbrough, My family loves your show. I have dreamed since I was a little girl that I would give my mom and dad a new car, they have one running car and. My mom has recently learned she is dying of liver and heart disease. I would be soooo GREATFUL and it would be beyond my dreams to give them a new car. They are wonderful people. I know you would love them. as much as I do.

with lots of hope,
Darcey Yarbrough

Dear Ellen,
I love your show, you are so funny and you are a great person. I would love to be considered to win a new GMC. I have always droven a used car and would like to be considered to enter the GMC contest. I don't work because I have rhematory arthritis, nerve damage in my hands, ashtma, kidney damage, back trouble, and osteoporosis.
Please consider me for the contest because my car is falling apart. Sincerely, Mary Johnson

sorry,I don't watch your show near as often as most of the other people say they do.
Don't have a tv of my own right now. However I do enjoy it when ever I have had the opportunity to watch.
Well , enough brown nosing.
I have worked my behind off most of my life doing most of the jobs no one else wanted to do for whatever reasons,not enough pay or too dirty or scary.
The rewards were few,the pay stunk and the advancement did not exist.However I was loyal enough to stick with whoever I was working for out of some kind of warped loyalty.
Now I am over 60 living on minimal dissabillity payments and not able to keep up with the higher and higher cost of living,
All my life I have tried to help other people whenever they needed help in any why I could.
Now that I have gotten older and can no longer offer my services it seems that my circle of friends has shrunk quite a bit.
My house payments have been without reason been increased to the point where I can no longer keep up so I am forced to try to move into a less expensive place.
Which would not be so bad except for the fact that my truck with over 350000 miles on it just refuses to keep running,With out transportation I am completely lost as I need it to survive,
Every time I have gotten close to being able to get into a new place (not really new just new to me)the truck seems to break just enough that I have to spend all my extra money on it.Worst of all there is no such thing as extra money in my budget.
I have to figure out how to get by on $600.00 a month so every dime I get goes to my bills.
That is why I could use a new vehicle.OPne that I could get in and not worry if it is going to start or if when it does start will it get me there and back.
I am not the kind of person who asks for anything
I cant get myself so this seems a little strange for me.
It took me four days to talk myself into writing this letter.
Please Ellen,help me if you can.

Hi Again Ellen,
I told you I would write everyday to show you how badly I need this car. I have devoted me entire life to giving to other and I know God is gonna touch you heart and say "That Vicki Kueneman" really needs a car. I'm starting to get cabin fever. Please Ellen help me get unstuck from Maud, Oklahoma. I really want to show the viewers a great road trip as well. Pick me to drive out and you will have one hell of a time once I get there. I promise you a diverse fun crew of four. PLease, please, please PICK ME!
stuckinmaud
Vicki

Hi, Ellen.

I have become a fan of your show for the simple reason that you make things seem light-hearted for an hour a day! Thank you for the laughs and inspirations.
I would like to be entered to win the GMC car. I have had 7 miscarriages and now have finally got what seems to be like a successful pregnancy. I had to take alot of hormones and have been sick up to now. I had to cut back at work and only work part-time as it is. My husband has been in school fulltime; as well as, working trying to help us escape the cycle of poverty we seem so trapped in. We had to move in with my parents to make this all work. We never had a honeymoon because of the lack of money and our priority being with our 4 year old son, Owen. We have an old beat up Volkswagon that is on it's last leg. The baby comes in August and we have to move out of my parents house. I'm not sure how we can afford to, but on top of that we need another car for me and our children. My husband will be gone from morning to night with the volkswagon to school and work. I'm down to hope and faith to make all ends meet! Thank you for listening.

DEAR ELLEN,

I AM FROM A TINY TOWN IN KENTUCKY. I WAS A SINGLE MOTHER OF THREE UNTIL I MET THE LOVE OF MY LIFE HE ALSO HAS THREE KIDS AND KNOW WE SHARE ONE TOGATHER. HE TRIES VERY HARD TO SUPPORT US WORKS EVERY DAY EVEN IF HES SO SICK HE CAN BARLEY GET OUT OF BED. THE COST OF DAY CARE IS WHAT IS PREVENTING ME FROM WORKING 300.00 A WEAK IS ALOT WHEN YOU ONLY MAKE 8 OR 9 DOLLARS AN HOUR IF YOUR LUCKY.WE HAVE NEVER OWENED A CAR WITH LESS THEN 100,000 MILES ON IT LET ALONE A NEW ONE. THE TWO WE HAVE ARNT IN VERY GOOD WORKING ORDER HE HAS A 91 F-150 THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT REVERSE IS ALREADY OUT AND DRIVE IS NOW SLIPPING. I HAVE A 91 LUMINA APV VAN THAT JERKS PROFUSELY GOING DOWN THE ROAD IT HAS A THUMPING AND POPPING SOUND IN THE FRONT END. WE CANT AFFORD TO HAVE EITHER OF THEM FIXED BETWEEN HIS CHILD SUPPORT AND OUR BILLS WERE LUCKY TO MAKE IT FROM WEAK TO WEAK. IT WOULD BE SO NICE TO BE ABLE TO GO SOMEWHERE AND NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BREAKING DOWN WITH OUR KIDS IN THE CAR. ELLEN CAN YOU PLEASE PUT US IN THE RUNNING FOR THE GIVE AWAY YOU DONT KNOW WHAT A RELEAF IT WOULD BE TO OWN SOMETHING MORE DEPENDABLE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
SHANNON

HI ELLEN!!!

I WAS A SINGLE MOTHER WITH THREE KIDS THEN I MET A WONDERFUL MAN. HE IS GREAT TO MY KIDS AND WE KNOW SHARE ONE TOGATHER.HE TRIES VERY HARD TO SUPPORT US BUT THE RISING COST OF DAYCARE PREVENTS ME FROM BEING ABLE TO WORK ALSO. WE OWN A 91 FORD TRUCK THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT OF REVERSE IS ALREADY GONE AND DRIVE IS NOW SLIPPING.BUT HE SAYS HELL DRIVE IT TILL IT WONT GO ANYMORE CANT AFFORD TO FIX IT. WE ALDO OWN A 91 LUMINA VAN BUT IS SHAKES LIKE YOU WOULDNT BELIVE I AM SCARE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD ONE DAY THE FRONT END POPS AND MAKES THUMPING NOISES WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST MORE TO FIX IT THEN WHAT IT WAS WORTH. WE HAVE NEVER OWNED A NEW VEICHILE HECK WE HAVE NEVER OWENED ANYTHING WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT. IT WOULD BE SO NICE TO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BREAKING DOWN WITH THE KIDS IN THE CAR BUT WE CANT AFFORD TO BUY A USED VEICHILE LET ALONE A NEW ONE SO PLEASE CONSIDER US IN YOUR GIVEAWAY

THANK YOU SO MUCH
SHANNON

Hey Ellen,

Don't really know if i want to air all my horrible stories. But with everything thats going on, writing this can't Possibly be the worst i have to deal with today. My Husband and i have been victims of the HORRIBLE job losses in MI. He's a Wonderful Man! and had been let go from 2 jobs in 3 years because they moved out of michigan due to the poor economy. I was a computer programmer when my mom got cancer and i quit to help her. She was 54 and my dad was 71 at the time. MY sister has Cyrbral Palsy and they ran a home for Disabled adults... Thus ALOT of help was needed. That was 1991. She passed 2 years after and my husband and I carried for my sister and the 'home' for another 5 years. Anyway, never did get back in computers (what a difference 5 years makes, they speak a whole nother lanquage now) We have had odd jobs on and off since. I went to school to be a teen drivers training (stress free, relaxing job, especially in Michigan winters). And after my husband lost his second job, we thought we'd try our hand at 'Adult Home Care' again. Got a beautiful home solely for that purpose, got it licensed by the state.... and even they have moved out of michigan i guess. Just wasn't bringing in what was needed to pay the bills. Then my husbands sister passed on Feb 8th (age 54) of uterin cancer. Anyway, as unbelievable as it sounds, 2 weeks later our van siezed up, got $300 from the junk yard. Most money thats come in in a while, but no van. I took the test for postal carrier just today, but you have to use your own vehicle. Alas : (
God Bless, Mary

Hi Helen - oops! I mean Ellen! hehehehe
You rock - infact you rock my socks off. I look forward to watching you everyday so I can have my daily dose of good laughter.

Last year in May I was discharged from my job where I worked at Christian University. Get this...I was fired for praying with a student! I've never been fired, let go, discharged, laid off or told to leave from any job I have ever had in my life. I am 44 years of age and after some quiet time of trying to figure this all out have come to the conclusion that this was the best thing that has ever happened to me. Yeah it put some weight on me (more than I already was carrying) but this is where my daughter wanted to go to college and play softball - it all has been taken away from her. I know there is another plan and I am on my way.

Today, I have returned to college to get my degree in Nursing. I only have 3-5 more classes before I can actually apply for a Nursing program. Hopefully, I will get my degree before I am 50. Then hopefully, I will be hired! Anyway, now that you know my life story - I would like to know if you would put me in the running for a new car. I really can not afford a car for myself when my lease runs up in January 2009 and I will not be purchasing a new car for myself. So, if you can, pick me. Okay Helen - dang it - I mean Ellen.

Love ya lots girl - you rock!

Hey Ellen. My TV was on your show when you were talking about picking someone to Drive across crountry and visit your show.My goal at on time was to travel a lot after retirement, But I had a cerebal anuresymn and had to retire early. Now I'm doing real good after having 4 clips put in on two different operations. One in Dothan,Al my home town, one in Atlanta,Ga when they did 3 at one time. I refuse to sit home and feel sorry for my self, I am now working part-time even if its not as a Law enforcement officer. I previously worked as a Deputy Sheriff for a long time . I love the way you are always so Happy and Do Good things, thanks Mary Bolding 5910 Park Avenue Dothan, Alabama 36301

ellen I love your show you are truly the funniest most giving person on tv. I could have had new car but my daughter has a 2 year old and her daddy left and she had a car that the motor was blown/ so my hubby and i helped her get a car and helped make payments. We also got new home put on property so daughter could move in old home and raise her child. So with having to help her make car and house payments needless to say no money left to get me a car, but i love my daughter and grandbaby very much and will be great having her near. Love your show and watch every day and even if I dont win anything.I am blessed and happy to watch because you always cheer me up. Thank you for listening and keep up the good work. Love from Lebanon Jct., Kentucky

Dear Ellen:
This is the fourth time that Ive e-mail you asking for your help but haven't recieved a reply
can you please help our famiily --I'm writting because my brother @ the age of 32 years old is dead and my whole family does not know why !!!
my brother had an alteracation with the local fire chief & he died 8 days later--we have gone and done everything we can in our power-but it only seems like we are crying on deaf ears..We
personnal believe that my brothers case is very politically involded...can you please help us or maybe refer me to someone you think can help our family..your attention into this matter would be greatly appreciated...please e-mail me back thank you sincere thanks essie

Ellen, You are so sweet to give away the things you give others. I love watching your show. You are truly blessed because you bless others. Keep
being the person that you are. Hopefully one day i will be on your show. Erica here in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Ellen,
I am not even going to try and give you a sob story about why I need a new car. My life is pretty great. I have a job, teaching special education students, I have a wonderful husband, I have a great step son, but I could still use a new GMC. On a teachers salary I do not have the budget for a lot of expensive things, but I would love to win something once in my life.
Thanks, Ellen you are one of the GREATS!!!

Hi Ellen

You Just Make My Day Better When I Get To Watch
Your Show,
Ellen I like Your Show Alot You Are So Funny & Full Of Joy . My Husband Likes Your Show To
Ellen I realy An Car I Have A Van But It Is Juck
It Need Lots Of Work On It. Hate Worry You On
It But Can See To Help Me Get One .
Need A car So Can Go See My Two Sisser's
My Van Will Not Go .An i Need It Go Around the
world To talk To The Sick About Jesus My An A Friend wood Like To Do it OneDay I Hope You Can Help Me.You Are So Nice & Funny To. Plz Help
Me.Get A New Car PLZ. I Realy Need It Alot. But
If You Can't Help Me I Do Undrestand
( Thank You Ellen )
Love Your Show

Oh my Gosh Ellen,
My need to the truck is unbelieveable. My husband kicked me out _amn the _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Anyway he made me leave with nothing but my clothes. Now he's putting a restraing order on me and I only live four houses away in my old family home. I have nothing to drive and nothing to do. Please send my a SUV to drive to LA. I will give the camera crew a trip to remember. Please get me away from the creep as I cannot leave without walking. Plus he ran off all my friends in the five years I was taking care of him and his three boys, so you are my last hope Ellen. I love you and not just because I need a car:)
stuckinmaud
Vicki

Morning Ellen!

Rebecca here again at 10:06am in Norwood,MO. Had a busy week here and wasn't able to watch your show since Monday so waiting impaitently for your show today! LOL! Are ya still giving away cars? Hope so and hope one's on the way to us soon. My van's still sitting in the drive brokedown. Forgot to mention the other day when I gave you my long story, about how'd we also love to make the trip out there to see y'all in that new car too. As an ex-carney, that used to travel to a new town every week, I could make that trip lickety split and we'd finally get to see the West coast too. We used to travel all over the mid-Southwest and have even been as far East as Maryland before but have never been out West yet. So come on Ellen---> Pick me, Pick Me, Pick Me! Give this family the first new car they've ever owned and could really use now and I'll do my I got a strike at bowling dance (lousy bowler, strikes get a dance) for you when it gets here! LOL

Love your show and watching you every chance I get! Signing off now to watch the fun today.

Thanks, Rebecca

HOLLA! I need, want, have to have, cant live without that car. I have never once complained about my peice of oh so wonderful Kia. Even though it breaks down every 2 days, the passenger window does not roll down, the back right drivers side door actually makes this awesome FARTING noice when you lock or unlock it. Its funny the first 100 times but now its just getting old. I had my first baby 10 months ago and she is beautiful but it is hard to take her anywhere when i never know if its going to work or not. and it is the only form of transportation i have to drive 3 hours round trip everyday! I do not have the money to even get it fixed much less buy a new one or i would. Consider me please! love your show and hope to meet you someday.

Hi Ellen,

I watched your show the other day where you gave away a car and you asked people to write in why they should win a car. You also went to trader joes which is a favorite store of my family. My favorite part of your show is when you get up and dance. I think that is fun because I dance just for fun even though I know I am dorky. I am a single mother of 19 but I am about to be twenty soon! My birthday is next week. I am a college student at a community college and I usually work close to thirty hours a week in addition to school and my son. My beautiful son is two and I do not have a car but I would love to be able to take him to the park to play. Anyway I have to get a car by this summer or I will not be able to go to classes. I am in school to be a nurse eventually. Unfourtantly, I just lost my job waitressing but maybe it was for the best since those kind of jobs wear you out. Anyway I would love to have a beautiful car and I would be greatful and indebted to you forever. Thanks for your time if you actually read this...

with love,
liz

Hi Ellen, That acadia is a nice vehicle and boy could my wife use it. Her name is Paula and she has to be the best wife, you see I became disabled about 2 and 1/2 yrs ago. and we pretty much have lost everything. I can't drive anymore and she has to deal with all my appointment, plus we have a total of 9 children and have 3 left in the house and she manages all the rides for sportsand activities. No matter what goes wrong she is always upbeat. we just bought a car for $4oo hundred and it needs muffler work and we can,t afford this until May with the stimulas package that we will get. You know the saying rob peter to pay paul well can't rob peter because he died from being broke and paul is starving. If it wasn't for bad luck we wouldn't know what luck is. Well if not I will still watch your show and be amazed how some people are lucky enough to enjoy the gifts that you can give.

One of your best veiwers ever
Danny

Ellen,

Holla! I love love love the Acadia. Are you done giving them away? I'm probably too late, but just in case you aren't done, I would like the chance to get one given to me. OR I could win it. I am pretty good at games. I would have written sooner but my computer is a piece o' crap...just like my van. I call the van "old Mabel". She is just not as dependable as I need her to be. I have a lot of sad sappy stories that I could give you, but I will save it for when you call me, IF you call me.

Carolyn

P.S. ---Ellen I'll be your B.F.F.!

Ellen, great show today. You always make me smile. Still bored and lonely in Missouri...Carrie

Dear Ellen,
I was watching your show as I do every time I get a day off and I saw you give that woman a new GMC Acadia. How excited and honored she must have been. I am afraid I would probably passed out if I were in her shoes. Around here I am known to may people as "pops". Whenever someone needs to go somewhere for whatever reason, I am usually the first one they ask. I have driven to doctors appointments, job interviews, GED testing sites, and many other locations. My home has become a starting point for people to get a new start on their life. I dont make a whole lot of money so financially I am so strapped that I fear that soon I will have to stop helping others. I have people that come to my home simply because they know that I will never let someone leave my home hungry knowing they have nothing waiting for them elsewhere. When "pops" is in the kitchen, they know there will be enough for them to eat. But like I said that may soon have to stop so that I can buy myself another used car. The car that I am driving is a 1997 Dodge Intrepid that I bought for my mother-in-law before she passed away a few years ago and it is about to givbe out on me and I dont have the money to get it repaired. There are only 2 ways I have to get another vehicle, to win one or buy one at a buy-here-pay-here lot. the second option would cause me to streach my budget even further maybe even to the point of breaking. If I could win this car, I could be sure to continue helping others as I have in the past and not have to worry if we were going to make it back home. I am not saying that I am more deserving than someone else because there are those who really deserve it out there. I am just putting my name in the hat, so to speak, because I sure could use it. Thank You for all that you do throught the many charities throughout the world.
Your Loyal Fan
Roger D Case
Piqua, Ohio

Hi Ellen, I want to tell you thank you for all that you have done. You are one of the most generous, caring, giving people out there. It amazes me to see how much you care about the people in our world, and you don't just sit there and do nothing. You have touched my heart in so many ways and have given me so much hope for the average people. I am probably not thee most deserving person out there, but as everyone else I also would love to win a GMC Acadia. Right now I am a stay at home mother of two beautiful little boys(3 and 5 months), but we have so many medical bills that we can not save any money to be able to afford me a car. My husband and I have one truck that he drives to work, and I could use a car to be able to go to doctors appointments or even just to get the children out and be active. I would love to do things in our community but its very hard when you don't have the money or a car. Our medical insurance is so much, we pay a $30 copay plus 20% of everything. Since I have had our second baby the medical bills just continue to rack up. Its so much just to have a baby, then you need to take it to the well baby check ups every two months and not to mention when the get sick. Within one month I was to the doctors office almost every week, because of his eczema and a breathing problem which required a nebulizer to give him a steriod and breathing medication. And on top of it all, my oldset son needed to be put completely under and have his two front teeth removed. I would never trade them for the world and I know that financialy you can never be prepared for everything that life throws at you. I know that some lucky winner out there will be so thankful to receive something so helpful especially with the way our country is going right now. It just seems never ending, but I know that it will get better some day. Thank you for everything. Keep doing what you do best: making people laugh and being so generous. God Bless You.

Dear Ellen,

I am sending this on behalf of a wonderful family who has been through so much in their lives. They have a 10 year old son who was born premature 2 lbs, 2 ozs. and almost didin't make it. Now he has ulcerated colitis, ADHD, autism, mania, high blood pressure and a thyroid condition just to name a few. Now his mom found out that she has degenerative disc disoder, herniated discs in her back and neck and high blood pressure just to name a few. Between her and her son going to many doctors with only one vehicle while her husband works is next to impossible. There are many times she has to drive and pick up her husband at work just so she can get to her and her sons doctors appointments. Her husband was in the Army for many years and helped others and now he needs your help. They are a special family that have sacrificed all of their life just to get help for their son. Please help this family!

hi.my names amanda and i have been through 3 cars in the past year. i am a good driver and have a clean record.i just keep buying junkers!i'm a 23 year old bartender from akron,ohio.the car i own now is in the shop and i cant afford to get ot out cuz stuff keeps going wrong with it.i'm a recovering drug addict and have been sober for two years now thanx to god and my family.a new car would help me get to n.a. meetings,go to work and continue on the road to recovery.maybe one day i could even make it out of the ghetto!i just keep getting held back cuz all my money goes to cars and car repairs!please help ellen!i'm a gratfeul,hardworker and i deserve this!thanx for your time-and remember "get your pets spaid"

Hi Ellen, I just want to tell you that you are a great person for everything you do. Your show is just fantastic. I laugh so much everytime I see your show. Your mom must be proud of you. God bless you and may you keep doing your good deeds. I love that car you are giving away. I wish I could win one I have never had a car of my own . I have always driven someone's car. I know there must be alot of people wanting this car. And they probably need it more than me.And maybe I can work for a long time and get a car. But my bills are so many. I really couldn't afford. I don't make alot of money. Good luck to everyone who has won one. and good luck to those like me who wish for one. Thankyou, for your attention , Karen in Newyork

HELLO ELLEN MY NAME IS CHRISTINA. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF THREE. I LIVE IN WALLACE NC AND WHERE I LIVE IS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. I HAVE A SEVEN YEAR OLD THAT HAS ADHD AND HE HAS A LOT OF DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS THAT MOST OF THE TIME I CAN'T GET HIM TOO BECAUSE I HAVE NO CAR. MY 8 MONTH OLD HAS SPINA-BIFDA. WE DON'T KNOW MUCH RIGHT NOW BECAUSE HE IS TO LITTLE TO RUN ANY TEST AT THIS POINT. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS EVERY CAR I EVER GET BREAKS DOWN ON ME THE NEXT. I COULD REALLY USE THIS CAR TO GET MY CHILDREN TO THERE DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS AND SO I CAN GET TO WORK. I REALLY HOPE YOU PICK ME. MY CHILDREN AND I COULD REALLY USE THIS AND WE WOULD BE FOREVER GREATFUL. I LOVE YOUR SHOW BY THE WAY.
THANK YOU

Hi Ellen,
I love watching your show when I get the chance to. You are so much fun to watch whether it is your show or seeing you or just hearing your voice in a movie. you make me cry from laughing so hard at the funny things you do on your show and you make me cry sometimes because of how caring of a person you are & what you have done to change the lives of other people. I hope that one day I can take the time off to make it to one of your shows (Orlando is perfect for me)and I would love to be able to at least say hello in person. You are truly an inspiring person and I look forward to this possibility.
As far as winning a car, sure, I would love to just like everyone else but I know there are many people who could use it more than myself.

Sincerely,
Ali
West Palm Beach, FL

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Not for me..................

Hi Ellen!

I have a GREAT 33 year old daughter who:

1. Home schools 3 of her 6 children.
2. Babysits children to supplement their income.
3. Is Super active in church and the church music program.

REALLY needs a vehicle. Her old van just keeps breaking down.

Thanks for your consideration.

From,

A Concerned Dad.

Knock Knock Whos There The girl you gave away for adoption 38 years ago..Thats the call I got on Feb. 24th. Yes it was a day Ill never forget.I gave Shannon away for adoption in Calif.in 1969 I now live in Iowa..Please help me get to Calif. with the Acadia. I want to meet Shannon soon. I will be retiring from the lunch program of our local school district in June after 30 years. We are both so anxious for this reunion. Thank you for your consideration..Linda

Hi Ellen!

AS everyone will say (and probably mean it!) I really enjoy your show. Unfortunately I don't get to see you unless I am off from teaching. (Easter Break this week). I saw you give away the car and really liked it...especially the burgundy!

I would love to have this car. I am sure there are many more deserving, but I will tell you about me anyway.

Since October, 2004, my husband and I have had many wonderful as well as challenging experiences. Both of our children were married within 6 months of each other. We have been blessed with 4 grandchildren in the past 26 months (the most recent, the first girl on March 10th!).

Throughout all of this joy, my husband has been getting more and more ill with heart disease. He has his first attack and bypass surgery when our son was one year old in 1984. Since then he has had a second bypass, 4 defibrillators placed in his chest and no less than 40 hospitalizations. Last August Hospice became involved because it was becoming increasingly more difficult to keep his heart from going into tachycardia.

I was preparing myself and my children for what appeared to be inevitable. He has two wonderful doctors locally and one of them decided to transfer him to Duke University Medical Center in October.

Long story short, He received a heart transplant on November 9th through Duke's Alternate transplant program for patients who do not meet traditional criteria (My husband is 75).He is doing wonderfully and life is hopeful again.

We are also blessed with wonderful health insurance, but expenses since the two weddings, grandchildren and illnesses has encouraged me to go back to teaching full time. I love what I do, so it is a labor of love (I teach behaviorally emotionally handicapped children). I will likely teach for a minimum of 3 more years to pay off our bills so we can afford to live on our retirements and Social Security.

Am I the most needy? No, but to have a car outright would reduce my expenses by $19,000 or $430 per month and put me that much closer to being able to retire.

Thanks for listening. You do many wonderful things for people and I know you will choose the most deserving.

God bless!

Hello!Ellen
Just me writing to you to tell you what a awsom person you are. and no I am not asking for anything. Thanks for making me smile!
Your's Truly
Doo
Fr, Bear River,N.S

Ellen, I have to admit to you that I dont get to see your show as often as I would like to. But when I do, I remember just how much I truly enjoy watching it. You always have such "interesting" people, and your silliness always brightens my day. I caught your show the other day where you gave away the Acadia and thought to myself how wonderful it must feel to be able to give such a wonderful gift. I would LOVE to be able to give that gift to Eddie. Hes a hard working, very sweet, kind, proud man who is in my life right now, and going through a very rough time. He was diagnosed with cancer in late October and has been through 2 surgeries and is presently going through chemo and radiation treatments. Upon watching this particular show of yours I asked him if he had ever owned a "new" vehicle. He replied that he had leased a Honda Accord years ago but had to give it up when his parents both passed away just a few short months from each other, leaving him with a huge mortgage to pay. Today he drives an old Jeep that his sister had given him after his dads car, which he also inherited, decided to "kick the bucket". It seems its been one thing after another for him. I constantly worry that his vehicle wont make it through the drives to and from his daily trips to treatment, or that it will break down on the road somewhere. He deserves a new, dependable vehicle. There is NO way that I would be able to do for him what you can. I know that there are so many people out there that are probably more deserving of this Acadia, but I am asking from the bottom of my heart, that you please consider him for this vehicle. Thanks Ellen and keep the HAPPY feet! God Bless...

I want the car.
But most of all my Daughter, needs the car!

She has never had a new one and has had a hard
time in her life.

If you can't help us I do undrestand.

Mary Ann-Detroit

Hi Ellen, I love your show. Now for my story about why I need a new car. First, I'm a single dad and have been for the last 7 years. My daughter finally moved out, she's 21 and don't have a car yet. My son still lives with me he's 17 yrs. and he don't have a car either. We just have the one car which is a chevy lumina (1998) with about 190,000 miles on it, im sure it won' last much longer. As a single dad It's very hard to raise two kids now days, But I have done the best I can. As any parent, we want the best for our kids. I told myself I have to wait till I get my son out of school before I decided to take on car payments. But as the time gets nearer, there's just no way I could effort to do that. I know my kids would love to have a car, I just wish there was someway I Could do that for them. By winning one of yours would be a blessing, then I could let them have my old car of course,,lol. and of course I would keep the new one!.lol..
Thank You Ellen, Love Roy from Lamesa, Texas

Dear Ellen, Wow, where do you start at the chance of winning a new Acadia. Well let me start by saying I have never owned a new vehicle in my life and I probably never will,unless of course I win one,or maybe hit the Lottery(yeah right). My first car was a yellow Chevette, that I bought off of my uncle for $200. My most expensive vehicle cost $1200 that my husband bought me with our tax return, and my current vehicle is a 1990 that my father left me when he passed. I have never been a materialistic person(obviously)and am quite content on just having a vehicle that gets me and my family where we need to be, regardless of appearance.Unfortunately,we dont take to many out of state trips, because your just never sure if the car will make it.Well let me finish by saying I watch your show all the time, and you are the most giving person on TV,yes you even have Oprah beat, because you just give to average everyday people, everday.Every time you give something away on your show, seeing the peoples excitement makes me cry, because I am so happy for them ( I even cry when people win on the price is right. I hope you will consider me for your giveaway and if not, I will still enjoy seeing you making others happy with your generosity. Sincerely,Pam Carver

Hello There Ellen,
and everyone that makes your show possible.
Thank you for your years of delightful entertainment. I love all of the courage and perseverance you have taught the world. I love the laughter and tears that you share. I love that you let the world know that it is great to be a human being.
Like many other people in this world I too am in desperate need of a new vehicle. I have never had a zero mile vehicle. I have an old one that has well over 300,000 miles on it. It is a GMC and I believe that these are incredible vehicles. I am a single mom and have a child with many medical needs. When I became ill in 1999, and after 25 years of marriage, my husband left. I now have 2 grown children and 1 younger son at home. I have 2 beautiful grandchildren. I love them all. My son and I go to our medical needs as often as we are able. Where we live it is an 80 mile trip for groceries and medications. We live in a tiny town the middle of nowhere. Twice each month we go to our medical care that takes all day (300miles). I have been in the hospital 5 times in the past 6 months. I recently had another surgery and will be hospitalized again soon. This past summer my vehicle was out of commission for 3 months. We finally were able to get it repaired, but with as many miles as are on it I wonder how many more it will last. I have to admit I was thrilled when it surpassed 200,000 and cheered it on to 300,000. Well over that number and every day that we manage another trip I am amazed and grateful. Thank you for your kindness, your entertainment, and for the hope that you are giving to all of us who are baring our hearts to you in hopes of winning a new GMC vehicle. It takes a lot of strength to share these with you. Thank you, Leslie

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Ellen...there is just no way to describe you in one word! Your AMAZING! The things you do, for people, is something I admire. I watch your show with my future grandmother in law all the time and we are always smileing and laughing with you (and even sometimes AT you..). You just make my day better when I get to watch you. You inspire me in many ways and I one day do hope I get the chance to give as you do! For that, is my love in life. To give like you do and be rewarded with knowing you've made someone's life better.
I'd love if I was picked to have an Acadia, for I have no car! I use someone else's vehicle and I'm moving out next week and will not have a way around after that. Jason (my boyfriend) and I have a baby on the way, :-) , due May 8th and it's going to be hard to try and get around. Jason is studying and lives on campus and so for six months it will be just me with our child and it just doesn't seem fair that he will only get a few hours every day that we can visit him, when with a car we'd be able to have more time as a family. Plus, his grandmother lives an hour away and we wont be able to get there on the weekends to help her with her house and give back for takeing us under her wing for over a year and a half now when we were faced with being homeless..
SO..after all that, I do hope that we are considered and maybe even chosen! If not, don't worry! I will still ALWAYS watch your show and laugh with, and at, you! :-)

Hi Ellen me and my boyfriend had been togather for 4 years now we have a 1 year old son we really need a car right now we have a 1992 doge dacota its so small its hared for me to get are son in and out my boyfriend is in a Wheelchair so its hard for him to get him in and out of the truck so the new car would help us out alot we dont have any money to aford a new car that would make life easier for us to get are son in and out of a car and for my boyfriend to get his wheelchair in and out we love your show we watch your show every day we would never miss it you are so cool we all love you even are 1 year old son even watches you show and he dances to the music. Thank you and this car would make are life alot easier

Hi Ellen, I watched your show again today and just wanted to write you to tell you why I need a new vehicle. Me and my husband have been trying for 2 years or more to get a new SUV but we don't have credit. We have two kids and one on the way the new arrival will be here June 20, 2008. The SUV we have now is constantly breaking down on us and is on it's last leg. PLEASE HELP ME GET A NEW SUV. Thank You, Tabitha

Hi Ellen, I would like to enter my mom in your GMC Arcadia giveaway contest. My mother deserve this car because she immigrated from Vietnam and escaped from the communist takeover in 1972 with 8 children or 9 if you want to include my Dad(lol). Unfortunately, she had 1 more child, which makes 11 of us now. She has always worked hard to make sure we were all fed and clothed. She has never asked for any hand outs or received any assistance from the state. She has always taken care of people, whether it be us kids or the mentall ill patients she care for at the hospital. She is well liked by her patients, they all call her "MOMMA". She just recently retired from Agnews State Hospital after 25+ years of service. She had suffered from depression for awhile but now she is feeling better. It has been a very hard life for her and I would love to give back to her with a nice gift. She has never owned a new car, its always been a used car. Her first car was a used old orange "Ford Pinto" in which she squeezed all 9 of us kids in. Let me tell you that it was very tight and not a pretty sight. Basically we were packed like sardines in that car. Now she is 67 and retired, spending her time at the senior center and periodically driving around visiting her 11 grandchildren. I believe she deserves a new car!!!

Hi Ellen,
Jeffrey Putnam here again. I watched your show again today (or should i say the parts that I could). I noticed the reactions of the people in Roswell when they recieved the Acadia. I thought to myself...what joy you bring to other people! I've never seen anything like it before in my life. Kinda like your dancing lol. But anyway, as I was saying my fiance' was able to catch the whole show and she says to me "Jeff! Ellens in New Mexico!" My heart jumped and I was extremly excited until I saw that you were 3 and a half hours aways from us in the other direction. I just thought you should know that. Anyway, still crossing our fingers here in Truth or Consequences, NM. Hope we here from you.
Jeff, Melissa,Trent,Tristan,Gideon,Sven,Andrew, And Thomas

Ellen, u r wonderful. Please give this new GMC Arcadia to my ex-husband, who's name is Will. He is so deserving. He is the greatest father to our two teenage boys and a great person. He has always worked very hard all his life. He currently for the past 14 years has traveled 100 miles daily to get to his job. He is in desperate need of this vehicle. Also, if he wins the new vehicle we will be able to go to every college basketball game our son plays. With a new car, the worry of being stranded will not be an issue. Also, both my ex-husband and I have always stayed close and still love each other very much. I would love to see him win this vehicle under one condition. I want get back with him til death. I would propose marriage to him on your show. If he say's no, give me the car............just kidding...lol....I'm not a material person, but I have been on permanent disability for about 6 years. This has truly made my life very boring and limited in what I can do. I spend 90% of my time at my home. If you ever have a home make over done on your show, please keep me in mind. My house is small, but is in desparate need of repairs. I am unable to do things to my house, including basic cleaning, which despresses me very much. But anyway if u were to help me do a fixer upper on my home, I was going to see if you would give me a job. I will work for minimum wage, for I can make up to $700.00 a month. If I had an office set up in my home, I could work here and break when the pain gets to intense. In other words I could lay down for a while and not be stressed out with having to meet a quota on a daily basis. I loved working and would love to work for you and that way I could pay u back all the money that goes into my little palace. I love animals and would love to have a set up where I could house more. I need to be needed again. I'm alone all the time with my 2 dogs and 1 cat. I think they get tired of conversation.............lol...love ya girl...your what I would like to represent....give,give,and give. I love to help people and animals...........hope to hear from you....I sure could use some love my way......lonely in Missouri...........Carrie

Hello Ellen!!! first of all congrats on a great show, you are awesome may God bless your generous heart. Well heres my story on why I would like to be considered to win the GMC truck. My mom and I lived in Puerto Rico where we moved from Chicago in 1986 cause my mom wanted to care for her elderly parents, well in Sept 1,2004 my grandmother passed and in Sept 15, 2004 my grandfather passed away yeap!! only 2 weeks away some would say he passed away from heartache after being married for 63 years. My mom then started to fall into depression and was constantly getting sick I was the only daughter with her in PR there are 4 in Chicago and i in Florida. I was grwoing very concerned for my moms health and made a decision that we had to leave PR, so i quit my job i was a correctional officer working in a mens state prison and transfered from the national guard to Florida and i had just bought a 2004 GMC pontiac vibe (my first new vehicle ever) and had it for only 1 year and i gave it away to a friend from church who promised to keep up the payments so I trusted her only to get chased by credit agency 3 months later cause she never made one payment and they confiscated the truck and I had to take the few savings i had to pay of the debt, so I lost my job, my car and also my credit, don't get me wrong it was a great blessing cause my mom is in good health thank God and I also got married, right now I just got layed of from my job and my husband is the only one working supporting my mom and myself. It would be really a blessing to have that GMC truck, Im not one hung on material things but I really do miss my truck everytime I see one, I do drive a 1996 toyota which Im grateful for but then again i do miss my truck. Thanks for considering me and God bless you.

My husband is currently stationed in Kuwait. He has been driving around a GMC Arcadia there and says he is getting one when he returns home!

Hi Ellen, I am a Grandmother that loves to do road trips with 3 wonderful grandkids. I thought that was a good reason to ask for a new GM Acadia. I was going to beg and beg and beg. But I think you should give it to Grace. She has went through alot over the years and sounds like she has given alot. I think her friend Kay is right she should get the new Acadia Love your show.

Hello Ellen,First of all I would lke to say my husband and I love your show, you are so funny and a very giving person. We could really use the GMC Acadia.We drive a 1986 caprice with 99,830 miles.My husband was hurt at work 4 years ago the 29th of this month and is now totaly disabled. We still have not got a settlement from the insurance company. The always have a reason to get our court date discontinued. My husband was really lucky he was not killed on the job!25 85pound steel doors crushed his right leg. All the bones were just like little splinters and the muscle was damaged and will not heal ,he has a titanium rod from his hip to his knee. If he had not had the reaction to jump up it would hae crushed his chest and he would not be here today. After the second year on workmens comp. we had to file bankrupcy and we lost our car. I found this car sitting at the grocery store we go to and it was an elderly gentleman who was selling it.We bought it for $1,900.We would love to see your show in person but our car would never make it that far.We live in Peoria, Illinois. I can't work because I take care of my parents who have serious heart problems. In fact I am trying to find $7,ooo so We could put in one of those electric chairs that takes them up the stairs because they live in a Bi-level and they are not supposed to use the steps because it is so hard on the heart.Medicare won't pay for it so I thought if we could afford to sell our car that would be a start on getting the money to pay for this for them. I love them so much and want to try and help them out. I love my husband so much I would love to surprise him with the GMC Acadia! He has been through so much, he desevers something as nice as the new Arcadia.And I would love to help my parents get the electric chair that takes you up and down the stairs. They can only take about 2 steps at a time and they have to rest. If we won the Acadia,I could sell our 1986 Caprice and get some of the money I need to save and hopefully get the other money some other way. Love ya Ellen, Cathy

Hey Ellen,
I know the perfect & most deserving person for a new vehicle. Her name is Grace Taylor. She lives in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and has the WORST karma of anyone I've ever know...and she is the kindest and strongest person I have ever met.
Grace spent 27 years as an operating room R.N.
At the time,there was no such thing as a nurses union. Her retirement pension is $41.36!!!!!!!
She has spent her entire life taking care of other people. She took care of & watched her husband, Jim, die of cancer in 1991. Five years later her oldest son, Jimmy who suffered with MS passed away. She cared for him during his ENTIRE illness. On Mar 8th, she buried her last survivng son, Robby, at the age of 54 from pancreatic cancer.
The car she drives now is an old 1988 Chevy Celeberty that smells moldy from rain which has leaked through windows which no longer have any rubber around them. The ceiling of the car is falling down . She tries to keep it up with common pins. Somedays it will start & other days it won't. Still, Grace keeps a sense of humor & says " well, when it is running...it's great in the snow!!!"
Please, Ellen, if anyone could use your help & a new car it is this amazing woman.

Hi Ellen: I am a disabled vet, U.S. Marines. I would like to, no I would love to have a new GMC Acadia. I belong to The Marine Corps League in Niagara Falls, New York and I would have the Acadia all decked out with Marine Corps History and Triditions. You know, The Silient Drill Team,USMC Color Guard, The Iwo Jima Memorial, Semper-Fi and of course Marines.Com. What better way to honor and promote, The Most Elite Warriors on Earth, The United States Marine Corps. A little about me, Married, One Boy, one Girl, both on auto-pilot. I'm 62 years old, still work as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Ilove my Family, I love the Marine Corps and I love you and your show. God bless,and Semper Fi Richie Slepinski

Probably there are more deserving people than me but-----we now have 8 grandchildren-the latest 2 year old triplets. We all get together whenever we can and go exploring-hiking, beaching, playing ball etc. etc. None of us have a car big enough for all of us. I would really really like to win this GM Acadia so I can give the parents a day off and take the whole gang to our many activities. Forgot to mention there will also be 2-4 dogs with us most of the time. Your name will be on the number plate!!!!

Why I need a new car

1. I'm old

2. I need to take my pet rats and Grandchildren to see Mickey Mouse - a themed vacation if you will.

3. You'll feel really good about yourself and not just because I'm an old woman with pets and Grandchildren (okay the jury is out on the teens ) that need fun in their hum drum lives. And not because I can be really gracious about such a gift, which I can. No, you know it's the right thing to do.

Did I mention I'm old?

i wont a car

Dear Ellen,
Omg I hope the acadia fits six lol maby we can take two car's if not.. Please help.
Standed in Ohio...
P.S. On the Jonas brother's link its full maggie n Nicole froze up that bored so im posting here.. The must have got mixed up with the Johnas brother's in Vegie tales. My about to be 11 year old daughter Paige is THERE BIGGEST FAN!!!Paige is trying to kill me right now cause i can not post on that bored lol help a mother out please....

Hello Ellen,
I just love your show so much and watch it always. I was hoping to be able to win the GMC Arcadia, I'm 45 years old and have been out of work for almost 7 years, I'm married to my hubby for 26 years, he has been unemployed for 1 year this past March 15th, we are still looking, his unemployment runs out on April 5th, we are driving a very old 1988 plymouth horizon, very rusted and not very dependable,it has been breaking down on us a lot, needs so much work done on the engine we can't afford to fix it, We can't afford a new car and if we were to win this it would be a dream come true, also to talk to you be the bomb, you rock..

Mary
Age 45
Lexington, NC

Hello ellen,
My name is Rachel i live in Ohio and i am in desperate need a new car we just had our fouth kid and can no longer fit in to my car as a hole family.Me and the baby stay home everyday and watch your show while my husband goes and pick's up two of our kid's from school. I just need one more seat to fit legaly in a car please help..
Stranded in Ohio...

Hi Ellen,
me and my mom love your show... with so much negativity going on in this world you bring so much positive energy. currenlty my mom and I are unemployeed, I got in a car accident a couple of years back and after I got a new car, I lost my job due to taking time off for physical therapy and since I have not been able to get a full time. My mom worked for a school district in california due to Arnolds budget cut backs its affected a few in my family including my mom. she was overwoked and getting very sick due to the pressure and work load. I ask if you can please, please consider my mom for a new car. she has not had an easy life and worked so hard for the children these past decaid. She has Never owned a new car. her current car is a 2001 but its salvaged. it has many defects and her little money she earn she had to put into her car, what worries me most is that it turns off in 90% of the stop lights and stop signs. She just uses it around the town and will not get on the freeway.I really hope you please consider my mom for a new car.
I thank you again for bringing joy to our home.
god bless
Claudia

Ellen,
I think it is wonderful how you use your resources to help others. I am hopeful that you will consider me in your drawing for the new Arcada. I am a teacher at Pacific High School in Pacific, MO and I could really use a new car. My special needs student's would have a field day writing you thank you notes if I could win.
Thanks....

I think you are so wonderful helping someone with a new car! Please consider me for the same. I have an 97 Chrysler Sebring that is falling apart. There are dents in it, the interior is curling because of the sun, my outside driver's side door handle broke off (so I have to open it from the passenger side) and much more. I can't buy a new car because I am disabled with Congestive Heart Failure (I have a very weak heart)and have hardly any money. I'm often told by friends and relatives that I've had a very tragic life. One of the reasons is I lost my 16 year old daughter (Amy) and my 14 year old son (Ryan) when they were killed in an auto accident in 1997. Please, please consider me for the new car. I will forever be grateful!

Hi Ellen,
I would love to win a new Acadia, the car I have now is getting a lot of miles on it. I was let go from my job of 21+ years in July due to a workforce reduction. I live in Michigan, so it has been almost impossible to find another job, I will probably have to drive a long distance when I do. Eventually I may have to move, but right now I have a 16 year old son that has 2 more years of high school.
I like watching your show, you are refreshing and down to earth, keep up the good work!
Take care, Pam

Hi Ellen,

I would love to win the GMC Acadia. Currently my husband and I are down to one vehical, because his work truck needs a lot of work that we can not afford, so he is driving my mini van to work and has the back of it filled with all of his painting supplies. I just quit my job and had to find another one, but it had to be a job that I could walk to or take his truck and hope that it got me there safely. We don't know when we will be able to get his truck fixed, it needs a new engine. I would love to hear from you. I would really love to hear from you and hear you say that we won.

Thanks
Nikki

Hi Ellen! I would like for you to know that I love your show! I love to dance, and hope to one day dance on your show. My kids and I watch your show daily, and they think it would be cool to be in your audience! Well, I need to tell you why I think I should win that beautiful truck! I am a 31 year old single mom. I have four boys, ages 11, 9 year old twins, and a two year old.I do not receive any child support. I am a full time college student. As of Jan. 08, I have completed my AAS in Accounting, now I am 1 week away from getting a AAS in Business. I have made a major change in my life, from selling drugs and going to jail, and having everything with drug money to having nothing at all. I do not have a car, I catch the city bus daily. I will be the first person in my family to get a college education!!! I am so excited.... I walk the stage on May 30th, 08. Boy...that Arcadia would make all of my hard times and struggles worth while! I hope you choose me. If not, I am sure you will bless someone who needs it more then I. Please don't ever change Ellen, we love you just the way you are! Hope to hear from you soon. The MOONSCHEIN FAMILY

I watched your show for the 1st time on Monday 03/24/08, and was very impressed by the energy on the show. I quit watching Oprah for various reasons, and your show is what I was looking for. I am hoping it was fate, kismit, karma or God trying to watch over me that the 1st time I watched your show you announced that you were going to give away a new GMC Arcadia. I am not going to state that I am the most deserving person who needs a new vehicle, but I will say I am in desparate need of a dependable vehicle! I am currently "driving" a 1996 Jeep Cherokee and it has so many problems. Since I have had it the heater and air conditioner have not worked. Thiss winter was tough! But we had blanket's!! I cannot afford to have i fixed. Lately, it has been "dying" when we have been out. It quit on my daughter at 11:00 at night in a rural area and she was terrified. Then it quit on me when I was out and I have a severelly menatally and medically challanged child, so that was fun. Then my house got robbed and on my way back from the police station it died again. So that was not a good day. I have no insurance on my house and the kids that robbed my house destroyed it and broke my only T.V. and our computer, busted my back door, broke most of my collctiables, put holes in my wall and just basically destroyed more than they stole. Then my car quits like my day was not bad enough!! True to "legend" the car WILL NOT quit when a man drives it!! So it has not been fixed because they do not know what to fix. I love the size of the Jeep, although everyone else has a fit because I have to take my spare tire out in order to get my daughter's wheelchair to fit in the back and I make about 7 out of town doctor appointement's. But I need her wheelchair more than a spare tire becuase she is 11 yrs old about 5ft tall and arund 85 lbs,s is not like I can carry her in my arms everywhere!!! I am a single mom and just recently divorced but was separated for 2 years, it was a LOONNGG divorce and most days, I do not think I will ever recover financially from the divorce. I will never be able to afford a decent vehicle or one that I feel totally safe about to drive my daughter around and I refuse to find a man to "take care of me" like people tell me I need. I would rather beg you to consider me than trust a man. Actually, I am doing this for my daughter, if it was just me in the Jeep and it kept quitting I could handle it, but it's not. I can even handle not having a heater or air conditioner. My daughter's specialist for her condition are in Louisiana and Little Rock, Arkansas. I live in a little community in Arkansas and it is a 6 hour round trip to Little Rock for me. I am tired of people looking at us with pity because everything has been going wrong for us. I am not asking for pity from you, I just want you to understand that desparation does lead to begging. This is a place I never thought I would be. But for my child I will beg and plead. So please consider us for the new Arcadia. I will say that I hope if you consider us that the vehicle, it comes with a manuel, there are alot of buttons in that car and I am not use to fancy!! Thanks for the chance and keep dancing!! Your so good at it!!!

Thanks for being a good person & trying to help someone in need. I have 4 children,I'm going through a divorce & only receiving child support for one child from a previous marriage. My ex-husband has ruined our credit & I'm driving a 1998 Ford Taurus. It gets me where I need to go, but I would love to have an Acadia!!!! We would have so much more room. Please choose me!!!! Whoever you pick, I pray that God blesses you richly in all aspects of your life!!!

Hi Ellen. I would like to win the trip and the car would just be a bonus. My friend, who lost her son a few years ago, and I would like to take a road trip. We do that every once in awhile when she needs to get away from everything here that gets her down. To take a road trip to California to see your show would be awesome. You bring so much joy to people, I would like to see her get to experience that joy. We do some of the crazy things I see you do on your show together all the time. Take care. God Bless. Keep dancing!

Hello, Ellen. I would just like to say that your show is awesome. You are very hilarious. I'm here trying to win the GMC Acadia. I own an 84 Buick lesabre that I've had for 9 1/2 years. I've invested so much money into it that everyone asks me, "Why don't you buy a new car"? My car has put me down! I would put it in the shop one day & before the week is out, I have too put it back in the shop, & yes I was charged for the service. I have four kids, but two of them are grown now. My ex-husband has not paid Child support in the past year, which has placed me in a financial bind. All the money I have spent putting my car in the shop for the past several years, I probably could have bought me a new car by now. I'm going through a financial crisis so I know I can't afford a car payment when I barely have the money to pay my other bills. I've been using my mother & daughter car for the past year. I can't continue to rely on them because my oldest daughter will soon be moving, & my mother has to get up early some days to get me to work by 6 o'clock. She needs her rest too. Even though they don't mind, it would be an honor to have my own vehicle & not be a burden to anyone. I'm not posting this message because I want a car; I'm posting this because I need a dependable car. Hopefully If I win, and when God bless me financially, I & my kids will finally get to take us a nice vacation. I know that if this is for me, God will let it be. I could go on & on & on, but if I'm chosen I will tell you whatever you would like to know. Continue to be a great talk show host & hopefully one day I will be sitting in your audience. Much Love!!!!!!!!

HI ELLEN! I thought short and sweet is better. So here it is!! I WOULD LOVE TO WIN AN ARCADIA! WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. It would be really cool to talk to you too though. I want a new Arcadia. So so cool talking to ya. Have a good day! Pick me, pick me. Amy
P.S. Tell Porscha happy birthday! Happy belated birthday to you. What a dream birthday. Bye again, Amy

I would like to comment on the GMC give-away. It was great to watch how happy she was. I didn't know what made her happier though, winning the fabulous car or getting to talk to you on the phone. I was so excited for her. I wished it was me of course but if it couldn't be me, I was glad it was her. She seemed so genuine and real. I love your show and all the joy you bring to us!

Hi Ellen - Just this year I discovered your show and LOVE it......you bring joy and laughter to each day. After having worked 34 years as a nurse I took a huge leap and retired at the end of 2007 - to take time to figure out what I want to be next. Would love to win the Acadia - it would come in very handy right now since I'm not able to replace my old car and would be helpful with some volunteer work that I do.
Thanks for the opportunity and keep on dancing.

Hi Ellen!
I live in Attica, Indiana with my husband, 2 children and 2 dogs. Attica is a rural community about 23 miles away from the Purdue University campus. We currently fluctuate between 38-40% poverty. I am a school counselor at the only elementary in our town, K-6 with a student population of ~510. Due to this situation many of my student's parents do not have reliable (or any transportation)therefore, I transport students when they must go home, or take parents to appointments. My wonderful van has a great interior but has high mileage.
Thanks Ellen for all you do for people! You make us laugh at ourselves and appreciate all of the beauty around us! Our friends adore you! -- Men and women!

ELLEN!!!!

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Hi Ellen,
I saw that you are giving away a GMC Acadia on your show and would I like to add my name to the list of potential winners. I am 47 years old and my only car was an 1989 Dodge Ramcharger. It needs alot of front end work and currently is sitting in my front yard waiting to be fixed. The problem is lack of money to repair it. I have had to drop the registration and Insurance because of this and was without a car. My uncle gave me his 1989 Ford Taurus to help me out. While this was and still is a Godsend, it to needs TLC too. It has approx. 147.000 miles, and it needs engine work. While I have been blessed with this gift from my uncle, I would like to take a leap into the next millenium and finally have a vehicle that is not in the 80's and not a new to me car. So if it is in your heart to bless me with a new car I would be eternally gratefull.
Thank you Sandy.

Hello Ellen,
I write to you because my mom told me about the wonderful giveaway that you are having. She watches the show everyday and wanted me to enter to try and win the GMC Acadia that you are giving away, but today I write to you for my mom. My mom raised seven kids on her own and years later a nephew was added to our family (whom she raised like one of her own). My mom has helped all of her kids in so many ways. Most of us our grown up married with children, but she continues to help all of us out. It makes me sad because we should be helping her now, but unfortunately luck has not been on our families side. My mom has over come many obstacles in life and I truely pray that she wins this car because she is a very caring and giving person. I can go on and on about the many people she has helped without asking for anything and how some of those people took advantage of her generous heart, including some of her children at times, but she is the type of person who forgives and forgets. I don't want to make this to long because many people are writing to you and I hope that this letter will be read by you. My mom needs this care because the car that she currently owns is starting to breakdown on her. She really needs a reliable car. One that she can use without worrying that it will leave her stranded somewhere. My mom really deserves and needs this car. She recently lost her beloved cat Nemo and her much loved dog Vernie. Winning something for once in her life would mean the world to her and to me. I wish that I could do so much more for her and if I could win this car for her I would feel that I have started to repaid her in one small way all the things that she has done for me and my brothers and sisters.

Love always,
Maria

Hi Ellen, I watched your show today and seen that you're giving a GMC Acadia. I'm a single parent of three kids 15, 12, 9 and one due in May). My "she's not pretty but she get me where I need to go" 1991 Bronco is not running now, I bought the bronco back in 1997 when I separated from my husband and moved to Anchorage w/my kids. I've had the bronco since and if I could I would still be driving it, the paint is peeling, the drivers seat is "bolted" down w/the one screw left, I drive it w/a 2x4 to keep the seat "level and from falling back", my passenger side widow is broke, I keep plastic w/duct tape on the window to keep it covered. My kids would always say "I wish they would pimp your ride mom".

I would love a new car Ellen!

Hi Ellen
My girlfriend watches your show and she told me about the giveaway of a new GMC Acadia. I could really use it because between myself and my girlfriend we have three beautiful boys under the age of five. We currently have a small car and a truck that is a two passenger and as you can see neither one of them is fit for a growing family. I would love to have a dependebale family car to enjoy taking our family places.

Hi Ellen
I take care of a wonderful 95 year old lady that watches your show religiously every single day, from watching with her I have had many enjoyable mornings watching the show. I especially like the marshmallow game and I have to confess that it takes a lot to amuse me. I could really use the GMC Acadia because I have a very large family and its getting bigger and bigger, we go to church on Sundays and like to go out as a family and it makes it very hard when my car only fits five people and I have to find rides for the others that dont fit. In reality we could use a bus, but we will settle for the 8 passenger GMC Acadia.

I have to say I love your show my kids love to dance with you!! I was writing about the GMC Arcadia giveaway. I have a family of 5 now, we just added a baby boy he is now 4months and we have a 4year old and a 2 year old. he was a bit of a suprise. That means three carseats for a long time luckely we have a tahoe that fits three carseats across the back but as the legs and arms grow it is getting tight(sp), also the car is getting old and tired. With three small kids it also means having lots of stuff with you, diaper bag, extra clothes,stroller's ect.. It is a 97 chevy tahoe with way over a hundred thousand miles on it and we do not have funds to buy another car on a single minimal income, this is also our only family car. my mother also stays with us alot and it would be nice if she could ride with us when we go places, it would be less melt downs of kids wanting grandma in the car.(oh the ears haha). Sorry I am gabbing on. Thanks for your time and good luck making your decision!

Hello Ellen,
Just wanted to say hi and tell you how much my daughter and I enjoy your show. She gets home from school; just in time to watch. We often joke about how we are going to come to California just to see your show. We live in a little town in Indiana about 3600 miles from CA . When we saw you were going to give a road trip to someone to bring 3 friends I had to write, you see I have 2 other girls and they have all been through alot in May 2000 we lost my Husband to suicide , they were 17,12, & 7 at that time then in Sept 2000 our home burnt and we lost everything. through it all my girls have never complained about what they lost but worried about mom, to give them something back would be wonderful.I never look for sympathy but once it would be nice to win and be able to say yes to my girls instead of when we get the time or money we'll do it.You see they did without me alot to when they were younger, I worked on an ambulance for 16 years and missed alot,but they never complained they understood someone needed help and accepted it, they were actually proud of me. I am remarried now and things are looking up but this would be a great chance for us to get together . The 2 oldest girls are on there own and Jojo (14 y/o) will be off in the world in a few years . So there it is , we would love to win the Acadia and drive cross country to see your show and the ocean!!!

God Bless,
Pam Branum (and Brandi,Hali & Jojo)

OMG-the butter deal is hysterical. I just want to win an Acadia because I traded my Pontiac Montana for an older Navigator so I would look cool (and it had a sunroof) and now the gas is kicking my rear-it gets 13.1 miles a gallon, but I read somewhere you can save on gas by losing weight, so I won't give one of my kids a ride anymore, and I'm trying weight watchers. I guess I'm o.k. You really crack me up-thanks for the laughs.

Hello Ellen! I know many people are going to enter to try and win the GMC and normally I wouldn't do this but I figure I might as well give it a shot! Something might work out for me. I'm 26 years old and this is just part of why I might deserve to win the GMC. Four years ago I was medically discharged from the U.S. Army. My first thought was to move to Australia with my seperation money. Then I thought about my mom. She lost my step dad and I felt I needed to move back to Wisconsin to be closer to her. So that's what I did. I enrolled and started attending UW Eau Claire to get my bachelors degree in psychology. After the man I was seeing was supposed to move from Texas here to live with me disappeared off the face of the Earth I decided to focus on me myself and I. That worked fine for a while. After extreme pressure and unrelenting persistence from a few friends I went on a date. Well needless to say I am now happily engaged! Along with this great man I inherited two step children and we have a toddler of our own! The biggest problem (besides not being able to buy a house) is that I have a Mazda 3. A small car for a family of five! Not to mention the two boys have to be in booster seats! Our eleven year old is constantly crammed in the back seat and my 6'3 fiance can barely fit in the car! We like to do a lot of things but never go anywhere too far away in fear that we may all suffocate on the way to where we're going! Lol! I'm still attending classes to get my bachelors and working full time. I'm determined to graduate even if it takes a little longer. I'd trade my car in, but apparently you can't do that if you owe more than the car is worth (depreciation sucks)! And by the time I can trade it in I'll be 80! I just feel no matter how hard we try we never get anywhere! We've also been trying to buy a house for two years. It seems no matter how much we think we get ahead we only have it thrown in our face that we haven't done enough! We do what we can to get what we need and since the birth of our son it seems we have been fighting non-stop to get ahead! We cannot even buy a house! I want what any person wants; not to pay $700.00 a month for a house I can't even buy, a car to fit my family in, and a job I busted my butt to get! The VA won't even help out a disabled vetern! I'm sure there are more deserving people but I felt compelled to try! So please consider me as a winner for the GMC! Thanks! And yes I do love your show!

Marie B.

Hello Ellen, Today I watched your show because I am home sick. I don't have a voice right now so thank heaven for computers.
I don't think I deserve that beautiful SUV but I really need it. Not all the luxury especially but the backend. I do home care for people with disabilities and I am a job coach for people with disabilities. I hate saying the disablity part because they have many abilities. It is the transportation. I need to be able to lift them and the wheel chairs into my car to get them where they need to go. No lip on an SUV like there is on a trunk and no miles on a new car like on mine. Plus I have credits with you. I have 76,415 credits from playing your slots. I would like to trade them all in for the car. What do you think?
Kathleen
Age 55
Graham, WA

Hi Ellen!
I really, really, really, really, really, really need a new car. (An arcadia would be SWEET!) I currently have a hyandi accent, (not even sure if I spelled it right:)) and two months ago both back seat doors broke! I have two daughters and my two year old is in a car seat. It is so hard to try to chuck her over the front seat, especially if she's alseep. I can't afford to pay for the doors to get fixed, so I have to deal with this situation daily! And to make matters worse when I take my girls on vacation,I have to barrow my in-laws truck just to lug our stuff around. It would be a blessing to have a new car. Please keep me in mind!

My family is rebounding from a horrible year aside from our daughters birth. Let me tell you a little bit about my family I am 21 and my husband is 22 we have been married for three years on april 27th. We have 2 beautiful kids a 2 year old son nameD Jayden and a 6 month old daughter named Jayda. A year old we tried to get the american dream which is buy a house. We got one but we were young and got a bad loan and a month later got a car, in this time we found out about our daughter. My husband lost his job and I could not work as much. While he was trying to get a job I was getting bigger amd funds got low our home went into foreclosure in november. A month after my daughter was born. Bills got unpaid and we got into debt we got someone to buy our house before the forclosure was done and had to move in with my in-laws. In a year we had everything by the end of the year we lost more than we could imagine. I guess my piont is I would love to get something to get this year to look a little brighter and surprise my husband. I just want a moment or two with no stress just happiness. Hopefully this will get to Ellen thank you

Hi Ellen,
Just let me say I love your energy it seems like whenever I am having a bad day and I watch you I can't help but laugh. I heard the other day about you giving away the GMC Acadia I would love to have one the car I am recently driving is a toyota tercel I have 2 kids a 7 year old and a 1 year old the carseat for my 1 year old doesn't even fit in the buckle right and I also take my grandma places she needs to go and she is 75 yrs. old and she can just barely get in and out of that car. I also have a 2000 chevy venture van but it has recently took its last breath we bought it used we have never owned a new car and can't afford to buy a used one. We can't afford a car payment because my husband is the only one working at the time. Our little girl has been in and out of the hospitial with RSV and the first stages of pneumonia and her immune system isn't built up like it should be and we try not to have her around other kids since it is so hard for her to get sick. So I stay at home and take care of her so Ellen if you could help us out it would greatly appericated. thanks.
march 24,2008
canon,ga

One last shot at being a good parent, that’s what I’m looking for. Not that giving her a car is good parenting (and I will be a good parent anyway,) but the whole paradigm that excitement and adventure exist and can pop put of nowhere is what I want to give my last daughter before she goes off into her own life, college and beyond. When she was thirteen and we were discussing my dating habits she said “Hope is never wrong.” I want to prove to her, she was right, (about the general principle of life, not dating.) Saving money for college, she cashiers in a large corporate grocery where customers are often rude and unhappy about inflation and Alaskan prices- milk $6 /gl. And sometimes drunk. What can trip the switch in knowing that life is amazing, that there is so much out there? The serendipity of opportunity is one thing that can do that. Even more than owning her first car, the filming of the road trip and the road trip itself would be a life peak experience. We would embrace this and explore life on earth in our path to the promise land, densely over crowded, sweet California; connecting with people, concepts of living, exploring for ourselves, Hwy 101. We live in a town where there are five bars and five churches. Cordova is basically a big work camp that revolves around the industry of commercial fishing. Susan has gifts as an artist, dancer, and physical trainer, performer and singer and has a wide range of interests. She is an intellectual who has great insight and seeks to connect with, especially young people who have similar direction. We would attach our bike rack, stop at spontaneous places, explore traditional and alternative lifestyles—She did not know what a food co-op was and was delighted to hear of a democratic kindly work atmosphere. We would check out colleges—performance arts, fine arts; Seattle, Humboldt, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Pepperdine and L.A We would help people along the way because it is a rich experience to help others. We would participate in emergency responses. I am an EMT and FF1. My medic kit would be in the back with the guitar and sketch books. We would pick cranberries and go surfing in Westport, WA. find Spielberg’s “Goonies house” and read fisher poetry in Astoria. Visit old theaters, go up the Chetco River and swim off pressure rock. Watch the elk herds at Klammath, go climbing, visit women’s centers, young people’s hangouts, scientists and eccentrics, identify birds, flowers and plants and eat local fare, baking a pumpkin at the Mavericks, on the beach. We would change our flat tires, sit in cafes, libraries and cathedral redwoods. We would find a light house, ride our bikes to Hearst Castle and sing in the car. Best of all we would talk to people far and wide and end our journey at Malibu and famous filming sites of California beaches. My daughter has no idea how good life can be. I would like to show her so she can pass that joy on to others.

Geez, all these worthy and deserving people....I would just like a new car. I'm retired but can't afford to be and am to lazy to hold a job for long...so it's unlikely I be getting one any other way. Wish I had a great sob story for you...P.S. I just love watching you dance..what joy you have.

Hey Ellen!! I love watching your show! My grandma watches it EVERYDAY!! She has never missed an episode yet! She loves you! I really think my grandma deserves to win the GMC Arcadia. She has a 1989 pick-up truck that is on its last legs. It's all rusted out, and before she leaves the house my grandpa has to take a hair dryer to the engine in order for it to start. I love my mamaw with all of my heart, she has done so much for me, and I want to do something nice for her. She really deserves a new car!! Thanks Ellen, and I'll be watching your show everyday!! =)

Hi Ellen,
Well, let me first say that the GMC Acadia just happens to be my dream vehicle.

I deserve to drive this kickin' SUV because despite the fact that our current situation has left us in an impoverished state, we have kept our sense of humor and strong family bond and would love for the first time in many years to be not only in a stylin' ride, but a RELIABLE vehicle.

I currently drive a 1994 minivan which our dear friends gave to us 4 years ago. At that time, I sold my VW to cover our expenses to travel to Indiana from CT so that my husband could receive a life saving liver transplant. The procedure was a success but the road to recovery has been a rocky one. My husband Tim suffered a series of subsequent strokes which had left him without speech and unable to walk. Over the past several years, with intensive physical and occupational therapy, Tim has made substantial strides in his recovery however, he will never be able to work again. I work four jobs, run my children to sports and various school activities and my 14-year old "green hornet" minivan does not have many more miles left remaining. A car payment is not an option for us at this time and I do not see that it will be something within our budget anytime soon.

As a matter of point, our dear friends who took our two children into their home and cared for them for the four months we were in Indiana, are also the same great folks who gave us their minivan upon our return. Our motto in those early days following Tim's surgery, when times became really rough was (taken from your quirky and lovable character in Nemo) "just keep swimming...."

Sincerest thanks to you for your constant upbeat personality and great sense of humor. You are the little blue fish that has kept us afloat, smiling and swimming over the past several years :D

Ohh, pick me, pick me...!!!

Dear Ellen,
I was able to see your show today for the first time in a while. I am the Principal of our small Christian School so normally I am not at home to see the show. We are on Spring Break this week so I caught the show today and heard that you were going to give away a GMC Acadia...how cool is that! My story is long but I will try to give you the condensed version! Back in Dec 06 my husband (Pastor of a local Baptist Church) and I were asked by a couple we knew to adopt their unborn child as they were facing a jail sentence for abuse on one of their other children. We talked with them at length, prayed about it and then felt it was what we should do. We went forward, hired the attorney, filed the paperwork and the baby girl was born in Feb 07. But then mom backed out...she only gave us custody. She and dad were still in jail though so we were able to bring the baby home and she is still with us today. Mom has agreed now to surrender her rights.....we pray that soon the baby will be ours. The reason we deserve the Acadia is this: We also were able to take into our home as foster children, the two sisters to the baby that we hope to adopt! My niece also lives with us and calls us mom and dad as her parents deserted her when she was only two. We also have legal custody of her, she is 16. My mom has COPD and lives with us as well. That brings our head count us to 7! I drive a Honda Accord and my husband drives an older Nissan Maxima....when the entire family goes somewhere, we have to take both cars because we cannot fit everyone into one car! We have talked about trading the Honda in for a van...but because of negative equity, we just aren't able to do that. We also just cannot afford another huge car payment, so we are basically stuck! This GMC Acadia sounds like a dream for our family! I belive you said it seats 8 people....we would even have and extra seat! I know there are a lot of deserving families out there and I don't know how you will ever decide, but I know that whomever wins will truly be blessed by your kindness. Thanks for the opportunity to share my story!
Pam Greenwell

Hi Ellen! Hope that you are dancing when you read this , since dancing makes us all so happy! I really need this car because I do not have a car.I think thats a pretty good reason, don't you? I have 5 wonderful grandsons that I could spend time with if I could go and visit them. One of the boys lives about 150 miles away and it is very difficult to get to visit him. Thanks for your consideration! I love your show and I think that you are a very special,kind person and I will still feel that way even if I don't win! REALLY!!!!

Help ellen
I love your show so much, and try to watch every time I get a chance, like today.I dont know if you are only giving one car away, but let me tell you my story. Last year on october 07, we lost our home because of financial difficulties, my husband is in the real estate business and I'm sure you've heard is not going so well, I was 8 months pregnant when this happen and I had no medical insurance, It seemed like I't could'nt get worst, then in november a few weeks before we had our baby our car got stolen. We only had one car, so we drove a rental till we could get a car which wasnt easy because we had the worst credit ever because the loss of our home and because we were forced to file bankruptcy. Right now we have one car that I share with my husband who had to get a second job to try to make ends meet. Every morning I wake up at 6am to take my husband to his first job, but I also have to take the baby with me and my 11 year old son because after I drop him off I take my son to school, then I come home and have one hour to get ready to take the baby to daycare and go to work myself. After I get off I pick the baby up then my son, then my husband.Im not finished, then I take my husband to his second job and either wait outside with the kids or go home if he's able to get a ride from a co worker. It's so crazy you would think I'm making it up, but im not. The only thing that keeps me going is my family. I try to keep a positive attitude and just hope that everything will get better. Please help.

Dear Ellen,

today, March 24 is my birthday and i saw your show because i stayed home from work to celebrate. i have never owned a brand new car in my life. at age 50 with 4 kids and this might be my last shot! my current car is used and abused and im feeling lucky today. the shopping the errands the carpools and more will seem like a vacation so help i Need a new car!!!!!

From,
Margaret

Ellen, I saw your show today and saw you were giving away a car.I would love to win your car. All my life I have asked myself what reason God has put me in this world. Well my sister asked for my help 3 years ago. She was, a caregiver. I got to Texas Jan.26,2005 and she died March 17,2005.I took her job. You see we ( I ) take care of people with Dementia and Alzheimer Disease. To be able to put a smile or hope in somebody face again is why God has put me here. So you see, I could use the car to take them out to feed the ducks in the park and to take them out on the town.You should see thier face each time we go see the ducks. It's like they have never done it before.Thank you for the chance you have given us. I wish I could tell you more. God bless you Allen for you are an angel.

my family and I share one small car and that's how horrilbe.The family amounts up to six, three teenagers, one five year and my husband and I. Its a tiny madaza626 the 1996. This car is the devil on wheels,when we take it to the repair shop it breaks down on the mechanics themselves. I think they have nightmares about making repairs on this car. I just wish when the car breaks down we don't have to take MTA mass transportion. Its to hard to take the trains and bus to where have to go but my kids do it but when I have appointemnts and errands to run, my husband is a bit apprehensive about given up the because it wasn't to long ago that while he was drvivng the car breaks down in middle of driving.This is why I would want you to consider my family and I for the car your giving away on the show. Take care,Ellen :-) Renee!

Ellen, I love your show and watch you every day, maybe someday we will be able to hang out. I suffer from tennis elbow and carpal tunnel and am unable to hold a steady job. I need transportation to get from place to place to do odd jobs to help the family make ends meet. My husband works very hard but barely makes enough to stay ahead of the bill collectors and the odd jobs I pick up help us tremendously. A car would certainly be a real help and a blessing. CAI-CAI, Back To You!!!

Hello Ellen!

Let me start by saying I LOVE your show! On your show today you said we could try to win a new GMC Acadia by writing and telling you why we deserve it. Well, here it goes... my name is Trixy and I'm 29 years old and I work as a school bus driver so that I can still be home for our kids. My husbands name is Joe and he's 27 and he is in the US Air Force. We have been married for 11 years and we have four wonderful children. We currently just had our 2000 Dodge Durango take a turn for the worse. The truck is paid off but it continues to give us trouble. We have had it in the shop several times and it is really starting to nickel and dime us. Just the other day on my way home from work the truck overheated and when I got home we had to bring it back to the shop for a bad water pump (another $650). This put a quick stoppage to our planned vacation to Florida with the kiddos on Spring break. With gas prices the way they are we try to be smart by the way we drive, but it is hard when our kids are very active in sports and scouts. The Durango gets horriable gas milage at about 12 mpg. When we first bought it, we had just moved back to the states from being stationed in Japan and the Durango was one of the only vehicles that would fit all of our family. The price of gas was only $1.50 per gallon when we bought the Durango and within less than a year the price had doubled. We would have never bought it had we known gas prices would spike like they have. We are very family orianted and do many activies together, but this too is hard with a truck that has become very undependable. My husband and I were married as teenagers and have worked really hard for everything we have. It would be nice to get a break like this and to not have to worry and stress so much about how we're going to afford the next repair on our family car. I'm sure their are many people less fortunate than us that deserve the new car and know that you will give it to the most deserving family. Thank you for the opportunity to write your show!

Thanks again from Langley AFB, VA!!!

Dear Ellen,
You dont understand the true blessing it would be for my family to win this car. It is more than a car for us, its the way we live. My parents are pastors of a church in new york and are constantly picking people up and dropping them back home in a small car that we lease. Aside from the fact that we live an hour and a half away from our church we have also had a long history of trouble with the cars we have owned. A lot of the cars we have owned have either been caught on fire, exploded, broken and dented. I think that with all this bad luck it would be nice to see a smile on my parent's faces having a car that belongs to them. NO more expensive contracts.
sincerely,
a friend Enmanuel

Hello Ellen,
I was watching your show today and I saw that you are giving away the GMC Acadia, and I would like to let you know that it would be a true blessing to win it. I am currently pregnant and working full-time. My husband is currently disabled and had at heart attack about a year ago so now I am the one who has to work full-time. We also have three other children. We have a van that needs so much work on it, that we aren't able to afford it. It would be really nice to just have our children be able to ride in something safe and not have to worry about repairs on my van.
Take Care,
Denise

I am a college student and a mother of two that has been going through what I consider the worst year and a half of my life. Last year in January, my car was stolen and totaled. I then took my money and bought a van from a ‘friend’ and it broke down on me in less than a month. Then my mother helped my buy a 97 Ford Explorer from an old ‘friend’ of hers and in about two weeks the alternator went out on it. I was able to trade in the broke down van for the work on my SUV but in just a few weeks later the truck broke down too. I called my daddy on Tuesday, April 10th, to see if he could help me get it out of the shop and like a daddy who spoiled his daughter he told me to check with him on Saturday because he would probably have the money then. That same Saturday my daddy was murdered on his front porch. At that point I felt like my life was over but since I am the oldest of 9 kids I had to be strong. I held a lot in and it was difficult but I was able to finish all but one of my classes I was taking that semester. After a while my immune system broke down like all my cars and I got sick. I thought things were looking up when in August I received my school grant money and was able to get my car out of the shop. The car held up pretty well after that until this February when my transmission started messing up. Right now I’m driving my car without any reverse. It is slightly embarrassing and a little dangerous but I do it because I have to go to school and get my children to school. I know its crazy but at times I feel like it is not meant for me to have a car.

HI Ellen - Love your show. Thank you for giving my many reasons to laugh. Please consider me for the GMC!! I currently own a 2000 Purple Dodge Neon. Yes, I said PURPLE. I bought it when I was 21 and thought that it would be cool! Now 8 years later it is on it’s last tire. Every time I leave the house and return I have to drive over a piece of large cardboard to keep oil from leaking all over our driveway. She has now decided this Winter to start leaking. I have solved this problem by asking my grandfather to drill holes in the floor board to let the water out. My desire to win the ---- goes further than --- of my purple rocket (that is the name my friends gave it in college). After years of broken relationships and poor decisions I found myself finally following my dream of being a teacher and went back to school. Last summer I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching and accepted a job in my hometown near Portland, OR. This same summer I married my best friend and we found out we were expecting our first child. He however lived and taught in a small town in Central Oregon, 3 and ½ hours away! But I wanted to have my own classroom and teach and had to accept the job offered to me. Since he coached high school football this lead to many fall and winter weekends of driving my purple rocket over a mountain pass pregnant so that we could spend time together. I gave birth to our daughter at the end of January and I am now driving the rocket over the mountain with myself and my daughter to finish my contract with my school district. I don’t like to bad mouth my little car as I am lucky she has been as dependable as she is, however I want safety for my family. Please consider me for a the GMC Acadia…I promise to treat it with TLC and will be grateful every time I buckle my little girl in!

hey ellen i was watching today and sen you are giving away a new car.I have AURTHIRTIS in my left hand, both knees, and left arm.My suv as broken down, my wifes is on its way out,I could really was that car.To help me go to my docs appt........Joe

Hi Ellen
The reason I would like to win the Acadia is for my husband Dave. He is truly a saint. For the past 4yrs we have had my mother living with us and she has Dementia. I had to leave my job a year and 1/2 ago so that I could stay home with Mom 24/7 as I will care for her at home and keep her out of a Nursing Facility as long as is humanly possible. My husband is a Police Officer and we are by no means rich. But he has been taking care of things on one salary (and ALOT of overtime) since I've been out of work and not ONCE has he complained. He treats my Mom like his own. He has a bit of a commute to work, and has been using my 2000 Chevy Cavalier (and STILL hasn't complained). He deserves this more than I can tell you, Ellen. I am ashamed to say that I don't think I have been much of a wife lately due to the everyday stress and such, and yet he loves me unconditionally. I am so proud to call this man my husband. He does so much and asks for nothing in return. This would mean the world to me Ellen. Love you
Jamie Sweet

Hi Ellen I'm going to get to the point. I want that gmc!!!!!!!! please let it be me that you choose. thats all i have to say thank you for your time.
angie davis

Hello missy Ellen.. I am hoping you can help me. I was looking at your show today, and I was watching you give a womana GMC today. I thought to my self "Wow, it must really feel good to give things to people that need it!" I wish I could do that! Then, I sat back and said to my self "Wait a minute, I am needy!" So Here I am. I dont want to give you a long pittiful story, but I will keep it short and sweet.. I am 31 years old, work full time at an AC Company, (love my job) I am married, husband works full time at an auto shop, and have 4 beautiful boys. we own 1 car. a Honda. yes. do the math! I have 2 children that are supposed to be in safety seats, but only have room for 1, and we can never go out as a family, because we wont fit:( I never thought of doing something like this, but what the heck. Its worth a try! Imagine, going somewhere with all 6 of us, and have room for 2 car seats?!? Well, even if you dont get to read this, and I dont win, thank you for doing the things you do everyday for people less fortunate.. Much love from Florida!!! xoxoxo, love always, Stacey, Bruce, David, Joshua, Carlos, and Baby Jonn Anthony:)

Approximately 30 years ago, 2 of my friends and myself drove from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco to deliver a Ford Escort to a friend who moved there. We started out on Halloween day and on our first refuel stop we encountered Darth Vadar.
We drove for approximately 22 hours without letting the car rest and ended up breaking down in New Mexico. Thankfully one of my friends is a mechanical engineer so she was able to negotiate with the station owner to avoid a costly repair. After visiting Las Vegas, our next stop was at a motel on Hwy 1 after driving in the dark and fog. When we awoke, we encountered the beautiful CA coastline near the Hearst Castle. We arrived in LA and went to Disneyland and bought a map of the stars. My girlfriend wanted her picture taken in front of Tim Conway's house. Our next stop was Burbank to see Johnny Carson's show. My girlfriend had large sunglasses on which made him laugh. We are now over 50 years old and another trip to CA in your giveaway vehicle could bring back pleasant memories and this time we would be seeing another comic legend, Ellen. I have been divorced for 14 years and lost my full time job 4 years ago. I have been unlucky and not been able to find full time employment. My house is in foreclosure and I will soon be losing it because of the dying housing market. My son is 18 years old and for 4 years I have been battling my ex over support. This trip would give me an opportunity to relax and forget about my woes. Oh yea, could you throw in a electronic Simon game as we had one that kept ending up in the cooler. We nicknamed it suicide Simon because it never quit working. I have pictures if you're interested.

Hey Ellen!
Sorry I already sent you a comment but I wanted to fix the e-mail adress in case i happen to win I wanted it to be the right one.

Thanks,Jenna Amidon

Hi Ellen and happy birthday to Porchia,

My birthday is 3/28,which is this Friday. It's nice to know another March birthday girl! I love your show Ellen. You are truly a blessing to many!

Well, I know there are many other more deserving people who would like to win the GMC you are giving away, but I figured I would like to give it a chance, too.

In November last year, I gave my 98 Ford Windstar to my sister after she had totaled their only car and she needed something to get to work with.

Before that, I used my van, with the seats out, to go once a month and get food for our church's food pantry. It would hold around 1500 pounds of food, squatting a little at times. I also used my van to gather items donated to our church's thift store, which also helps out our pantry and other needs. When I gave her the van, it was replaced with a 91 Honda Civic hatchback, a very small car. I wasn't thinking about picking up food. I just needed to help my sister out.

Now, I get help from a 71 year-old man to pick up the pantry's food in his van and trailer. Sometimes it is an inconvenience with his schedule or if the weather isn't good, but we work it out. I appreciate his help a great deal, but I really miss my van. However, I do not regret helping out my sister. It was a blessing to be able to help.

I could really use a bigger vehicle again. I have been looking for an affordable, cheap, truck, but this could work. At this time, I can't afford one. I am not working, mostly because of severe depression and other issues.

Recently to cut our expenses down, I told my kids that they could have the house and we would move into the garage. They liked that idea. After our savings was pretty much gone from the work done in the garage, we had to take out a small home equity loan out to get the garage looking livable; but we were afraid to take out too much because of my not working. At this time, we are only waiting for water and septic to be put in. God willing, I hope to get that done this Spring. We have been living in the garage since December, just after my mom died.

I would love to have this vehicle to replace my van. Thank you for the opportunity to ask you to consider me for your GMC vehicle.

God Bless You,

Lori George - Breakabeen, NY

Holy Smokes do I ever need a new car! 65 y/o and "forced" retired since I lost my job a few years ago. Too close to 62 to find work so I just skinnied up until I could collect Social Security. Thought I had reached my golden years with the past behind me when surprise....knock, knock - who's there?
Your two oldest grandsons who were left out in the cold and ended up in the foster care system. I worked 3 months through red tape to get those boys to be able to come live with me. They have been with me for 2 years now and eat like there is no tomorrow. Both of them are headstrong for skateboarding and roller blading. My 91 LeBaron convertible is on it's last leg. The oldest won't get his license because he doesn't want to be seen driving my car. Hey - it still gets him where he wants to go! But, being a convertible I have a hard time getting them, all their skate stuff and friends into the car. There is little to no trunk room and the car isn't much bigger than the trunk. These kids are 14 and 17 and getting big.
H E L P! I have 8 grandkids so someone is always getting left behind. Thanks Ellen, your the BEST!

Hi Ellen,
I'm 38 years old and have two girls one 14 and 18 and one is ready to go to college in august and she worked hard 13 years of her life and I cant afford to get her a vehicle to even get to college she will have to find a way everyday she has college. We have a 1989 dodge diseal and it isnt reliable to even let her drive it. I would hope to win this vehicle cause she would get it for a graduation gift. I wouldn't have to worry about how she will get to college and back. She going full time student for 6 years and I told her she'd have to get a good job to get her a vehicle and she works part-time but she dont have the money to get a vehicle cause she worried about her classes at college. God Bless You for the things you do for people and keep on dancing.

hi ellen love your show , I WOULD love to win
this car for my son and his family they have
no car and he works all the time to take care of his family hes got 4 children and his wife
is a at home mom . my so is a good dad and
husband always has been
if i could do this for my son ,so he doesnt have
to ride a bus to work or walk that would be the
best thing i could do for myself.
thak you
love your show

Hi Ellen,
I always loved your show and my favorite part of your show is when you come out in stage and dance your tail off! I know you already received lots of sad stories but my story isn't sad. Ever since the new Acadia came into existence I have been visioning myself and my beautiful family riding in this amazing vehicle. I've been so obsessed with this beautiful, well designed ,dream on wheels, hallelujah car. Every where I go I see this great piece of architecture riding by me, stopping in front of me, passing me, winking its head light at me, beeping at me. I read the book called "The Secret" and it tells you how to vision yourself to what you want and I've been doing this everyday. Even though just recently Philly had a car show with every kind of exotic car you can think of I just wanted to sit in the Acadia and touch the steering wheel, and smell this refreshing Acadia smell, what a car! Please pick me and I promise I'll dance with you across the table!

Hi Ellen,
I always loved your show and my favorite part of your show is when you come out in stage and dance your tail off! I know you already received lots of sad stories but my story isn't sad. Ever since the new Acadia came into existence I have been visioning myself and my beautiful family riding in this amazing vehicle. I've been so obsessed with this beautiful, well designed ,dream on wheels, hallelujah car. Every where I go I see this great piece of architecture riding by me, stopping in front of me, passing me, winking its head light at me, beeping at me. I read the book called "The Secret" and it tells you how to vision yourself to what you want and I've been doing this everyday. Even though just recently Philly had a car show with every kind of exotic car you can think of I just wanted to sit in the Acadia and touch the steering wheel, and smell this refreshing Acadia smell, what a car! Please pick me and I promise I'll dance with you across the table!

Hi!!I live in Puerto Rico and I always see your show. I have two daughters one is 16 the other 6 and for some reason I want to share with you the following about my car . I have two jobs one as a kinder teacher and in the afternoon I give tutoring to five students from first to fourth grade helping them with the homeworks so I take them from school in my car to my house and there begins the second job. I have spend in this week about $2,000.00 fixing mechanical problems with my van and the days of my car are counted. The car is from 2000. Anyway , you are the best continue your good work and if some day you come to P.R. you can visit I live on front of the beach Hope you like I think is of the little places that can still medium class can afford to live near the beach Love you!!!

Hi Ellen
Love your show, I think my parents deserve this vehicle. I have had to move back home with my parents because I am going through a divorce and cant afford to live on my own. They welcomed me with open arms(I am 46) My grandmother lives with them (she is 98) they are always helping and taking care of everyone and I think they deserve alot more than I could ever give them.
With all the doctor appointments my mom has to take people to this car would really help her out . Right now they are driving a 1992 Buick and it is not doing to well. Please consider my mom and dad for your car .
Thanks for all you do
Lori

hey Ellen first i would like to say that i watch your show all the time i love you. Okay so let me tell you why my family deserves this car. In my family there is 3 my mother my granny and i. my mother pays all the bills on her minimum wage budget i honestly dont know how she does it. we live in San diego which is hard because of the living expenses. My mom owns a '90 ford van and its completely falling apart not only on the outside but the engine is having some trouble as well she saved money to fix it, when she did the problem only got worse but she had no money to fix it again. I go to college and have a job i saved up for a car because is far and taking public transportation is kind of hard at 10 pm. i bought myself a daewoo which apperently noone can fix. But it for right now it's taking me to where i need to be. The car isnt registered because there charging me too much and for that car it's not worth it. Everyday i get in that car i worry i might not make it home. i drive my grandmother to her doctors Appointments and i go to school and work i really dont know what we would do if i lost my daewoo. my mother tells me she'll save up for a car for me and although that's sweet of her i know we cant afford it right now. I hope you read this yourself and if you dont think im worthy then please consider my mom she is the greatest and she deserves it. thanks

Hey Ellen,
ok so maybe i don't deserve 2 win a new car, however my sister, Amanda totally does! She's a single mom and her car was stolen then when it was recovered they said they fixed it but soon after it overheated. Shortly after that she lost her job. Despite all this she's still the happiest most upbeat person i know! I would love 2 see her face if she won the GMC Acadia, she's the most giving girl i know it would be nice 2 beable 2 give back 2 her!

ELLEN U ROCK! U CRACK ME UP!

Hi Ellen ,
I was watching your show today.I don't get to do much with work .Any how I wanted to try for the Arcadia but not for me ,My sister.Her car is old and tiny for her family.My grandmother gave her - her old car so she could get a new one.she did years ago.But if anyone was desirving of a car that would be her.she had my nephew at 18 and she has had nothing but health problems since .she got a blood clot in her thigh which has fixed self permantly in the vain which is good because it stops any new ones from passing.she also has thyroid problems.She is now on cumadin and synthroid and a few other pills for life.at the age of 24 she stoped her life to take care of our grandmother who was ill.She was there for 5 or 6 yrs,But it got hard with her Health.So she moved out And our grandmother passed a year later ,she dosen't say anything but you know it haunts her.Then at the age of 32 she got pregnat with my niece ,She risked her life to have her she spent the last 2 months of the pregnacy in the hospitial.The doctors took Emma early.She is doing well ,it is two yrs now and she has joined a gym and is determend to fight her bad health,She may be my baby sister and looks to me as her hero why I don't know.She has been threw alot and has had enough and wants to get better.She is on the large side as well as tall,My nephew is tall ,its hard for her to bend down and get Emma in and out of her carseat.My future brother inlaw is a good man and helps her out but he can't always be there (he is also very tall)to see all of them in this car makes me think of clowns getting in and out of little cars.Thank you for taking the time to read this.I really do love my sister and would do anything to help her thank you.

Hi, Ellen
I want to frist tell you I love your show, you are an insperation to me. You do a great job everyday!! The reason I should win the car is because I am taking care of my 2 children while there dad is in a rehab center for drugs I am also going to school Monday thru Friday. I travel a 100 miles those days, plus on the weekends I travel 80 miles to take my kids to see there dad. I am having to borrow a truck from my mom because my truck has alot of miles on it, drinks alot of gas and works when it wants to, so this is why you should give me this new vehicle. If I don't win it its ok I'll still love you and your show...

Thanks Kristy

Hi Ellen,

Love your show. Was going to enter myself into your contest for the car because I have had the worst 2 years of my life but I don't want to enter I would like the person who is terminally ill to have. Last year I thought I was terminally ill and thank god I wasn't, so I somewhat know what this person is going thru. So I hope you will take my plea into consideration for the terminally ill person. I also want to tell you that I have very depressed but for the hour I watch your show you lift my spirits and bring me joy. May God Bless You.

Laureen

Dear Ellen,
Hi, my name is Nikita Rogalny and I am 17 years old and I am in foster care. My whole life I was physically, and verbally abused by my biological mother and her boyfriend up until three years ago. On June 10, 2005 I was brought into foster care along with my younger brother and sister. So for the past three years I have moved from home to home just waiting for a family to adopt us, and being a teenager its a lot harder because of the age. Finally on November 1, 2007 a couple with two kids has decided to adopt all three of us kids. Since I've been in foster care I haven't been able to get a car because social services doesn't have insurance, but my new foster parents have decided to put me on their insurance. I want to thank you for reading my comment and by the way my mom really loves your show. Peace and love

Dear Ellen, I love your show. I get home from picking up my two girls from school just in time to watch it. I would so love to win the GMC Acadia. I just had my third child on March 14th.2008. A little boy, and we really need a new car. I have a 74 Volkswagen Beetle and my husband has a 85 truck. Neither vehicle is big enough for the five of us now. My husband works very hard so that we can pay our bills but we just don't make enough to take on a car payment. We aren't even able to go visit our families together, who live over 100 miles away because we all cannot fit in one car. Thanks for this opportunity Ellen. You truely are a wonderful person and do wonderful things for people! God Bless you! -Sarah

HI Ellen,
Just watched your show, and thought how grand it would be to have a new car!!! Mine is a junker, leaks transmission fluid...can't afford a new one. But got to reading others messages and figured some of these people need it worse then I do..But here is my story, I have a mentally handicapped son that is 25, so I stay home and take care of him, lol...thats my job. He is a joy, the most easy going you could ever meet. So hope the car last for awhile...Love your show and I hope one of the most needy person gets the new car...
Thank You,
Sue

Hi Ellen. Love you and your show. Would love to drive to LA and meet you. I recently asked my daughter to plan a trip to Orlando for her and me. I told her you would be at Universal Studios and I would like to see the show there. She made all of the plans and I was very excited only to find out later she had the wrong week. We just got back. Orlando was great but I still haven't met you. It now looks like I have to win the car and drive to LA to see you. I'm not going to lie to you I am not disabled, have never been abused by anyone, and my health is good. So I can think of no good reason for you to give the car to me. But do not let that stop you. See you soon; can not wait to be on the show with you.

Dear Ellen, My sons and I just finished watching your show and they are ALL over me doing this for the chance to win a new vehicle. This after a fun ride in our van today home from school with the brakes going (seriously!) This horrible brake light came on with an exclamation point and we had minamal brake-age. (It will be brought in tomorrow, I'm not a crazy Mom) But "in these times of financial difficulty" any extra expense kills you. It seems our car fund never gets past $200 and we need to tap into it. Our beautiful 1994 Big, Green Rolling Turd(stolen from RV movie with affection) is dying a slow expensive death and although painful, we can only afford to fix it instead of replacing it. Like everyone writing to you we have had our share of bad luck and that has kept us from ever having a new car or even a house. BUT,we have been blessed with each other and that makes all the crap that falls a little easier to handle. I don't know what to write to you, I wish we could tell you how much this would mean to us and show what a huge difference it would make in our lives. I know its only a car, but I can a assure you a new car would be life changing for us.We love your show, My 7 year old calls you the Danc'n lady! You make people happy and that is alot right now. We ask from the bottom of our Cheese-head hearts to pick us for this wonderful chance. You could come hang with us in Wisconsin! Take care,Julie Lynn and Son's

Hello Ellen, I love watching you on TV. Now, about this GMC Acadia...I would love to have it. I am from a small town in Kentucky, and I own a 2002 FORD Focus. yes, it is pretty new, but I am in college, and I am married, and I have a 3 year old...so I do a lot of running. My car is about to fall apart, there are so many miles on it and the interior is ruined. Not to mention, my husband is 6'3", so he has to put the drivers seat in the back to be able to drive. I also haul around my brother in law a lot, and there is just NO room. My car is a piece of junk. The doors won't open half of the time, the trunk will not close, and the radio only plays one station...if I'm lucky. I recently purchased my first house, and I have been trying to save money to buy a new car, but life can throw you some hard balls, and I never can get ahead. But, I hope that who ever you give it too will enjoy it as much as I would. Thanks for being on TV and making me laugh for an hour, it really helps me to relive stress that occurs daily. Take care, Ellen.

Hi Ellen,
I have read the other entries and they probably deserve the car more than I. I can't say I have ever done anything all that great, but I would love a car. I would like to win for all the women who have ever had a car die before they made their last payment, or were told by their child's home room Mom they couldn't bring a treat because the children won't eat it, or who went to donate a coat at the donation site only to be offered a slip to get free clothes or any other of the myriad of sad things that have occurred this year!
I have decided that I have as much chance as winning this car as I have of finding Mr. Right, but a girl has to try. Ellen, all I want is a guy that works, and treats my daughter great, and maybe to be as thin as I was , the day I came home from the hospital with her, 11 years ago. Oh and I would also like to finish my degree in Social work which has taken 15 years, and to never ever hear another love song dedicated on my radio station again. If I can't have any of these things, CAN'T I HAVE THE ACADIA? I love the show, the dancing of the audience makes my day!I always feel better about my life after I watch the audience. Oh and as a side note this car will help me with the parking war, I am having with my neighbor. There is a free space that anyone can park in, he takes it and if I get it he honks at me. My life has become so crazy that I wait for him to leave and then I shoot in there. He does it to me also, he will refuse to go anywhere all weekend to keep me from getting it. I could park elsewhere, but I just want to reign victorious over something, so I am riding shot gun over this space. A car could help this! I know it sounds crazy, but I am 35 and a single parent with no social life, so it's my entertainment and it keeps my mind sharp! I live in Painesville, Ohio and that should explain it! WONDERFUL SHOW!

Hi Ellen,
I love your show and would watch it every day except that work gets in the way some days. Anyway I happened to be watching today and heard that you were giving a car away. Although I would like a new car, I would like my daughter to have one even more. She is an amazing young woman, caring for her 6 month old baby, her little sister who has down syndrome and other children with disabilities. The problem with her car is that it is falling apart and her gas gauge no longer works. Anyway, since I can't afford to buy her a car, I was hoping you would. Thanks Ellen.

Hi ellen,

I love your show but I dont usually get to wath it because I am at work, but today I came home sick with the flu which for my family of six means that a bill wont get paid because I missed a day from work. It wasnt always like that for my family, last year my husband was diagnosed with rnal kidney failure and put on dialysis which caused him to hav to quit his job driving trucks because he had to dialysize every 3 hours. This put an incredible financial burden on our family and we lost our place to live. We were offered an opportunity to move from southern california to northern california with my mom. This meant I had to quit my job, which I loved, and pack up my four children and move. I took my savings and headed to norten cal. None of us were happy to do this but we had no choice. When we got here we had no medical, no jobs, and were forced to seek federal aid. Because we had two 1999 cars and my husband didnt have much use for his car, I loaned my car out to my aunt who didnt have a car, because she needed more than I did. I felt like if I could be a blessing to her then God would bless me. Which brings me to why I would like to have this car. As I said I have four children and one nissan pathfinder which we squeez into to go on family outings. my children are 14-5 and it makes outings so uncomfortable. There is no way that I could afford a car note along with all the other bills that weigh us down. I am not sad that this has happened to us, but I am blessed whether I get this car or not bcause God has supplied ALL of my needs.

Hi Ellen,
I love watching you so much because all my stress leaves for that hour and I can laugh and feel better.I would absolutly love winning the GMC .We own older,bigger vehicles(over 10yr) that are breaking down and costing us a ton in gas .We have 2 children one whom is handicap and requirers going back and forth to doctor appts.
My husbands mom lives an hour away and has lung cancer so we drive every week to see her in a truck that cant pass smog and is losing a transmission.We both work and are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.
Thank-you for this opportunity.
Sincerely, Debi A.

Hi Ellen,

As with so many posts, I too am a single mom. My husband died in 1993 and my boys were 4 and 18 months. After he died, I tried to be mom and dad to my boys and one of our greatest joys, was being able to camping. I had an F-150 truck with a 5th wheel trailer and we were always on the go.
But then I had to sell just about everything to cover all the bills piling up. I now drive a Chevy Cavalier and it can't pull a wagon much less a trailer so we don't camp anymore.
I would love the GMC Acadia because we could put our tents, sleeping bags, and all the other great stuff needed to camp. And maybe, I might get brave and get a tow package added and get a tent-trailer.
I feel so sad for my boys because I can't give them what they love and if you pick me to get the vehicle, our whole world could change for the better.

Hi Ellen! You are the BEST!!!!!!! I laugh and dance with you every chance I get! We are blessed by the good Lord to have you here, you make so many people happy, and I along with many others are grateful to have you in our lives. Thank you soooo much. This is not for me it is for my mother, Maggie. She is a vibrant 75 year old full of love and life and has always given everything up so we kids could have what we needed. My father died when I was 17 and my mother was only 39 yrs. She never remarried. She was one of those 1950's wives who stayed home and raised her children while my Dad went to work and supported the family. When he died she was left having to find employement in a small midwestern town and support 4 children. My Dad had just purchased a farm and made one payment. This farm was purchased for the purpose of putting we four kids through college. He was on a caterpiller clearing scrub brush and trees when one of the branches from a tree broke off and pinned him to the dozer stopping his heart and killing him, he was 41 yrs. old. When he died she said if it killed her she would make every payment on that farm to put us through college and she did it! We all got to go to college without one student loan to repay!!! But she did without so much for herself and never had a new car or house her whole life. She does have a used car but has had to invest quite alot into it to keep it running. Please give her this gift of a brand new acadia it would mean so much. Thank You for all the great good you do. You are appreciated and loved! Teri

Hi Ellen,

I love your show and watch it everyday! I saw the segment about winning the new GMC Acadia. I am writing, not to win it for me, but for my husband. My husband got me a new car about a year and a half ago. At the time I got my new car my husband was driving a 1991 pontiac with over 200,000 miles. He had been driving it since we were in high school (we graduated in 1998!). When I got my car we traded in the pontiac and he took my old car, a 1997 saturn. He is still driving the saturn and it is falling apart on us. We are pretty strapped for cash now and can't afford a new car since my husband finished school last year and we have now had to start repaying his school loans. I would love to win this car for my well deserving husband!

Hi Ellen,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to write to you and also enter the contest for the new car. I have just reached my milestone also, which was a little earth shaking. I am raising 4 daughters with my husband and could truly use a reliable vehicle. My vehicle is a 1997 van and my husband has a 1992 mercury. Both of our vehicles are being patched from the inside out. We are hard working but do not see a newer vehicle in our future for quite some time. There is not much public transportation in Phoenix, so we must drive the girls to whereever they need to be, such as school, work, church, etc. A reliable car would be a wonderful addition to the family.

Thanks so much, we Love your show.

Mary Ann G.

HEY ELLEN,
You are wonderful. Please, please, give me a chance. I'm 46. The truck I have has 163,000 miles on it gas hog and is dying I need a reliable vehicle as my Ma is a very active 86 year old who is still on our hobby farm 46 miles away North. Spunky like your Ma Ellen. But, after Christmas we found out her Aortic heart valve needs replacing. Since my Dad passed away in 2005 I promised Dad I'd take care of her, I am an adult caregiver/only child. Another reason is I just gotten engaged Valentines Day. My fiance lives 60 miles away East and GUESS WHAT ELLEN? I drive through ARCADIA, Wisconsin (GMC ARCADIA:))to see him. When we move together, it'll be more miles for me to work. That Arcadia would look good driving through Arcadia, Wisconsin. U R COOL. Kim

I thought why me?, but then I thougt why not me? I can't be the lucky winner if I don't at least try. I would love an Arcadia. Hey I even went to Arcadia Elementry School. I think it is meant to be.

Hi Ellen! I love you! And why do I so desperately need that gorgeous Acadia? Six years ago I moved 15 feral cats 300 miles away to upstate New York, from what I had known, my family, work, friends, because my landlord was killing them after I began taking care of them, 8 were killed after I had them all fixed with shots. I was fortunate to save the rest when I moved upstate NY. They are all insiders, but along the way I also adopted two rescue dogs. The winters are brutal, it's hard living here, I am relocating to west coast Florida, it's in the works! How will I move all my babies is the dilemma stopping me! The Acadia would be purrfect for my animals and me to move in and enjoy for many years to come in our new home in sunny Florida! Boy do I need an Acadia to finalize my move, have everyone safe in the vehicle, and enjoy our trip together! Please Ellen, can you help me, without good transportation I don't know how we will move! And no matter what, I love you!

Hi Ellen,
I cried watching your show today...Hearing the story about the teacher losing her house and having to take a second job because her husband got hurt at work...wow! It just shows what people are willing to do for their family!! Which is why I am writing you. I am 34 yrs old and I am currently staying with my Uncle and my Grandmother. You see, I was young and in love and stupid and I made some mistakes.Now I'm in debt, and cannot afford to live on my own. I dont make alot of money at my full-time job, so I decided to start looking for a part time job so that I could get myself out of debt. Then my grnadma got hurt and couldn't get around any longer on her own. So I moved in with my uncle so that I could help him take care of her. The doctors told her she could no longer drive because of her eye sight.Then, she somehow hurt her shoulder and now after months of taking her to therapy, she's still might have to have surgery. She's 78 and a breast cancer surviver! She was able to finally have the surgery she needed on her eyes.But with her shingles and the limited amount of strength she has to get in and out of my car, is hard for her. I would like to get a bigger vehicle so that it's easier for her to get in and out of when I'm driving her around to her appointments or out shopping. And that is large enough to support her electric scooter.Thank you Ellen for being such an awesome person! The WORLD needs more people with BIG HEARTS!!

Dear Ellen - The reason that I would love to win a new GMC Acadia is because my husband will never think that we have enough extra money to buy a "new" car. My husband and I both have our own used, bumbed and bruised cars. Both cars run however my husband and I both went to college, are paying back student loans and working full time as teachers in South Dakota. We just got married in May 2007,bought our own home and now are expecting our first baby in October and are so excited. The winters in Rapid City can get pretty ugly and I my husband would love to be able to get his family a new safe SUV to drive in the winter however finacially we are unale to budget in a new car. Everytime we see a newer SUV one of us comments on how nice it would be to have a car like that when our baby comes, which just makes my husband feel bad because he is unable to provide a new car for me. Honestly I would love a new car however I think that I am one of the luckiest women because I have a wonderful husband and a great life but a new SUV would give my husband alittle piece of mind and make him so happy. Thank you and keep dancing!!!!

Hi Ellen, first of all we love your show,i am a single mom of three wonderful kids,i have been on my own for five years now.it would be wonderful to not only win a car,but to actually own something.i have been blessed with a good job in child nutrition thats helped me be there when my kids need me.i make do with what i have and make the best of it,i am always spending extra ,money to repair something on my car.i wish everyone luck but also hope i am the lucky one
love ya
penny hamrick,of grover north carolina

Dear Ellen,    I'm nearly 48 divorced and going to a local community college and will be graduating may 2008. i will be the first one to ever graduate in our family. i have a 1997 Saturn and it's usually parked on the side of the road i pray just to get back and forth to school , then it's parked the rest of the week don't know what I'm going to do when i get a job! if your in Alabama and pass a Saturn on the side of the road wave because it will be me. I feel like a beggar love your show!                           sincerely                          Charlotte b  

Hi ELLEN LOVE THE SHOW SO MUCH! I AM TERMINALLY
ILL AND I HAVE A HARD TIME CLIMBING IN AND OUT
OF THE CAR, IF I HAD THE ACADIA I COULD TAKE
MY WHEELCHAIR AND DRIVE OUT THERE TO SEE YOU!
THAT WOULD BE A GMC DREAM COME TRUE!

Hi Ellen, I totally love your show. You always seem to put a smile on my face. well my husband and I just recently moved into our home and he bought me a new car, since my 1990 toyota always stopped on the road with me and the kids. Well he has a 1990 ford f150 truck that is just about falling apart, but we cannot afford another car right now. we are hoping to get him a car in maybe two year. Personnally I think he is afraid to part with his baby. I hope we can win this new GMC Acadia and not have to drive in the ford truck that every part shakes and looks to fall off coming up our rough unpaved drive way.

Dear Ellen:

Today is 3-24-08 and i watched your show today and was inspired to post a comment. I'm 53 and one of your many fans, i live in fort wayne, indiana. I'm not going to waste space talking about my trials and tribulations because if they don't kill you they make you stronger, and i assure you that i am one strong woman. Strong enough to drive that GMC from fort wayne, in. to your show. Life is about making good memories, it took me a long time to realize that. This is my mission in life now "making good memories" and a trip to your show by car (i don't fly) would make a lot of good memories for myself and others.

I think your great and i really love your show, so keep on keep'n on.

judy

Hi Ellen,
I'm watching your show today and would love the opportunity to win a GMC Acadia. Like everyone else who will be writing in, I need a new car. I'm a single mom with one child still at home and drive my cars till they are ready for the junk yard. My last car was 13 years old when I finally got a new one, and my current vehicle is 13 years old, with another child heading off for college in the fall, i guess i'll have to push this one a little longer. The main reason though is i would love to make a cross country trip with my best friends (my sisters Donna and Dianne). We love spending time together and our visits are always filled with wonderful memories and laughter. I love your show, laughter really is the best medicine.

I love your show. I watch it every chance I get. Will here is my story on why I would like to win the GMC Acadia. I do not want it for myself I would give the car away to my mother. Her and my father have been married for 50 years. They have raised five children. I think my mother deserve a new car she has worked hard all of her life. My father was a farmer before he retired. I have seen her work in the field all day just like a man. Now that they have retired from farming she still works to help ends meet. She works at a department story and makes cakes on the side. My father has several health problems when he is able he to works side jobs with other farmers. A couple of months a go he had to go to a doctor that was a couple of hours away and have some minor surgeons done. My sisters take time off of work every time he has to go back to the doctor. Mom also goes with him for support. They do not have a car that is dependable enough to go such a long way. My mom has a car it is over 25 years old and she has been in two wrecks with the car none of which have been here fault. Each time the car was totaled but my father would buy the car back and fix it because they did not have the extra income for a new car. All their extra money goes toward my father’s medicine. My father knows a little about body work so he has fixed it both times because they can not afford a new car on their fixed income. When it rains the car gets soaked inside. I think my parents deserve a new car, if I could I would go out and buy them one.

Hi Ellen, You Rock! We Love You! At our house we watch your show everyday... My husband, myself and our 4 children could truly use the GMC Arcadia because we have never owned a car that wasn't already more than 12 years old. Currently we the proud owners of 4 cars... The 1984 Jeep has fuel line leak, the 1991 Honda CRX 2 seater, the 1992 Dodge van that we have to transport my handicapped daughter runs but, I think it gets about 6 miles to the gallon, and the car that I drive a 1994 Mazda Protege that runs well but, the windshield leaks so the seats and floor are all wet all the time. I'm fearful that the floor will rust and fall out after a while hopefully not while we're in it. I hope that we win this GMC Arcadia 8 seat-er, WOW, then we wouldn't have to take 2 crappy car's we could all go together! Even if we don't win Ellen you still rock!!!
Thanks for your time,
The Schreck's

DEAR ELLEN,
FIRST OF ALL LET ME START OFF BY TELLING YOU THAT YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST WOMEN OUT THERE!!! EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU MAKES US LAUGH!!! WE REALLY LOVE YOUR SHOW!!! ITS TOTALLY GREAT!!!
THE REASON I THINK THAT I SHOULD WIN THE CAR IS THAT I AM PREGNANT WITH BABY # 3 RIGHT NOW!!! BUT ITS BEEN QUITE A STRUGGLE!!! IM 26 YEARS OLD AND WE HAVE GONE THROUGH 5 MISCARRIAGES!!! IN JUNE 2003 I HAD TO BURY MY BABY BOY!!! IT WAS SO HEART BREAKING!!! BUT FORTUNATELY I GAVE BIRTH TO A BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY BABY GIRL IN MAY OF 2004!!! OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS 2 OF THE MISCARRIAGES HAPPENED AND I REALLY THOUGHT THAT I DIDNT WANT ANYMORE CHILDREN!!! WELL I GUESS GOD HAD ANOTHER PLAN FOR US BECAUSE LIKE I SAID I AM NOW GOING ON BABY # 3 AND IM TOTALLY EXCITED!!! I REALLY THINK THAT THIS CONTEST IS AN ANSWERED PRAY BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT WE ARE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER VEHICLE BUT MY HUSBAND IS ALSO LOOKING FOR A TRUCK FOR HIMSELF!!! SO WE ARE BASICALLY STUCK BOTH WAYS!!! IF I GOT A BIGGER VEHICLE MY HUSBAND WOULD STILL HAVE TO DRIVE HIS OLD CAR BUT IF HE GOT A TRUCK I WOULD HAVE TO MANAGE TO CRAM 3 KIDS INTO A CAR SO I GUESS WERE STUCK BOTH WAYS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY E MAIL AND THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR AWESOME SHOW!!! I LOVE IT!!! -STEPHANIE-

Dear Ellen,first i would like to say what a wonderful,caring person you are.i can tell you give with ALL of your heart.i would like to win the Acadia for my husband.He has worked so hard his whole life,sometimes two jobs.he is good at fixing things and has always had to fix our car or truck,and always when its very cold out.our truck is a 84chevy and can't drive it because it has so much wrong with it,but he is trying to work on it when he gets a day off from work.we also have a 96chevy car with alot wrong with it but he is trying to fix that to.he gives so much of himself to people all the time.i wish just once he could have something new.my heart just breaks when i see him tired and trying to fix these vehicles.he is such a wonderful husband and father and grandfather.he always puts everyone first.thankyou,i watch your show all the time,thankyou for making me laugh and for all you do.mamie scalise

hi ellen,
i am writing to let you know that i am 36 years old, and i am disable, my disorder is heredity, my brother died from it, and his son died, and his daughter has it now, my aunt also died from it, my other aunt has it also, its on my fathers side. That GMC will be nice for me to carry my chair around. i watch ur show when i can, my mom and me love to watch you dance.

Hi, Ellen. Love your show, and I would love it more if I won the car. Right now Im supporting my daughter in U.F. (Go Gators) , and everytime I go see her I have to go on that stupid bus. Don't get me wrong I'll go see her even walking , but it would be nice on a new car. By the way, I like how you dance. Bye--Elida in Miami

Dear Ellen,
I would love to be the winner of the brand new Acadia! I am currently a college student in Boulder Colorado! I live with five girls and we love the outdoors. During the winter season we enjoy going up to the mountains together, and getting out as much as we can. With spring just around the corner we are looking forward to getting out on the lake, and seeing the beautiful Colorado weather! We love taking our day trips, but struggle with transportation for all of us. It would be so helpful to just take one vehicle and pack it up for the day. Winning this car would not just be a present for myself, but for my entire house hold. Schools great and we study hard, but living in this beautiful state some times us girls just want to have fun! Love the show, hope all is well!
Meredith

Hello Ellen, I would like to start by saying that I love your show!! Today was great because the choir sung and danced and filled the studio with the holy spirit!!!( Gotta love that!). I am not writing you in regards to myself, I'm writing for my husband. My husband has made so many sacrifices for our family! He's the only one working because we have one child with mild autism and another child with severe asthma. So, four years ago we made the decision to cut our income in half and have atleast one of us readily accessible for our children. My husband drives a car that has over 240,000 miles on it. He breaks out in bumps sometimes because he's allergic to the old rusted and torn leather in the car. He tries to provide the best living for his family. I would love for him to receive the GMC!!! The car that he drives was given to him by his dad ( Who passed away from cancer a year ago). My husband has never own a new car, and this car is truly on its last leg! ELLEN PLEASE HELP! I just wish that I could fullfill his every desire because he is an excellent husband, dad, and son!

hi ellen
if i could win this car it would help us to get out of the suv we have feel like we are upside down in ours if we won we could built a room on to the house so that my brother could get in and out we have steps getting to the house everytime he come i have to tote him in and out i am 47 he is 52 i weigh about 125 he is about 160 our family is close he love to come but feels like he is a problem to get into the house but i just tell him no problem i just enjoy him coming and not to feel like he is a problem rather have him come when he wants to than never come we live in a habitat for humanity home and we are blessed but i am trying to fix it so he can get in on his own

Hey Ellen! My fiance' Melissa and I were watching your show and we saw the chance to come to L.A. in a brand new GMC Acadia and we had to jump at it. We live in a small desert town in New Mexico with our kids (Trent age 9, Tristan age 7, Gideon age 5, Sven age 4, Andrew age 2, and Thomas age 1). We came to Melissa's hometown here in NM last April so that melissa could be with her family and so that they could help us out. We left everything behind that we had in South Carolina where I'm from when we came here. It's taken us almost a year to get back to where we were before we moved here. We have a small 3 bedroom, one bath apartment on the second floor.(carrying the groceries up the stairs for all 8 of us is a huge task) The only thing thats harder than all of that is the fact that we do not have a car. We simply don't have the money to get a vehicle big enough to seat all of us. (Safely and legally) We never get to go anywhere together as a family. I usually walk to the store and run all the errands on foot. The only time that we do get to go places together is when Melissa's sister is in town and she as well as her husband bring both of their cars and take us to their house for family functions and visits. It would mean so much to all of us if we were to get selected to come to L.A. It would be the first time that we were ever able to take a family vacation. Ellen we love your show so much and we hope you the best in all things.

Hey Ellen! My name is Jessica (22). I would LOVE to win the GMC Acadia; however, I do not have a good enough story to win. BUT my sister Lacey (25) does. She really NEEDS and DESERVES to win this SUV. Her husband was in a horrible car accident in August '07. It has left him mentally and physically disabled. They have two children, Kailey (6) and Brayden (2). My sister has a car, but it is not big enough for all of her husband's equipment. She has to take him to theraphy 3 times a week and it is really difficult on her with his walker and wheel chair. My sister Lacey really deserves to win the GMC Acadia I hope you will choose her.

Love you dearly Ellen,
Jessica Taylor

Hi Ellen, It would be unbelievable if my husband won an Acadia. He has brain cancer and has been driving his black GMC Sonoma for thirteen years now. It needs a new clutch and tires and is rusted in some spots. He never complains about driving it but hopes one day he can finally get a new vehicle. Something he can be proud to drive.

He was diagnosed in 2003 with two inoperable brain tumors. He underwent radiation and the tumors shrunk and continued to remain stable for the past four years. His last MRI showed a change in one of the tumors. He then started chemotherapy in Febuary and has completed that. We are going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN this week to see how or if the chemo has helped him. We are very hopeful.

We have three boys. My husband works long work weeks so that I can stay home with them. We could never afford another car payment.

I would love to see him be chosen to win this prize. He is an amazing husband and father and loved deeply by his family and friends.

Thank You Ellen. LaDonna Wilm

Ellen, I am a retired wife of a teacher, who is also retired, and a new Acadia, would be a fantastic way to travel and see the U.s.. We own an Acadia, and what a great vehicle. My husband would be out-of-his-mind if this happened. I think your show is the greatest! You do so many good things for people. There isn't medal big enough to show how much you really care for people, and animals, which I love, too. I would just love to come to your show and give you the biggest hug. My name is Alma, and thanks for everything you do.

Dear Ellen,
Today is March 24th and you just announced on your show that if you would like to win the GMC Acadia to go on line and give it a shot. So here I am. I have been a single parent for the past 17 years enjoying my daughters each and every moment. I thank God every day for the special moments...

My daughter will be leaving for graduate school in a couple of months. How LUCKY could I be to win this prize and give it to her in your name. This comes from my heart in very simple words from me to you; thanks for the OPPORTUNITY! And yes, I have FUN watching your show.

Thanks,

Marisol Gomez :)

Dear Ellen,    I'm nearly 48 divorced and going to a local community college and will be graduating may 2008. i will be the first one to ever graduate in our family. i have a 1997 Saturn and it's usually parked on the side of the road i pray just to get back and forth to school , then it's parked the rest of the week don't know what I'm going to do when i get a job! if your in Alabama and pass a Saturn on the side of the road wave because it will be me. love your show!                           sincerely                          Charlotte b  

Hi Ellen,
The person that I believe would benefit greatly from getting this vehicle is my daugher Loralee. Her husband Philip just left this week with his Marine unit for destination unknown.
They are so upside down with their loan that when they went to the car dealership they would of had to give up the vehicle and pay an additional $4,000.
While Philip is gone, my daughter with one on the way and my grandbaby (Ashlynn) will be coming to stay with me.
It would be wonderful if this would happen for them to relieve some of the stress by the time he returns to the US.
Thank you for doing so much for your viewers.
Have a great week, Denise

Dear Ellen,
Hi, my name is Jenna,I am ten years old, and I live in Camillus New,York. I love your show!! I watch it every day and today I saw that you were giving away a car and that is the one thing that my parents need. They spend all of there money on me and my 14 year old sister for sports, so they don't have enough money to fix up there cars.My dad gets laided off from work alot so we don't have that much money for sports and groceries. This year my sister couldn't go to volleyball camp because gas was too much money and the camp it's self cost $375. My mom needs to buy four tires and her engine makes loud noises. My dad's car is 19 years old, it's a 1988 chevorlet. My parents are hardworking and caring people and they really deserve a new car. They don't know that i am writing this letter and if they win the car they will be so happy and we can play sports and have enough money groceries. I think if anyone deserves this car it is my mom and dad. It would be much easier for my mom and dad if they got a new car.

From,Jenna

Hi Ellen,

I would love to be the owner of this new truck because it would make transporting family members to doctor’s appointment, grocery shopping and to visit each other more efficient.

I'm the only one in my family (in Chicago) who owns a reliable vehicle so I’m often called upon when they need to get to and from places. The problem is my vehicle (a Chevrolet tracker) is quite small making it hard to transport more than 2-3 family members at once. I recently purchased a car seat for my nephew who's 2 years old so now only 1 person can sit in the back seat if he’s present. Guess what? My sister has 5 kids so it’s a tough decision when picking who gets to ride in the car and who gets to take the bus.

Take care,

Shanelle M.

Hi! Ellen,
First of all I love your show, when I can't watch I record it and watch it later. The reason I need a car is I have a Sebring right now and if you have ever noticed it is a low riding car. I have Lupus and my knees are getting so stiff right now that it is hard for me to get in and out of the car. I have to raise the steering wheel everytime to get out and in the car. I heard about the trip today and wanted to also say that I would love to travel with my daughters and sister across country to your show. When my daughters were in high school, they neither one got to go on their school trip due to me and their father going through a very nasty divorce. I made just enough money to keep a roof over our heads and they never once complained that they couldn't do what the other children got to do. They are both grown now and have families of their own but I sure would love to do this for them. Thank you.

I think it would really be cool to win the GMC Acadia. My daughter and grandchildren would love to take a trip out west to the Rockies or the desert. Can't get all of them in the minivan.
You have a great show, keep up the good work!

Hi Ellen,
I kinda feel it's carma that Your show was about the many things today.First I'll explain:
My son's 7th birthday was this weekend along with Easter, my husband ( whom has been unemployed for 1 year) has pnemonia and its been the weekend from hell!
But still as a mother a 3 I kept my mommy face on gave Ryan his birthday party, boiled 6 dozen eggs for My 3 kids, colored eggs, took care of my husband and worked on top of all that.
So today was my day off I usually watch General Hospital and Then Ellen. Well from pure exastion I feel asleep during General and woke up hearing this wonderfull singing. The kids Ryan, Jada and Brady came in to say Mom Ellens dancing, because we always dance, and then Ryan heard you say that someone could win a CAR!.He said to me That i had to call you right away. I informed him that you cant call Ellen, but we could write too her on the computer, so he pulled me out of bed.
Our minivan was reposed back in 2005 because my husband got laid off and my Dad (god love him) gave us one to use, But it doenst allow us all to go anywhere as a family because it doesnt fit all of us. Thats why Ryan wants me to write too you to try and win the new car that fits 8 people. He said he would be so happy to have all of us be able to drive together and some off his friends.
He also wants me too tell you that him and his brother our baseball experts and if you ever needany advice or knowledge on the Yankees and Redsox from a 7 and 5 year old he is you man. My children our the love of my life and I wish I could give them everything they want, but I do give them everything they need.
I would be soo excited to have Ryan and I have a chance to win the car ( since he is the one who told me to do it), he is such a good son.
We love you Ellen and keep up the awsome job you do everyday.
Also tell Porsha HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Have a great day and happy belated Easter.
Heather & Ryan King....Hi Ellen I am Ryan, I am 7 and I would like to talk to you about baseball. My birthday was Friday and I love everything about baseball. I see the other kids on your show with there talents and thats mine baseball. Hope my mom can win the car..thanks Ellen

Hi Ellen. I love your show. I've never won anything in my life and my luck has been down lately. My car needs a new transmission and I've been bumming rides and using my mom's car. I wouldn't be able normally to use mom's car but she had an accident by falling down the steps and breaking several bones. So I've been taking care of her too. I'm also unemployed because I got laid off last October, not fun. It would be a wonderful gift to win and get a break.

Thanks

AS a fellow New Orleanian,I love your show,and watch it every chance I get.The car givaway was so great and while i'LL never get a new one,it's good to see others happiness.I now live in Baton Rouge,sinceKatrina,my house in Algiers is for sale,so,if you know anyone wanting to buy in Algiers,let me know. I am asking 129000.00 for it.Thoght I would also ask you to get Christian LeBlanc from the Y&R on your show ,he is also from NO. thanks for making people smile in the mist of the times we live in ,laughter really is the best medicine. i sincerely,joanrgilkes

Dear Ellen,
I am writing in regards to the Acadia. Of course right? Arent we all. Anyway I honestly believe that My family and I would benefit from winning the Acadia because of plaque we have called "BrokenCarSyndrome" (Dont know if its a real disease but if it were we have it.) Where should I start. I dont have the greatest credit and I cant get a loan for a new car (due to a divorce she really began the plague). I always have to buy cheap used vehicles. I 1st bought a 95 ford taurus and the soft plug went on that. so it kinda shot the vehicle. My inlaws loaned us 3000.00 dollars to get the next vehicle, a 1998 fod windstar. we had that for a year and a half and a piston rod went so i had to replace the engine in it. that cost me 2200.00 dollars. Eight days later the transmission went. so i had to have that rebuilt. Eight hundred dollars later and only 3 months later I was involved in a head on collision which totaled my vehicle and my airbag did not deploy. So with the 2400.00 dollars his insurance company gave me i had to find another vehicl. Well i did. A 2000 pontiac Grandam. Beautiful car, but needs works like a new widshield, new lights, and a new driverside mirror amongst others. Problem is I have the vehicle, keys, and any paperwork he had but I am still waiting on him to get the title. Uh oh, i forgot to mention that heleft the state and I have no way of communications with him. I legally cant do anything but wait, try to find him in the other state, and press civil charges on him. So for now I have to get rides with co-workers to get to work or have my boss come and get me. Then have to wait for someone to be going to the store so i can go to with them to get our groceries and necessities. Which leads to you, the Acadia, and the dream of owning a new vehicle for my wife and three children to drive around in. So if you coul, please consider my family and I for the Acadia. Thank you very much and God bless you know matter who you decide for the vehicle.

ellen, first off i love your show. when i am feeling really stressed i can watch your show and just forget about everything for a little while. my husband is a over the road truck driver who i do not get to see but on weekends and we have a 3 yr old son who really misses his dad and had not really gotten to bond with him that much and i worry about that alot because the only reason my husband does what he does is to pay our bills and to make our high mortgage payment so we can keep the home our son has only known plus my mom is disabled and lives with us so i look after her too. the adjustable rate mortgage that we have has pushed our payment to 1100 from 735 just since 2004 when we got the house. anyway thats my biggest stress because that payment is what keeps my husband away from us and it saddens us a great deal but your show takes me away from that if only for a short time so thanks alot for that and keep on putting smiles where there are frowns. the reason for the email is to say i would love to win the suv you have been giving away. we have a mini van that my mother-in-law bought for us so we can have the room we need to travel in as a family when we are together but it was a leased vechicle and has high miles and is having problems already and since my mom goes to the doctor alot and reliable roomy vechicle would surely be one less stress and a real big blessing. thank you again

Hi there Ellen, this is my first time ever in writing anything in anyones comments on why I would like to win the GMC acadia. Well first I live in Alabama but commute to Florida everyday for my mother, I currently drive a 2001 honda accord very small living space. Dont get me wrong I like my car, but when you have two small children 2, nd 6 yrs old plus two dogs to carry in to town everyday it gets kinda crowded. My great dane and dashhound would probably be most apprecitative for this win more than anything, especially since my own vet told me that I am going to have to invest in a bigger vehicle to tote my family in this would be great to win this GMC acadia just for that purpose, cause unfortunitly I can not afford to buy anything bigger then what I have.

Hi, Ellen

I am a huge fan of yours and watch your show as much as I can.

Our household could so use this car. We have a car but it has been down for almost 2 years now and cant afford to get it fix. I am disable so is hubby. He has been trying to get on disablitiy since 2006 and keeps getting denied. We have borrowed his mothers little nissian truck but we are a family of 4 and we cant all fit into it so we dont get to go anywhere much as a family unless we borrow his mothers van.

You are doing such a great job! Please keep us laughing and dancing for years to come.

Have a great day.

Tinia B

Hi Ellen! I would love to win a car. I don't have a dramatic story. My husband takes our car to work. I stay home with our two daughters. We can't really afford another car, so us three girls are stuck at home all the time. Sometimes I don't get out of the house all week! We live in the midwest and the weather isn't good enough to go outside for the majority of the year. And two year olds get cabin fever very quickly! My husband is going to buy himself a bike, thinking he is going to bike 11 miles to work everyday, in Nebraska! It would be good for his health, but, please, Ellen, spare my poor husband!
Sincerely,
Shannon Dorner

Dear Ellen... First of all,,, I think your the best talk show host ever!! (not kissing up..its true). Anyway, when i am not working, i HAVE to watch your show. I just heard about your truck give away and i never do this kind of thing and i hope im not too late AND the sast thing im trying to get is pitty. But here's my story... I have two grown boys with two babies each of their own. I've been divorced from their father for 11 years. I was never gonna get married again but I married my soul mate (my superman) January of '07. December of '07 I lost him to heart disease. I woke up one morning and he didnt. They foreclosed on our home shortly after and I moved home to help mom with my father who was dying of lung cancer. Daddy lost his battle in September on mommas birthday. So I still live at home with mom. Just two widows sharing expenses. My point to the story is my late husband had a commuter car, but I had to loan it to my son who needs it to drive his wife and baby (no. 2 due in July) to Dr. etc. I have a 4x4 Pick up that is broke down more often than not. Daddy also had a 4x4 that I would use to commute to work (80 miles one way). I bought another car but the transmission went out. After my gas bill there's not much paycheck left. I feel that if it wasn't for bad luck, we wouldn't have any. There are 7 rigs in our driveway and I still sweat over how I'm getting to work. Thats just the nutshell short version... I don't want a pity party, but I sure could use a new vehicle! Yours truely, Bad Luck Bev.

Hi Ellen my name is Monica Bullard from Paris,Tx . I watch your show all the time, I decided to write in for the first time,Why I should win a GMC Acadia.I would like to win one for my mom.Shes deserves it,she has a 1994 Safari Van that is on its last leg.We had a garage the other day,I thought she was going to cry, Somes kids had shoe polished it while she was at work, It said FOR SALE! TO CUTE, my mom is a wonder lady an does'nt have a lot money. Sincerly, Monica Bullard

Hi, Ellen. I watch your show when I can. I would rather not lie. Usually Mon-Wed. Not home thur-fri and no way to get Tivo. You are very entertaining and i like your points of view. You could probably do your show with just your points of views and interests w/o any guests and still succeed. It would be nice to just have car instead of relying on public transportation. I do not have the funds to afford payments on a car right now or even a lump sum payment. My funds come which come in, goright back out mostly in bills. I take care of my dog, ODIE who recently had tooth surgery and w/o people from fundable.org and a very nice vet she would have never gotten the surgery as people sent donations through funable.org or to the vet directly to help. Odie also has 5 cat friends - OMAR, CHANCE, ZOE, DIAMOND n PEPPER. I have a man I have been with for 10 years also just was our 10 year ann. feb 2nd but we did not do anything this year because all the money we had, went to ODIE and her surgery. LOL, the marshmellow game is on. Also recently my biological sister called me, we have not spoken or seen each other in over 2 years. We were separated at when we were young and adopted into separate families. When we talked, she stated I have a new nephew named LOGAN who was born on New Years. So I have not seen him yet either and she lives 40-50 miles away. And she does not have a car either. So it would be nice to see your show, see my sister, get out n about, take my dog for a cruise in the front seat with her head poppin' out the window, go when I want to go. Have those options and not have to worry about a huge car payment. I wish I could get your signature on that dog magazine that u gave to the audience last week. that would be nice. Thanks for hearing me out, April balfoort

Hi Ellen,
I have a mom who is 81 and she drives a 15 year old Ford Escort that broke down last week. She rarely drives anymore and none of her kids or grandkids want her behind the wheel. She lives on a really tight income and has out lived two husbands. She thinks you are the bomb and anyone/thing that makes her laugh is a godsend in my eyes. One of us is always driving her to church or to the doctor and none of us have reliable cars, they're all at least ten years old. Getting a new car would make her soooooooooo happy, especially coming from you. There's not much exciting happening in her life these days, something like that (or something smaller - like roses from Ellen) would thrill her no end. We live in St. Petersburg FL, by the way that's really close to Orlando.
Take care. We love your energy and inspiration.
Gale Massey

Ellen,
It is me, your #1 fan. I love you and your show. I would be delighted to win a new GMC Arcadia.You might ask " Why You ", well I will tell you I have watched all these people winning them and have admired you for giving them away and them for recieving such as nice gift. I just freaking want one that is why.

Hi Ellen,

I would like to entry my friend she has her cousin's children and all she has is a van that breaks down. There is four kids there ages are 1 year's old, 3 year's old, 6 year's old and a 8 year's old. Her name is Casey she watches your show everyday. She is a good person. These children are like her own because she can not have any children. She would do any thing for any one who needs it if she has what you need then it is yours too in you are in need of it.

Dear Ellen,
I am a sixteen year old girl and i live with a single mother, there is only two of us but things are hard! For 8 years we live with a man that was bipolar and we had to fight just to survive! The man that was living with us had already killed 8 people and we didn't know about it! Things went well in the beginning but after about 2 years things started to go heywire. From there on things only got worse!
In 2006 he tried to kill me and my mom! On december 17 he had everything planned out. My mom came home alone one night and he had hidden in my room, he had duct tape, knives, a bag, and a hammer, he was going to torture my mom before he killed her. My mother fought for her life and finally succeded in getting away from him, she had stabbed the arterys in his legs. The only things that had happened to her was her finger was almost cut off! She ran from our house all around the neighborhood for help till finally someone was home and called the police and an ambulace for her! By the time that they got there he had taken our converson van and taken off! he made it just a few miles away from our house when he had to park and he climbed into the back and covered up. He died from blood lose 3 times on the way to the hospital but, they kept reviving him. Then on christmas of 2006 he hung himself in the county jail!
Our van had to be destroyed because he had hypatitas c, my mom had everything in the back of that van, we run a jewlery shop out at a fleamarket and we kept the jewlery cases in the back of the van.When she hit his artery blood kept going everywhere and there was no way in salvaging the stuff in the back!
Reach gave us a car but it is not in the best of shape and the transmission is about to go, we can't afford to get another vehicle and it is hard to get the things that we need done when we have to worry about using the car too much. If the car breaks down we have no other means of transportation and it would be hard for my mom to get back and forth to the market without a vehicle!
Despit everything that has happened my mom always tries to stay happey around me even when I know that she has depression problems. my mom is a strong woman and is trying so hard just to make ends meet! And she won't let me get a job, atleast not till this summer because i am in the Early-College program and it is hard to keep up with high school and college and not to mention a job. so i can't wait till this summer to get a job and help out, but that is also why we need a new car if this one goes then i won't have anyway to get to work!
Things are hard but we love each other and were trying to get through this.
Thanks For Listening,
Cheyenne

First of all you are awesome!! I look forward to your show everyday for a good laugh.Plus i LOVE to dance and would love to come to your show sometime and dance around with you.
Well o.k now about the amazing Acadia. I am sure my story is much like everyone else. Sure i REALLY need this car as i now have a pt cruiser.It is very small and i have 2 lovely little girls and finally blessed to have a baby boy due in August. So heres my reason for needing this car.
I struggled as a single mama for 2 years working as a waitress in Georgia.I ended up moving back in with my ex husband in Western New York as i missed my family! We still had to move 90 miles away from my Parents and grandparents whom i drive there in my pt cruiser with my family every weekend. Which will be very hard come the baby and car seat in August.Also my brother who is also about 90 miles away but in a totally different direction. He has been sick with leukemia for a year and is finally in remission. Thank god!! I lived in Georgia for over 6 years and could not afford to visit him when he was sick. With all my friends in Georgia and my relatives so far away i need an amazing car for road trips.Sorry to bore you with all this but i guess my point this whole time was i need this car Desperately!!!!!
I promise you i deserve it and will treat it well and stay a faithful watcher of your show.I love you Ellen!! You Rock!!

hey ellen my name is Rocky from a small town called West Liberty, Iowa and im a big fan of your's and i try to catch your show everyday! Well recently my gf car just broke down and she gots nothing to drive, her timing belt had broken and now i have to take her to work everyday! I have to wake up every morning and take her to work. Im not crying about it but i wish we just had another car haha. She been supporting her parents since she was 16 and now she is 20 years old. She is the youngest out of her family out of 6 or 7 im not sure but she has done so much for her family and if something special happen to her like this she would love it.If i could buy her a new car i would but she desever something in her life other than me haha. oh by the way her name is Addy. thanks ellen!

DEAR ELLEN,

I WOULD LOVE TO WIN A CAR FROM YOUR SHOW. THINGS HAVE BEEN SO TOUGH FOR ME LATELY. IM A SINGLE PARENT WITH A SON IN SCHOOL. RIGHT NOW AS WE SPEAK, I HAVE HAD THE TERRIBLE FLU VIRUS. IT HAS BEEN A WEEK NOW SINCE I HAVE BEEN LAID UP. THE VIRUS SSETTLED IN MY INNER EAR AND I CANT EVEN GET TO THE POT BY MYSELF NOW. ELLEN THIS IS HARD FOR ME. MY AMAZING MOM IS STAYING WITH ME NOW BUT SHES 83 AND SHE CANT HARDLY STAND HERSELF. WE FIND IT VERY CHALLENGINNG. MY SON HAS BEEN GETTING TO SCHOOL WITH THE NEIGHBOR LADY, THANKFULLY THIS WEEK AS I CANT DRIVE. MY CAR HAS BEEN NEEDING TIRES, OIL AND U NAME IT. BUT I PUT IT OFF FOR MONEY PROBLEMS. I WAS DRIVING TO OUT OF TOWN TO TAKE CARW OF MOM EVERY OTHER DAY, SHE DONT DRIVE. BUT NOW SHES TAKING CARE OF ME.I DESAPERTLY NEED THIS CAR TO KEEP MY MOM HEALTHY FROM DRIVING BACK AND FORTH TAKING HERE EVERYWHERE SHE WANTS TO GO. THANKS FOR LISTENING ELLEN. I LOVE YOUR SHOW. U R THE BEST. CHARLOTTE

I would love to win your suv that you are givin away . I'am a single mother of 4 boys who 3 out of the 4 have special needs so that puts me in a place were i can't work due to doctor's appt. I have to ask my mother to take me because i have no other way . I would feel so blessed if i would win . I could go take my children place as a family just me and them . That would mean so much to all of use . Your show is so uplifting that i can't miss it . If i'am not at home when it's show time i record it . I wish you the best . Your show is great ...

Hi Ellen,

Thank you for using your status as a celebrity to do great things in the world. I would love to win the GMC Acadia and give it to my son. I drive a 1996 vehicle that works just fine for me, but my one and only child is expecting his first child in a few months. He drives a beat-up old car and I don't want my first grandchild to be transported in that unreliable eyesore!! I wish you continued success in your life and your career!

About a year ago I started the role of mother again . Im 55 and my daughter was diagnoused bi-polar. The father of the girls abandoned them. So at the request of her syc. I took the girls in. They are great kids. Rosa is 7, Selena is2 1/2. 2years ago I bought my dream car a P.T. Cruiser. But now it is way to small. My 75 year mother lives across the street. I live in a town that doesn't even have a gas station. So when I go to town my mom goes. With groceries thats it. Where full up. Still owe on P.T. for two more years. Can't work now because daycare is most of your check.I have never won much of anything, maybe $20. -$30. bucks on lottery tickets. Now my last 25years are to raise my grandkids. Don't get me wrong I love these guys. Just thought I could just be grandma. I love your show . So glad your on in the afternoon now. We watch kids shows all morning.

2 years ago my partner of 8 years began having depression problems and I needed to put him out of my home to keep me and my daughter safe.
On Dec. 17th 2005 he waited in my home and attacked me.He had laid out knives and duct tape and pillow cases and a garbage bag. I fought 1 1/2 hrs. and was able to get a knife from him and had to stab him to save my life. I was cut up and had a finger partially severed and was bit very badly.
I thought I had killed him and I ran to a neighbors to call the police. He jumped into my van with his femoral artery cut and tried to run me down. He was found in the vehicle dying and air lifted to a ashville hospital.
My van was destroyed due to blood and the local domestic violence gorup in Cherokee co. NC, REACH,gave me a 95 Grand Marquis to use . I am still using it as I have been trying to repair my and my now 16 yo daughters life. The car has many problems, but I have been thankfull to have it. If I should get a car, I would be very happy to pass this car on to another woman who would be in need of it as I have been.
My daughter is a wonderfull girl and at 16 is taking collage classes with her high school classes, and wants to begin cosmotology classes. We share our 1 old car to get her to school and me to work and school.I am presently in CNA school in order to give us a better life. I also have a weekend flea mkt. business, and work mornings as a home health aid.A good running dependable car would make a world of difference in both of our lives.
Also the man who attacked me survived and was in jail here in Cherokee Co. awaiting attempted murder charges, and hung hisself to death in the jail 6 days after the attack on my life. That was Christmas morning 2005. I am in therapy at our local mental health center comming to terms with our tragedy and have all newspaper clippings, restraining orders, and his sucicide note.
Thank you for listening to my story.

DEAR ELLEN, I ALWAYS ENJOY WATCHING YOUR SHOW, BECAUSE YOU ARE ALWAYS DANCING, AND I THINK YOU DANCE VERY GOOD,ALMOST LIKE MYSELF WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, IM NOT OLD JUST NOT VERY YOUNG (51), I PRAY THAT I COULD WIN THIS NEW GMC TRUCK, I'M A WOMAN IN RECOVERY, I'VE BEEN CLEAN NOW FOR SIX YEARS, I'M 51 YEARS OF AGE,I HAVE SIX KIDS ALL AGES (31-13) THOSE ARE MY CHILDRENS AGES, ONLY THREE ARE STILL AT HOME WITH ME, BUT I'M TRYING TO BUY A HOME FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN ,WHO EVER THOUGHT THAT I WOULD EVER BE ABLE TO PURCHASE A HOME, THE HOME HAVE A TWO CAR DRIVEWAY,AND I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE SOMETHING TO PARK IN MY NEW DRIVEWAY, BUT I ALSO HAVE A SET OF 13YEAR OLD TWINS AND AN 15YEAR OLD,ALSO TWO GRANDS WHOME I TAKE TO BASKETBALL,CHEERLEADING,FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA ETC., VERY BUSY SCHEDULE AND AT THE TIME I'M ABLE TO USE MY WORK VEHICLE, BUT WHO KNOWS HOW MUCH LONER THAT WILL LAST, THEIR TRYING TO SELL THE VANS,MONEY IS TIGHT AT THE COMPANY,WERE AN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION,AND AT MY AGE I PROBABLY WOULD NEVER GET THE CHANCE TO VISIT CALIFORNIA ANYTIME SOON BECASUE OF MY RESPONSIBILTY, BUT THE COOL PART IS THAT I AM A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER, SO THE TRIP WOULD BE REAL NICE FOR ME

Ellen-

Why should you give me the GMC Arcadia? Well, why the February not!?!?

Black please,

Neil in Minnesota

Hi Ellen,

I love your show. I would love to win a new car because that would mean one less car payment for us to make.Our lease is up soon and we can't afford another car. I am a special education teacher in New Jersey and my husband is a computer technician.However,with the rising costs of everyday living it is just not enough to save money every month. This car would mean so much to us, besides using it for family trips. It would mean that we could actually start putting more money aside for our boy's college fund. We would love to win the Arcadia. Please consider us.

Hi Ellen, Although I do not always get a chance to watch your show because of work, I always do my best when I am home. The reason I am writing is for my brother because he could really use the new Acadia like many people as well. I'll make my case for him. He has 3 crazy boys who need as much room as possible aged 9,6,and 2. Currently they have a 12 year old cavalier and a Taurus. Imagine 3 boys packed in the back. He has also worked very hard over the years with college loans piling up and a new house recently purchased leaves less money for a new vehicle, we recently went to a car show and I watched as my three nephews climed all over the big trucks asking thier dad to buy them one. I knew he couldn't but maybe you can help. If not thanks so much for helping out the way you always do. Peace

Chuck for my brother Lenny.

Hi Ellen, First I have no idea if this is how to register to win the GMC Acadia. I am desperate for a car. I have a 1998 used Volvo that my dear daughter told me I would love. It is rear wheel drive and I live in Maine. The first snow storm and I was in trouble! I went down a hill covered in black ice and I had a choice, hitting all the cars going off the road in front of me or swerving toward the Senior's home. I didn't hit the home, a tree stopped me! A little old lady ran out in curlers and screamed she was calling 911. it was a little tree but it wrecked the front and I didn't have insurance, as it was old, only if I had hit another car! The tree was the wrong choice maybe. I own my own business and take my sister breakfast, lunch and dinner as she is disabled. I walk to her house and use her car as the inspection ran out on mine and it must be fixed first. I am a 56 year old woman with no car and I detest being at the mercy of using my sisters. That is about it for why I want it except I NEED it! Melody Christensen

Hi Ellen! I really enjoy watching your show! You put off so much positive energy - something the world needs much more of. I would really love to win the GMC Acadia. I am 43 years old and my husband is 55. We have a daughter who is 22 and a son who is 12. Our lives changed drastically about 5 years ago when my husband became very ill. He had been working as a driller in the oil field in Brazil for 28 years when he suddenly found himself unemployed. I had been a stay-at-home mom for many years and suddenly found myself trying to find employment. I was able to work for awhile. It wasn't enough to meet our financial obligations and meanwhile my son had become severely depressed. My husband wasn't able to care for him while I was at work. I ended up having to quit my job to be home with my husband and my son. My daughter was away at college. Ultimately, the only vehicle we had was repossessed and our house was foreclosed on. My husband was found disabled and unable to hold a job. However, he does not receive disability benefits because there was controversy over how much was paid in because he was employed out of the country. Today, we are living in an old apartment on my mother-in-law's property. We do not have a car to this date. Any time we need transportation to doctor's appointments, etc., we try to borrow a vehicle to get there. We have suffered a lot of losses over the past couple of years but we are always grateful to GOD for all the blessings we have. We so much long to start rebuilding our lives and stand on our own again. We feel like this vehicle could be our first step.

Thank You.

Kim Mounce

Hey Ellen,
I am writing to tell you I would love to be eligible for this new vehicle. We are a 3 vehicle household with only 2 vehicles. I drive my husband to work everyday at 6:45, come home get my 3 year old bring her to day care and then go to work myself. My 16 year old, takes my husband's 1970 Jeep Cherokee with NO HEAT, in Fargo, ND where it can get 30 below zero in the winter, she goes to school and after school, goes to work, she works about 33-37 hours a week herself, she is trying to save for a vehicle too. Alison is a very ambitious young girl, but it is a struggle for us. After work, I have to either go and get my youngest daughter at daycare and then go back to my husband's work to get him, or we go get her together if he gets off in time(we work at the same place). I drive about an hour every morning and at night to get people where they need to go. It would be nice to be able to get back on a normal schedule with my family again! Please help me! Thank you so much for your time!

Carmen

I would love to win this auto, because my old one has over 100000 miles on it and will need replaced very soon. I have a hard time getting into the car we have now. Need something that gets better gas mileage. I watch your show everyday and enjoy you very much.

hi ellen,my name is katie im from ohio,im not writing to you for myself but for my mom , if you ever give away vehichles again i think she would be the one to pick..lol.she has had it very rough for a long time , and her car is on its last leg.shes on social security and only brings home 450 a month to live on and shes by herself. we all try to help as much as possible but we cant afford to buy her a car,, so just keep that in mind if you ever do it again ty so much for all that you do for people i think your great giving person and will be awarded some day for all that you do..
katie from ohio

Dear Ellen: Please award me a new GMC automobile. I don't have a car and must find a ride to work on the weekend, which has become increasingly hard because no one wants to take me to work. I am 49 years old and am a college student trying to better my life. I am presently on the dean's list at college and know that when I graduate in the fall of 2008, I will have a better job. I presently work in a grocery store for $7.00/hour, 11-18 hours a week. I am presently being evicted from my home because I cannot pay my rent. My utilities are also in arrears. Yet, I still have hope for my future. I know that with a car I would not have to bother anyone with taking me to work, and I could find a better job if I had my own transportation. I live in Ohio and you know what the weather is like in the midwest, and I have to walk to the bus stop in all kinds of weather, with people I know passing in their cars (they even honk the horn when they pass). Please, Ellen, I need a car, and I cannot afford to buy one. I thank you for this opportunity. God bless you.

Dear Ellen

I am a regular viewer of your show and you probably hear this alot but you have a fabulous show!

We moved to Canada from South Africa in January of 2008 and while living in SA I always thought that it would be so great to go on your show and it would be even better if I could win something!

Well we are in desperate need of a new vehicle. We did not bring a vehicle with from South Africa because it was too expensive. We only had $10 000 Canadian dollars to bring with to start our new life her and so we had to use some of this money to buy a car to get around with. We bought a 1990 Plymouth Voyager....it runs but because it is so old, it is costing us money to do repairs on it...right now it is in the shop having repairs done.

We would definitely look after the vehicle and treasure it! We work hard and have never had many material possessions although we have tons of love and positive attitudes so we are good! Material things have never been foremost in our lives but they tend to make life just that little bit easier! I have 2 teenage daughters who live with us in Canada and my son is still back in South Africa waiting for our permanent residence application to be approved.

Anyway sweety, it is so nice watching your show and your enthusiasm for life...people can learn so much from you. Have a good day!

Lizette Etsebeth

Hey Ellen,
I'm a huge fan of your show and I think it's amazing what you do for your viewers, most talk shows believe one must be on the show to recieve anything. I'm a 20 year old college student and I am majoring in criminal justice. I am going to be getting my Bachelors in 2010 and then I will be going into the police academy. I am going to go back to school to get my masters once I can save up enough money. I want to get my masters so I can one day become a detective that specializes in rape and domestic violence, but one of my biggest hold backs on such a thing is my car issues. I used to drive a 92' and of course that car met its maker my freshman year of college. As I'm sure you know, cars are not cheap and when someone's a full time student having enough money for a brand new car that can last through out college, especially if a masters degree is in your future. I'm a sophmore now, driving my mother's soccer mom van (which obviously is amazing), and it's transmissionis already dying. My school is a half hour away and I had to move home last year because my grandmother was passing away and chose to remain in our home for the last 3 months of her life. I chose to transfer to a school closer to home (aka half hour away like I said) so I could be there for my mom so that she wouldn't have the burdon of my grandmother dying by herself since my father works all day.
This car would benefit me to have a worry free trip to school and work without having to worry about my transmission breaking down on the highway. I greatly hope I'm considered. I would love to drive to your show, I've always wanted to drive across the country. I live a half hour away from Chicago in Northwest Indiana. I love driving in general and could only imagine how incredible it would be to drive a reliable car across America. Either way, I adore your show and think you're an incredible woman with wonderful talents. All the best!

HannaH

Hi Ellen,

My wife and I would like to be considered for the Arcadia giveaway. Our story may sound far fetched, but here it goes...
In 2007 things seemed to be going our way. We had just sold our home and used some of the money to pay off the loan on my husbands truck. The day we paid it off the engine "blew up" and the truck did not run. We had to have it fixed to the tune of $4000.00. A month later his right front tire blew out and he ended up having to replace all 4 tires. We just purchased a used Dodge van. It only had 33,000 miles on it. Within the first week the air bag went off without a collision. My kids were in the car and the bag hit me in the face leaving brush burns. I do not feel comfortable in the van, nor do my kids. My husband and I have had bad luck with vehicles, but have only been able to purchase used as my husband is a school teacher and I am a stay at home mother. Winning the new Arcadia would give us a sense of ease and reduce my stress of getting in the van each day wondering if the air bag will malfunction again.

Thanks for Considering Us! God Bless,

Jim and Christine McGory

Hey Ellen,
I'm a huge fan of your show and I think it's amazing what you do for your viewers, most talk shows believe one must be on the show to recieve anything. I'm a 20 year old college student and I am majoring in criminal justice. I am going to be getting my Bachelors in 2010 and then I will be going into the police academy. I am going to go back to school to get my masters once I can save up enough money. I want to get my masters so I can one day become a detective that specializes in rape and domestic violence, but one of my biggest hold backs on such a thing is my car issues. I used to drive a 92' and of course that car met its maker my freshman year of college. As I'm sure you know, cars are not cheap and when someone's a full time student having enough money for a brand new car that can last through out college, especially if a masters degree is in your future. I'm a sophmore now, driving my mother's soccer mom van (which obviously is amazing), and it's transmissionis already dying. My school is a half hour away and I had to move home last year because my grandmother was passing away and chose to remain in our home for the last 3 months of her life. I chose to transfer to a school closer to home (aka half hour away like I said) so I could be there for my mom so that she wouldn't have the burdon of my grandmother dying by herself since my father works all day.
This car would benefit me to have a worry free trip to school and work without having to worry about my transmission breaking down on the highway. I greatly hope I'm considered. I would love to drive to your show, I've always wanted to drive across the country. I live a half hour away from Chicago in Northwest Indiana. I love driving in general and could only imagine how incredible it would be to drive a reliable car across America. Either way, I adore your show and think you're an incredible woman with wonderful talents. All the best!

HannaH

Ellen, first I want to say how much I think of you. You are such an unselfish, giving person. You are amazing. I am now a single mother of one handsome son who is 3 1/2. We both love watching your show and love to watch the smiles you put on everyones face. I know you definately put a smile on mine. I have seen you grow over the past years and I am so proud of you. You are one amazing human being and you deserve only the best. I am so proud of all you accomplishments and your just a delight...I love you so much. I will continue to watch you everyday and continue to laugh and smile along with you...god bless you.
from a small town in NH.

HELLO ELLEN, I WOULD LOVE TO DRIVE OUT WITH MY FAMILY TO YOUR SHOW. I THINK I SHOULD BECAUSE 7/DAYS A WEEK I CHASE A 2 YR OLD AROUND 3128 SQ FT OF HOME. I AM THE HOME DAYCARE FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO IS A MSGT IN THE USAF AND SHE HAS TWO CHILDREN AND A HUSBAND IN IRAQ.... THEY ARE STATIONED AT HURLBURT AFB IN NAVARRE, FL. I HAVE PUT OFF HAVING A LIFE/HUSBAND/SEX/ETC TO CARE FOR THE CHILDREN. I WOULD ENJOY SEE GROWN FOLKS AND NOT SAYING EEEEK ALL DAY. PLEASE SEND FOR ME BEFORE I TURN INTO A DOLPHIN......AND FLUNK NOT GETTING ALONG WELL WITH GROWN FOLKS. THANKS I ENJOY YOU DAILY

MARCIA

HI ELLEN how are you? i wanted to enter to win the vehicle because my husband and i work and we have 4 kids 2 dogs 2 cats a ferret and a hamster. they would all like to ride in a new vehicle and not only that how cool would it be to say that we won a car from ellen....plus we really need it. thanks amy

Dear Ellen,
We love your show. We would love to win the GMC Acadia. I love to take my family exploring. I set a goal to go on field trips for every letter in the alphabet. We have been on 22 field trips for $6.00. We are on the letter W now. Most of the field trips were free airport, feeding a calf, fire truck, feeding horses etc. We are taking pictures for a ABC scrapbook. My girls are ages four and seven. Everyone in our family is welcome to come on our trips.

We have two cars that want pass inspection and we just bought a used SUV. A month ago I was driving my two girls home at night, when my SUV broke down on the side of the road. The drive shaft broke. We had it fixed and we hope nothing else will go wrong with it. It has over 100,000 miles with no warranty.

My girls love the trips we take as a family. We would love to take a trip in a new GMC Acadia to be on the Ellen Show! We would love a dependable car! That will pass inspection!
Love Kim Rose

Hey Ellen I am writing this letter to you because I loved watching the episodes of the ladies crossing the country to come to your show in the GMC Acadia. I thought that looked like so much fun and would love to experience that drive myself with a few friends one day Philadelphia to LA. If you decide to do a segment like that again I would love to be considered my friends are a vibrant bunch of people with different backgrounds = FUN.
I have currently been sharing a car since my car has been out of service for the past two years and sits in my neighbors driveway. I am a full time college student and I teach dance to people of all ages. Teaching dance is my passion it's where I can share my talents with others. I teach them all styles of dance. You have been a great inspiration to me for many reasons and we share some of the same loves including dance. I'd really like to be considered to win the Acadia. This would save me alot of hassle in my daily routine and would allow me more oppurtunities to cart my students around to different venues and competitions. Thanks so much in advance for your consideration! Hope you all enjoy the rest of your week!
Thanks in Advance,
Thom McIntyre

Hi Ellen, I am a stay at home mommy of my 14 year old step daughter (I am only 27 ) whom I home school and a 19 month old little girl, and I am also expecting in October. I look forward to 3:00 everyday when I can watch your show you always make me smile and I love what a wonderful person you are. The reason I would really really love the GMC Acadia is because we have simply outgrown my little Saturn sedan. When I have the baby in October I'm not sure how we ar all gonna fit as a family. Their will be a baby on each side in the back seat and my poor teenager will have to crawl somehow in the middle. I really can't imagine how we are gonna fit two baby bags and a double stroller! Summer (my 14 year old ) also won't ever be able to have friends ride with us because their just is not room. I do alot of things in the community with
my church and i often wish I had more room to give people rides. I promise I need a bigger vehicle and I will use it to do good things :) Thank you for being a light in the world Ellen your heart is beautiful! Love, Angela

Hey Ellen I am writing this letter to you because I loved watching the episodes of the ladies crossing the country to come to your show in the GMC Acadia. I thought that looked like so much fun and would love to experience that drive myself with a few friends one day. If you decide to do a segment like that again I would love to be considered we are a vibrant bunch of people with different backgrounds = FUN. I have currently been sharing a car since my car has been out of service for the past two years and sits in my neighbors driveway. I am a full time college student and I teach dance to all ages. I teach them all styles of dance except tap :). You have been a great inspiration to me for many reasons and we share some of the same loves including dance. I'd really like to be considered to win the Acadia because this would save me alot of hassle in my daily routine and would allow me more oppurtunities to cart my students around to different venues and competitions. Thanks so much in advance for your consideration! Enjoy the rest of your week

Hey Ellen! My name is Amanda and I would love to have a new car. I am 20 years old and trying to get through school. My dream is to become a RN and work at Shiner's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. It's been a long and very hard road for me. It seems that every time I get ahead something always pulls me back. On October the 14th of last year I was shot and laid of life support for 2 weeks. The doctors didn't expect me to pull through, but I did. I would love nothing more than to have a car that I didn't have to make a payment on so I can just put all my money toward my schooling.

Hi Ellen,
I am a 62 year old grandmother on diability. My husband and I are living with our daughter who is unable to work due to health problems. She is a single mother of 3 boys. At 65, my husband returned o work as a low paid janitor to help support our daughter and grandchildren. He is 65 and not in the best of health but loves his children. The boys all play baseball and for us to go to their games, we have to take 2 vechicles. With the cost of gas, this is expensive. We are unable to go to church or anywhere as a family in one car that would hold us all. It would be wonderful to have that ability and it would save on double the gas that it is costing us now.

Thank you,
I love your show. Keep it up!
Sally

Dear Ellen,
My wife watches your show every day and really enjoys it. She has cancer and doesn't hardly ever leave our basement apartment. I was a self-employed carpenter for many years but could no longer afford the high health insurance premiums and the hundreds of dollars worth of prescriptions every week. So I took a $10 per hour security job because of the excellent health benefits it has. But the flip side is that $300 per week after taxes doesn't get us very far. We have a Geo Metro I got for $500 that gets me back and forth to work but it's 10 years old and on it's last legs. So, a GMC Arcadia would really be so awesome if it ever comes to pass.
I know that there are many others that are far worse off than we are and whose situations are more worthy of consideration, but we do have honest needs and would appreciate so much this tremendous gift. Thank you for your kindness in reaching out to help needy people. Sincerely, Laird Bean

WEll i didnt see my comment im not sure so im posting another one sorry. I am a huge fan of you I watch your show every single day with my kids :) Im a mother of 3 ages 10, 5 and 1. THe car that i have right now is older and has very high miles and is not big enough for the 5 of us. We have a one income household and just making ends meet gets pretty hard sometimes. I know that me and my family are very deserving of the GMC Arcadia and we would appreciate it more than ever. THanks for everything ellen you rock!! :)

Shannon in Michigan

hi ellen,
i love watching your show i either watch on wabi-tv at 9 am or at kpix at 5 pm. i have never had a new car and i would love onew car

Hi Ellen!

It's not every day I have the opportunity to tell someone why I'd like a new car. But my daughter is napping, I'm watching your show, and, as I always feel when I watch your show, I feel inspired. So here goes: I'd love a new car. Not having a car payment would be awesome, and my husband has been driving his "Grave Digger" (as it has been dubbed), since before he has learned to drive. I dread the day that truck will not start and we face two car payments. But need and want are two entirely different things. Sure, I want a new car, for these and many other reasons, but I do not NEED a new car. There are others out there in need, and I am filled with happiness that you use your show, resources, and talents to do all you can to help these people. Right on, sista! I am happy for the person who gets the free car you are giving away. You have reminded me what is most important in life and brightened my day once again.

Thank you!
Julia

Hi Ellen, I want to thank you for making me smile whenever I get to watch your show. This is my first time on your site and I really like it. I am a 38 yr old with a 16 yr old daughter. I drive dump truck for a company in Bremerton Wa. Back in June a man in a full size chevy pickup hit my trailor and I tore my rotator cuff on my right shoulder. I didn't know it was torn until october so working from june to october was really horrible. I have finally had surgery in january and am still not doing real good. Since this accident, I have gotten behind in my bills, my credit is destroyed, I am in pain about 90% of the time and I don't have a job now because well I cant work yet, they had to fill my position, and I don't even know if I can go back to dump truck driving. Both of my cars a 1991 toyota 4x4 is pretty mutch broke down, and my 96 cirrus is desperatly trying to retire also. I am about 20,000 dollars in debt. I am about 100 pounds over weight and I am in a relationship that is going knowhere. My daughter and I have really been through alot and my mom bless her heart tells me I am the strongest person she has ever known. I know I will make it through all this crazy stuff. I will one day be on my feet again and hopefully happier. I would like to have a chance at getting a new car so I can atleast not have to worry about where I am going to get money to fix my junk.
Thanks Ellen for listening!!

BIG HUGS,

Renee

Hi Ellen
Ellen i love your show i use to watch your show everyday ,but due to my second job change i can only watch the show if i have a day off of work like today. i drive an 1983 buick regal that my wife grandmother gave us and i drive it to both jobs everyday it runs i installed a new motor in it last summer by myself but i would love to have a new car but i cant afford it even with my two jobs and my wife works we've been trying to save for a new car . my family and i deserve a new car we are hard working couple with two kids that we never ask for anything that we could not afford so if your giving away new gmc acadia we would love to win it cause we could use it. thank for making me smile and my family also. love ya bye

Hey Ellen! My name is Johanna and I am from a small town in Lousiana called DeQuincy. Its about 4 hours from your home town of New Orleans. I am a single mother and I have a little boy that is 3 years old and his name is Brayden. I am wanting to enter to win the new GMC Acadia. I think that I would be a very good candidate. I currently drive a 99 Dodge Stratus. I have had it for a little over 2 years now and every since I have had this car something has gone wrong with it. I've done had to put it in the shop I know about 10 times. It just seems like every time I turn around something else is going wrong with it. I have put out a lot of money trying to get this car in good enough shape to get me to school and back. I go to school at Lamar State College in Orange Texas, and it takes a good 45 minutes to get there from DeQuincy. I don't see my car lasting me until I get out of school and thats not until at least another year or so. I am going to school to be a nurse. I love to help people any and every way that I can. If my car doesn't make it unitl I finish, I will probably end up having to drop out unitl I can afford to get me a new one. I have never had a new vehicle, I have had two vehicles and they both was given to me because I didn't have a vehicle and I couldn't afford to get me one. My car that I drive now has almost two hundred thousand miles on it, and every light is on in it. Today I was going to school and from the check engine light,to the oil light and also the brake light was all on. And I have no idea why. All I need is just a little help. I think your a wonderful person Ellen, and I love to watch your show everyday. Please consider me for the new GMC Acadia. Your an awesome person Ellen. God Bless You!

Thank You-
Johanna Reneau

Hi Ellen,

I love you and your show! I would love to win a new car that seats 8 people! I have 5 children and whenever me and my husband and children go anywhere we can never take a friend because our 8yr old van seats only 7 people. My oldest girls are 13 yrs old and 11 yrs old, they are getting bigger and bigger and getting squashed in the back seat along with my 7 yr old boy. I am a teacher and only work part time so that I can stay home with my 2 yr old and 4 yr old. I will never be able to afford a new car, ugghhh, but am in desperate need of one!

Ellen, thank you for always helping the vulnerable and less fortunate!

Peace,

Peggy Warren
Wichita, KS

Ellen,
Wow! u are a wonderful giving person. U are always giving something away. I would like nothing more than to win a Acadia. More importantly u said on your show that someone would get to drive this to your show and record their trip. That is the part that hit me the most. My mom and i have have a rocky past and she is getting older and before long she will not be able to get out and do much. This trip would mean the world to me and her both. I live about 3 hours away and when i do go and visit it is heart breaking to leave her. When my brothers and i was children my dad pasted and she married my step-dad that abused us really bad for 3 years, my mom was also abused and we kids remained in foster care untill we where 18. Two of my brothers where adopted. We are adults now and sometimes that dirty dark part of our lives creeps in like it or not. My mom is lonely and i think this would really be a nice mom and daughter trip that would change our lifes forever.

You are the Greatest,
Lisa Hardaway

Hello, Ellen! First of all I want you to know I enjoy watching your show, because your show is "What’s up”. I’m also here praying to win the GMC Acadia. I have been without a vehicle for a year now. I'm a single mother with 4 kids, 2 of them are grown now. My ex-husband has not being paying Childs support going on a year, and it has placed me in a financial bind. I own an 84 Buick lesabre that I have invested so money in; I've had it in & out of the shop one week & back in the shop the next week. Everyone around me be like, "why don't you buy a car"? If I was able to afford a vehicle, I would buy one & wouldn't be on your website trying to win one. I've been borrowing my mother car & one of my daughter’s car. I'm just praying that I can win this vehicle & stop bothering my mom & daughter all the time, Not that they mind. Maybe then I & my children can take a vacation when God bless me financially.

Ellen I would like to win a trip to LA. as I am
a disabled Viet-Nam Vet. and live on a low fixed income.My wife has never got to see the usa and is
scared to fly or go by bus or train.She has health
problems and can only travel via car. We both would appreciate if we could be considered for the cross country trip from upperstate South Carolina to be on your show. It would be probably
be our only chance to take a vacation trip and to
especially meet you and see L.A. Calif.

Thank you for your consideration,
Richard & Ida Miller

Hi Ellen! I just have to say that I love your show!! I would love to win the GMC Acadia because my family needs a car that can suit all of us! I married into an already-made family. My husband had 2 kids from his first marriage. We weren't sure if we wanted to have a child of our own but then decided one more would be great! Little did we know what was in store for us... twin girls that are now 2 months old. I had to go part-time because we could not afford childcare for two little ones, so buying another vehicle that can seat all 6 of us comfortably is out of the question. We currently have a trailblazer that the two older kids (12 and 10) have to jump over the seats in to get to their seats because of the carseats. I know that the GMC Acadia has a model with 7 seats and the 2nd row has seats that are separate so that you can pass between the front and the back. That would be the best thing we could ever hope for!! Please pick our family!!!

Hi Ellen!! I love your show and got super excited when you said that you were giving away a car! I would love to win a new car!!! I've never won anything in my life!.....SERIOUSLY! both of my sisters got cars when they were out of high school but I graduated after my parents were divorced so no car for me. I am currently a Junior at Towson university and drive an old camry, it gets me around but who would not love to have a new car. anyways I love your show and your awesome!

Hi Ellen, I watch your show every single day, you are awesome! My kids also love your show. :) I seen you are giving away a GMC Arcadia and I think I would be very deserving of one and would make very good use of it since I am a mother of 3 kids and the car that I have right now is older and has very high miles and it's not big enough for the 5 of us. We only have one income and just making ends meet gets hard sometimes. thanks ellen I would be so grateful if we won something like this it would truly make us very happy.

Shannon in Michigan

Hi Ellen! I just have to say that I love your show!! I would love to win the GMC Acadia because my family needs a car that can suit all of us! I married into an already-made family. My husband had 2 kids from his first marriage. We weren't sure if we wanted to have a child of our own but then decided one more would be great! Little did we know what was in store for us... twin girls that are now 2 months old. I had to go part-time because we could not afford childcare for two little ones, so buying another vehicle that can seat all 6 of us comfortably is out of the question. We currently have a trailblazer that the two older kids (12 and 10) have to jump over the seats in to get to their seats because of the carseats. I know that the GMC Acadia has a model with 7 seats and the 2nd row has seats that are separate so that you can pass between the front and the back. That would be the best thing we could ever hope for!! Please pick our family!!!

Hi Ellen,

Want to say My mom and I love your show. You are such a happy person . I love your personality.My mom is in need of a bigger car she has has my step dad, and us three . She even takes care of my great grandma she is the only one in town that can take care of her because all our other relatives seem to be to busy and it's hard on my mommy because all of us have to go with her . My great grandma helped us get a car but it was not big enough. My mom is a stay at home mom she would love to go to work one day and will but we all come first.I have what you call ADHD and a mood disorder which that makes it hard for her to go any where or do really anything.I love my mom so much and would like to do more things as a family but can not because our car is to small.I just wanted to try this to see just maybe I could try to help my mom .She means the world to me and to see her go out the way to help other people maybe I can start here and think at least I tried.Have a nice day and thank you for taking the time to read this...

I would love to win a new car. I would love to win anything at this point. Your show is always so funy and uplifting.

I have been watching your show as much as I can. I am a 24 year old mother of 3. I have a daughter who is 9 years old and two sons: a 3 year old and a 15 month old. I am in college taking my asic classes until i can decide which degree i want to pursue. My life took a 360 when I had my 15 month old because I have worked for the last 11 years and than had to stop when I had my son. He was born with Down syndrome and I did not know about it until he was born. I am so use to working and being independent but when he was born and I had to stop working I no longer feel that way. I work very hard to take care of my children and decided I would go back to school to better my education since I cannot work. My son has alot of medical problems so I'm always running to doctors appointments and taking him to therapy every day. He is in a therapy program Monday through Friday as long as he does not have an appointment with one of his doctors. He is on multiple medications and sees alot of doctors. He also is on machines and has a medical chair. With me not working I cannot afford to buy a car and need a bigger one to fit his chair into it. I share the car I use with other two other people and never know if I will have a car. Now that I have told you the story behind it I think that I deserve this car because I had to quit working to take care of my youngest son, I need a reliable car to get us around from doctor to doctor or therapy, with his medical problems I need a reliable car, and with not working I cannot afford it, also because of being young I did not give up on everything I went on to pursue my education while he is at therapy. So these are my main reasons for thinking I deserve this. I need something good to happen to me because these last 15 months I have been in and out of doctor appointments, hospitals being admitted, and going through my education. He has almost lost his life at 6 months old. It was a miracle he did not die. He had a fever of 108.0 and almost any medical person ( doctor, nurse, etc.) told me I am very lucky he came out alive and not a vegetable. Babies at that age have a hard time at handling a fever of 106. This all happened because I went out of town and the pharmacy tech gave me a hard time in filling a prescription so his body gave up on fighting the fever down. He has been a miracle and has gone through alot I think that this also will make me believe things can go right. My son takes one step forward and 2 steps back. He is the size of a 5 or 6 month old right now. He has become my whole life. My days are around how he is doing that day. He is also way behind developmentally. As his life progresses they find out more things that are going on and we get to see more doctors and take more tests. My days start at 0630 and end at 0200 or 0300. I do not get much sleep at all. Thank you for taking the time to read this and consider me.

Hi Ellen,

I love your show, your foot moves are awesome!!! Well, heres my story!! Last year we ended up having an enormous medical bill, 20,700.00. It left us in a very bad position, losing our truck (family vehicle). We were borrowing my mother-in-laws car, but the water pump went out on it. So she lent us her '85 truck, which is now having problems. We have a '97 Pontiac (small car), but my daughter and I share it. It needs a fuel injector and can't presently afford it, so we keep the window rolled down so we aren't overcome by the fumes coming back into the car. Our daughter is a bright young girl, Honor and Scholar, and its her final year, we are praying for a scholarship or grant so that she can attend University to fullfill her dream of becoming a doctor. We are sitting on the edge of our seats, praying that the truck or car don't completely quit. As she has school, my husband and I have jobs, so if one looses it last leg, we are down to 1 barely standing vehicle for 3 people to share somehow. I do not want a vehicle, we desperately NEED a vehicle. Not so much for my husband and I, but for our daughter to be able to commute to school safety. We can get by, but I worry about her and her safety is our primary concern. Keep up the great show and foot work!! Your shows brings the laughter back into my life.

Hi Ellen,

Happy B-day Portia! Ellen, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win that Acadia! I am a 38 year old mother of 3(16, 12, 11). My oldest got her driver's license this school year.

I'd would appreciate winning this BRAND SPANKIN NEW CAR, so that I can bequeath my old 2002 junker with 120,000 miles to my daughter so she can initiate IT like I did my first car when I got my license at 16(poor thang, the 72 Maverick Grabber just never drove the same after I got my hands on it!)........she really is a WAY better driver than I was at that age!

Anyway, I would love to "win it" from you legitamitely in a no limit hold em poker game(or just 1 or 2 hands anyway) If I lose than you can donate it to charity!

Luv ya show Gurl!

Denys Beach
dbeach70@hotmail.com

Dear Ellen,
I would love to win a new GMC Arcadia! I really need a new car. My Jeep, though she has been a good and loyal car, is a 1993, and she is gettin a little age on her. I am living in a rural area and I need to drive to the nearest town to the doctor many times a week. I am first and foremost a breast cancer suvivor, recently. I have systemic lupus, fibromyalgia, diabetes, and chiari malformation of the brain for which I had a 16 hour brain surgery to decompress my brain. I now have a hole in the back of my skull. ( I know it sounds like a country song) My lupus does weird things to me for instance today, I had a camera put down my throat because I have inflamation of the voice box and the saliva glands. ?? Go figure, every day is a holiday and a new adventure. However I am a positive and joyous person and dont let the dis-eases of my body get me down. I live here in Tennessee with my partner of 8 years and my little three legged dog. (Told you it sounded like a country song.) Love your show and watch it all the time.
Love and Light Dena Murray

Hello Ellen,

First I have to say I LOVE YOU AND YOUR SHOW!!! I watch everyday! You always make me laugh:)
I think you should pick me to win the Acadia, because my husband and I do not have jobs rights now. You say, "Well, go get one!" I wish it was that easy. My husband got laid off from his job February 15. I am a mother of one, who is a stay at home mamma. It is really hard to find a job these days with the economy. We both have our Master's degrees but that seems more of a hinderence than a help:( My husband has applied to over 150 companies within the last month. No word or leads!
We are really starting to worry now because in St. Louis unemployment is the highest it has ever been. Our savings is dwindling and we can't afford the two cars we have, and our mortgage along with other bills and the needs of our 8 month old(which is the most important thing!)I don't want to lose the only home he knows. I use as many coupons and deals as possible. I have even cut down on our bills as much as possible.Please, please, please help us Ellen. We would forever be grateful to you!!!!
ps. I never heard of the Acadia until your show, when I saw you give them away. I have done research on it and we would LOVE it!!! Also, I saw the girls who drove cross country in it to see you!
Thank you Ellen your your considerantion,
Fondly,
Michelle, stl

Hi Ellen,

I love watching your show, especially your dances!!! I would like to tell you our story. Last year we ended up with an enormous medical bill, 20,700.00. Because of this we lost our truck. We have been borrowing my mother-in-laws '85 Ford Car, which just blew the water pump. So now we are borrowing her truck, an '85 Ford, leaving her with no vehicle. We have an '97 Pontiac, which we have patched together, because it needs a fuel injector, the smell of gas in it is overwhelming, and need to roll down the window, even in the cold so we don't inhale the fumes. But are sharing it between my daughter and I. Me for work, her for school. We are just praying that something doesn't go wrong with any of the vehicles left, the borrowed and the last one standing. Things have been tight as far as finances, with our daughter finishing school and her dream of going to University to become a doctor. We are relying on her getting a scholarship or grant to put her through school, so her dream can come true. We don't want a vehicle, we desperately NEED a vehicle. Keep up the awesome show.....and foot moves!!!

Hi Ellen!

I wouldn't normally do something like this, but I have seen you help so many people- I think it's time I admit we need help too. I'd like to tell you what a new car would mean to my family.

I'm 29 years old, living with my son, Maddox, who's about to turn 2, and my husband, Ryan, in a beautiful home we bought 4 years ago. I'm pregnant, due this June with another baby boy... and WE'RE LOSING OUR HOME. Like so many in America right now the market is taking it's toll on our finances and we're unable to pay our mortgage. We're instead choosing to pay for food, utilities and transportation. We don't know where we'll live soon, and that's pretty scary being pregnant!

Anyway, we drive a mini-van right now, but to be able to lose the financial strain of that lease would be AMAZING! Obviously, becoming desperate and terrified, we're trying everything to keep life positive. Any help would be tremendous!!!!

You're awesome Ellen, who ever you chose!

Lots of Love,
Jen

Hi Ellen,

I just happened to be home today sick with the flu and was able to watch your show (which I love). When I saw you were giving away an Acadia I have to admit I was shocked. I saw a commercial for it the other day and was thinking how wonderful it would be to have one... but being a single mom of four children living at home and having an adult daughter who has just had a baby and that I try to help as much I can financially... obviously, buying one is not happening anytime soon. I currently drive a four door 92 Pontiac Grand-Am. I'm not complaining, I'm blessed to even have a car and it does have a newer engine so I don't feel I "need" to have another car anymore than anyone else truly does. I just would love to be able to have a larger vehicle to carry my children and grandson around in. It gets a tad frustrating at times when I have to say no to my children when they want to bring their friends to church with us, or if their friends need rides somewhere and I can't, due to lack of space.

Thank you Ellen for considering me and keep up the fantastic work. Your show is the best!!

Carlette

hi Ellen
I am entering this contest for my daughter Sara and her family. She has four children ranging from 2 months to 8 years old. When ever the family goes anywhere together they have to drive two vehicles to get all the car seats in to travel even to go to family functions. I think she would be very deserving of this vehicle because she has an old car in need of a lot of repair and a pick up truck good enough to get her fiance to work and back She had an accident in it when she was 8 months pregnant in an ice storm but she was ok thank goodness I appreciate your time and consideration. Winning an GMC Arcadia would my day and hers because she uses my Durango a lot because it will seat 8 also. Thanks for listening

Hey Ellen!
This is Kasey Weatherly, I am Mary Weatherly's daughter, and i am writing this for her. We both love watching your show everyday. I get home just in time from school to watch you. You make my day better, when its not too great, and my mom loves the show because you are just so funny! =D We have a 1993 Dodge3 Dynasty right now, and We would love to win that new car. Our car is rusted, and it squeaks when we drive it on the road. Whenever my mom picks me up from school, I get soooooooo embarassed because of what the car sounds like. I dont even want to walk towards it in the afternoons, because of all the people that would see its my car. The threads on the tires are almost gone, and we don't have the money to get everything wrong with our car fixed, so we would absolutely love to win that GMC Acadia, because I am about to get my license, and would rather drive that car instead of our rust bucket. We love you Ellen

Hi Ellen,
I can't say I should have the car over all the other stories you have a tough choice to make.
But here is my story...

My husband and I where driving home after spending christmas with family, about 2000 km from our home. On New Years eve at about 9 am we hit black ice and rolled our truck. We went down about a 50 foot enbankment aand rolled three times. Our truck landed upside down. We were lucky we walked away with only whipplash and a few cuts. We also had our dogs with us, they were just fine as well thanks to their seat belts. Our truck was written off. We have been looking around for new car/truck/suv.

thanks Ellen

Crystal

Hey Ellen! I'm a 20 year old stay at home mother! I love my son Aydan with all my heart, he is a miracle baby! From the first day I found out I was pregnant I knew he was a boy, so when I got my ultrasound I wasn't suprised when the tech told me he was a boy but I was suprised to find out he had problems! As an 18 year old I wasn't quite prepared to have a baby with down's syndrome and a whole in his heart. The doctor first told me that he will never walk and that he will probably not even live if I make it to full term. My whole family prayed and prayed and Aydan made it! The first year wasn't easy, I realized how much I loved him and how nothing else mattered in the whole world. Aydan lived his first two months in the hospital. The night he was born the doctors told me he wasn't using the restroom and realized he had hirschsprungs. They had to do a pull through surgery because his muscles in his anus where dead. He has to eat through a small button in his stomach, I always tell my boyfriend if I ever have another kid I wouldn't know how to give a bottle! When Aydan finally came home he was home for two months before he went back into the hospital with RSV. I watched him go from bad to worse and almost lost him. He stayed in the hospital for a month and then finally through the power of prayer, recovered and came home. Aydan then stayed home until his first birthday and then had to go in the hospital for his first heart surgery. He recovered quickly and came home. After Aydan was home for 2 weeks he caught a cold and became extrememly sick. He went back into the hospital where he stayed for three months. During this stay I saw my precious son almost lose his life three times. It killed me to see him so weak. At the hospital all the doctors knew us very well and always shot us straight so the day his surgeon came in and told me how worried she was that with or without a second heart surgery Aydan may not make it, I lost it. I prayed day in and day out that Aydan could live. My family rallied together and told everyone they knew to pray for him and Aydan made it! Thanks to thousands of strangers and my great family, Aydan is still alive to this day! He made it through his second heart surgery and the doctors all started calling him a miracle! He is home now and getting so big, he's even crawling. It's crazy to think that just a couple of months ago Aydan was in the hospital fighting for his life and now today I sit and watch him crawl around and play with his toys! He is the most loving, funny, happy baby ever and as odd as it sounds, I am the luckiest person on earth! He has made me a more loving and thankful person. Now my only problem is I have a two door car! I can't get a job because I have to stay at home with him and make sure he gets all 9 of his medications and make sure he gets the proper physical therapy he needs and make sure he goes to all of his appointments with his cardiologist, endocrinologist, pulmonologist, physical therapist, speech pathologist, and nutritionist, I take Aydan to at least one appointment a week and getting him in and out of a two door isn't easy! I want this car so bad!! I feel terrible writing these things and feeling like I'm using my sons problems as a way to win but I think I might deserve something great for myself! Thank you so much Ellen for brightening my day everyday!

Thank you Ellen,
Nicole and Aydan

Hi Ellen,

I am really not one to be asking for anything, but as a single mom of four, this GMC Acadia could really come in handy! I own my own cleaning business and use my car for work. I started this company, so that I would have flexible work hours to be at home when my kids get out of school. I have been told recently that my transmission on my car is going out. When this happens, I'm not sure what I will do. I really need a car for work, volunteering at schools, and for transporting my kids, and their friends, to their different activities. Last year, I drove my 15 year old son and two of his friends all the way from Houston to Las Vegas, NV, for a gaming tournament that they had qualified for. The airfare was too expensive for the boys to fly, so I drove them! My friends thought I was nuts, but I did not want for these boys to be disappointed over something they had worked so hard to accomplish. Not to mention, one of the boys was a New Orleans Katrina survivor and had already had way too much disappointment in his life. I wanted to do something for him that he would always remember as a good thing. Please, please, please, I would love to have this and will be happy to include you in my transportation drop offs, and pick ups! (: Thanks Ellen!

Hi Ellen, I love your show and watch it whenever I get the chance!I just get so moved when I see all the prizes you give away to people when they don't expect it or the way you have helped others through your charity and generosity. I have never been in a financially stable enough state to be able to do the same but I have helped others through endless volunteer hours. I've been blessed to be able to help others through volunteering my time and talents instead of money for my tithing to God. Anyway, I'm writing today to ask for one of the GMC Acadia cars you are giving away. I had a van for 8 yrs and loved the ability to drive my sign choir to perform at other churches or car pool my kids to their many activities. Unfortunately I got remarried to a man in 2001 that put me in financial ruin! I sold the house I had before I met him and used 100% of the equity as down payment for our new house together that he put nothing down on. Because he was a financial planner I believed him when he said he could manage our finances. In the short 5 yrs of marriage we managed to loose our house (I'm still renting the house though although I have nothing left of personal investment in it). I had to spend all of my retirement funds and even borrow my children's savings account money etc. He claimed he got a better job and his spending increased as he bought me a new convertible and himself a new truck as he announced in front of 400 co-workers that it was a "gift" to me! One year later I had no choice but to divorce him (for financial reasons)! In the divorce papers it said I got to keep my convertible and keeps his truck, (which was fair since I had sold my van when I got the car). After several months of not paying the car payments and the added interest to that car loan the bank said they would re-possess it. He originally told me he had pd for it in full when he got it. He never admitted he was making payments until 1 yr after the divorce when the bank wanted it back. In order for me to keep it I had to pay the loan off. He owed more on it then the blue book value. I had to pay $5,600 to keep it. The blue book value was only $4,000. My credit was now shot from all the financial problems we had while being married so I couldn't go out and qualify for a loan to get a different car. When I met him I had my own car, home, retirement plan, investments and 3 happy children as a single mom. 5 yrs later after the divorce I had no home (I rent), no car, no retirement or investments left, and 3 children who were so mad at me for marrying him in the first place! They love me and hated to see me and them swindled! I say them because I spent their investments and savings too to pay the family debts. They were mad at their step-dad for taking everything when he moved out. He took our master bedroom set, the living room furniture, and the entire kitchen dining room set, the porch furniture, family computer, etc! I had to sleep in a chair in the living room for the first year. It has been 2 yrs. since my divorce and I'm trying to get back on the right track! The convertible needs new tires and it is not a good car to drive in the winter. My job requires a lot of travel and I have to turn down jobs if the roads are bad (icy and snowing conditions in Minnesota) because my car has no traction with bald tires. The Acadia seems better for Mn winter roads! I would love the bigger size so I can carpool my kids to their activities. Our neighborhood had a car pool for school but my car wasn't big enough to do my share of driving so I had to drive my child everyday both ways alone. There are a lot of volunteer activities I've had to say no to because I didn't have a car big enough to help out. With the GMC Acadia I could say yes to every volunteer opportunity. I hope this request doesn't sound negative or from a whiner! I know being swindled was from my own niceness in trusting someone I loved and being gullible with his promises. It was my mistake and I accept that. What I'm doing now is trying to make a fresh new start. I'm trying hard to just pay my bills and support 3 kids and think positive while doing it! I never filed bankruptcy or went on welfare although I think I could have qualified for both. I know God will provide and I always look for that rainbow after a storm. Ellen, you could be that rainbow!God bless you and I wish you continued success with your show!

Hi Ellen, I have just had a total knee replacement and I am at home recuperating. This has made it easier,for me,to watch your show everyday. How refreshing and "goofy" you are. I am a single Mom. I have one beautiful daughter that will graduate from college in July. Her father died in a house fire when she was 14 years old. Every summer they traveled to a different part of the country. As it is,she has almost been to every state. I am so glad she got to have that experience with him. I am paying for college & everything else so the yearly summer adventures have come to a hault. I would love to win the GMC Arcadia & take her on another cross country trip, to see you. She watches your show every day too. In fact she has a dream to be an intern on your show! She is a wonderful girl, and I am more proud of her each and every day of her life. WE LOVE YOU ELLEN

Hi Ellen, I have just had a total knee replacement and I am at home recuperating. This has made it easier,for me,to watch your show everyday. How refreshing and "goofy" you are. I am a single Mom. I have one beautiful daughter that will graduate from college in July. Her father died in a house fire when she was 14 years old. Every summer they traveled to a different part of the country. As it is,she has almost been to every state. I am so glad she got to have that experience with him. I am paying for college & everything else so the yearly summer adventures have come to a hault. I would love to win the GMC Arcadia & take her on another cross country trip, to see you. She watches your show every day too. In fact she has a dream to be an intern on your show! She is a wonderful girl, and I am more proud of her each and every day of her life. WE LOVE YOU ELLEN

Hi Ellen, We watch your show whenever we can.I happened to be watching the show this morning,and saw you were giving away a new GMC. I have never did any thing like this before. Any way, I think it would be great to win that truck for my wife because she has had to put up with so much latley.We have had a ton of financial troubles. We will probaly lose our home. A few years ago she had a bone fusion in her neck, only to find out the bone had not gone through proper steps to be sanitized. It would be just so great to see something like this happen to get our hope jump started again.

Hello Ellen my name is Derenda im a 42 yr old mother of 2. i have a daughter 26 and a son 25. i also have 5 grand children ages 8,6,4,2,1. i play a huge roll in there life. i love watching your show daily. huge fan of yourself, i love to watch you dance and also never have a dull moment when i watching you. i have got my mother totaly hooked on you also. lol she is 73 yrs old and i love to watch her laugh and smile when your on. its totaly awsome that she gets into you also because she never watched any kind of talk show till you. LOVE IT!! so im here to tell you just how great you are and also to say i would love to be able to win the GMC Acadia because of my grand children i have a old car and i cant ever do anything with all 5 of them because i cant get them into the car together. i was hurt in 2000 and was never able to go back to work due to my injuries. i love my grand children so much ellen and would love to be able to take them all together for a day out. it would be so great. i am on a fixed income and could never afford to buy another car of any kind. i live in a small house and paying my bills keeps me right on my budget, so i would so much be honard to win that car so i could just put them all in there and make a day with them. that pretty much it. stay the same and never change ellen love you dearly. your total fan forever. Derenda

KAW!!!!!

hI YA eLLEN...
ENJOY YOUR SHOW.. MAKES ME WANNA .. GET UP AND DANCE.. MY TWO YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER.. NATTIE-JANE.. LOVE YOU TOO. SHE KNOWS YOUR VOICE NOW AND LIGHTS UP WHEN YOU START TO DANCE..
NATALIE WAS BORN WITH CHELF-PALLET HAS UNDERGONE CORRECTIVE SURGERY AND IS DOING WELL. SHE GOES TO SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL CALLED THE MCGIVNEY SCHOOL HERE IN wINDSOR ONTARIO - CANADA/ IT IS THE BEST SCHOOL. NATTIE HAS LEARNED SO MUCH CAN TALK NOW AND KNOWS HER COLORS AND ABC'S AND NUMBERS TO 10.

i DRIVE HER TO SCHOOL THREE DAYS A WEEK BECAUSE THE CAR HER MOM'S DRIVES (MY DUAGHTER) IS A 1993 SHADOW.. AND IN NEED OF UPGRADE.. SO IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF SHE COULD WIN A NEW CAR.. AND ABLE TO TAKE HER DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL HERSELF ONCE IN AWHILE. I HAVE BEEN DOING THE DRIVING AND NOT THAT I MIND/ CAUSE MY CHILDREN ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ME; HOWEVER I COULD USE A BREAK.

I LOVE YOUR SHOW AND HOW YOU INTERACT WITH YOUR AUDIENCE AND VIEWING FANS.

ENJOY CONTINUED SUCCESS AND BE HAPPY AND WELL.

HEATHER
OXOXO

Happy Easter to you and your staff Ellen, Like everyone else I too have a need for a car. And especially the great Acadia. I was so impressed with it when I watched the 4 ladies on their trip to see you. They always had a good word to say about their vehicle. Thanks for making my blue days not so blue and making my sunny days even sunnier( is that correct?). Anyway as Gladys says " Keep on keeping on." Would love to meet her. Cyndi

Hi Ellen: I love your show, especially I get entertained by yourself alone plus your fantastic guests. I wonder if you can have Jane Seymour to be your guest. I had been watching her TV series, Dr. Quinn, The Medicine Woman. She is not only a fantastic actress but a fabulous dancer too. She had a superb season in "Dancing With the Stars." I want to know the latest things about her.Thank you.

Hi Ellen,
Love you and your show.
Just wanted to make sure you heard about the new dance called "The Papaya" dance. I believe it will go nation wide.
Knowing how much you like danceing, thought you might want to do it on you show some day.
Happy Easter,
Kay
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Wow could never top any of these stories-

HEY ELLEN, I JUST WANTED TO SEE IF I COULD ENER TO WIN THE CAR. LET ME TELL YOU WHY. I AM A FULL TIME MOTHER OF THREE WONDERFUL CHILDREN A TEN YEAR OLD SON MARIO WHO I HAD WHEN I WAS ONLY 17 YEARS OLD. A BEUTIFUL DAUGHTER MIREYA WHO IS 5 YEARS OLD. AND A NINE MONTH OLD SON NAMED KAEDYN. I ALSO WORK AS A CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. WHEN I HAD MY FIRST SON AS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL I REFUSED TO BECOME A STATISTIC. I WAS DETERMINED TO GRADUATE AND BECOME A MOTHER WHO COULD TAKE CARE OF MY CHILD ALONE! WITHOUT AN EDUCATION I WOULD PROBABLY END UP ON WELFARE. SO I GRADUATED EARLY AND STARTED WORKING TO TAKE CARE OF MY CHILD. THAT WAS TEN YEARS AGO NOW WITH THREE CHILDREN MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE ONE BROKEN DOWN CAR IN OUR GARAGE, ONE ON THE CURB,ONE IN THE SHOP, AND ONOTHER CAR RUNNING ON ITS LAST TIRE. (WHICH WE SHARE). COUNT THEM THATS FOUR CARS ONLY ONE OF WHICH WORKS(KIND OF). WELL ANY WAY IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE ONE OF THOSE NEW CARS YOU KNOW JUST SITTING AROUND WE WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TAKE IT OFF YOUR HANDS FOR YA! AND BY THE WAY I THINK YOU ARE HILARIOUS! I AM A WOMAN WHO LIKES TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH TOO! WELL I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. THANK YOU. KRYSTYNA TREVITHICK

hey ellen, i was wanting to enter in the gmc acadia. Because i needed a car so bad!!! I can't get a job til i get a car cause my mom ain't got any tags on hers. I'm turning 18 next week on the 14th so i was really wanting to get a job. I had a job at 15 by my own choice. I worked at Chick-fil-a. I worked there a couple of months cleaning tables and taking out he trash, but then my boss asked me if i would like to move up to cashier and i said yes. I worked there for a year before i quit because i didn't always have a ride home after work because i would close so i wouldn't get off til almost 11 so my mom was already in bed cause she has to go to work the next morning. But i love you and i watch your show everyday. I'm just sorry i missed the chance to enter in the contest.

Acadia...wow...would love to win...you and your show are awesome... awesome fun.Please consider this single mom of 3 awesome kids as I am snowed in here in OH!

Sheree

Hi Ellen,

Big fan of you and your show, BUT....not too happy how that game went on Feb. 26th for two women who played the game to win the suv. I believe her name was "Deanna" she would grab hold of the stuffed toy and you would continue to finish the question. This did not allow the other woman to have a fair chance at the answer, since "Deanna" was holding onto the toy giving her the upper hand. I feel that once she had taken hold of the toy you should have stopped reading the question. If she could not get the answer with the little bit of info. she heard then she should not have grabbed the toy so early into the question. She did this repeatedly towards the end of the game. That's how they do it in other games, if you buzz in before the question is finished you must take a guess. You miss then the question is finished for the other person to then answer. Sorry Ellen, I feel the other woman got a raw deal not having a fair shot. Maybe that other contestant should come back to play again and maybe if the game is played fairly she would have an equal chance.
Thanks!

Hi Ellen,
I love your show and think you are such a great idividual and have deicated so much of your time and effort for Katina victims, I think they should rename the state Ellen the Generous. I have wrote before and asked that my sister who is very special win the GMC, she has had the same vehicle since 1976, a ford mustang, last time I rode in it I could see the pavement underneith. Anyway I guess she will never be chosen due to all of the responses that you receive. I love your sense of humor, you have the best of best show. I hope someday to be able to meet you in person, I watch your show faitfully. take care and god bless you.

Hi Ellen, just wanted to say HI! My Mom LOVES your show!!!! I don't get the channel :( Thanks for making my Mom happy!

From the Backwoods, Mendon, Michigan,
Thanks Again, Judy

HELLOOOOOOOO Ellen! I can't believe that I am delinquent in posting a comment for that beautiful vehicle you are giving-OOPS, . . .GAVE away! I'm jealous, but it doesn't really matter, I just tune in to see you every weekday and I am instantly cheered up! Woulda been nice though, to be driving my husband around in that car since all he buys around here are 19th century vehicles! Believe it or not, we just got out of the 1970's! Guess he got tired of me calling from Route 66 to find out how to turn off the horn that kept on beeping in rush hour, or telling him that somebody picked me up hitch hiking and drove me to work, again in rush hour, because the drive shaft broke loose. I WANNA WIN the next contest, hopefully before I have to dye my roots again! So don't wait too long and KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MAKING ME LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH! Bye 4 now, Your Most Dedicated Fan-Sue Ann

HEY ELLEN "WHAT THE FEBUARY"!!!!!!!!!!!

Some people have happy hour with drinks at
a club, but since I don't drink I call you my happy hour. When I'm feeling down and blue you make me feel happy and intoxicating with joy. I
find my self laughing when I don't really feel like it. I stay depressed alot and often find myself wondering why I was born. I don't feel I have a purpose here. I'm 43 years old, and I don't have any thing I can call my own except my two daughters and two grandchildern. No home, no car, no money and a husband thats wants a divorce.I recently had back surgery in december of 07,which I am still healing,I pray to get better so maybe I can get out and about. If I had my own car that I could control maybe I could get out and make my own money. God will be my guild always. Please concider giving me a car, any car will do, If not I guess it was't meant to be. I love the good things you do for people. Maybe some day I will be able to help people in some needful way.In the mean time please contue to dance,laugh and make people happy if it's only for an hour.

p.s

I also have a Chawawa.
Her name is Fancy. She is very spoiled.
I don't think she thinds she is a dog.
She sleeps with me and Briana every night.

Love Ya!!!
Tammy J

posted Feb.28,2008 @ 7:10pm

HEY ELLEN "WHAT THE FEBUARY"!!!!!!!!!!!

Some people have happy hour with drinks at
a club, but since I don't drink I call you my happy hour. When I'm feeling down and blue you make me feel happy and intoxicating with joy. I
find my self laughing when I don't really feel like it. I stay depressed alot and often find myself wondering why I was born. I don't feel I have a purpose here. I'm 43 years old, and I don't have any thing I can call my own except my two daughters and two grandchildern. No home, no car, no money and a husband thats wants a divorce.I recently had back surgery in december of 07,which I am still healing,I pray to get better so maybe I can get out and about. If I had my own car that I could control maybe I could get out and make my own money. God will be my guild always. Please concider giving me a car, any car will do, If not I guess it was't meant to be. I love the good things you do for people. Maybe some day I will be able to help people in some needful way.In the mean time please contue to dance,laugh and make people happy if it's only for an hour.

p.s

I also have a Chawawa.
Her name is Fancy. She is very spoiled.
I don't think she thinds she is a dog.
She sleeps with me and Briana every night.

Love Ya!!!
Tammy J

posted Feb.28,2008 @ 7:10pm

Ellen hi! I love your show. we have it on at work every day. You are so funny and when I may be having a bad day you turn it all around by me just watching your show. I have a big ford suv which drinks gas and I only drive it at lest two days a week due to that. The rest of the time I ride with my sister. My husband and I both have jobs he even has two jobs but still can't seem to pay for the gas. I would love the GMC Acadia I am sure it would be much better on gas. Love and God Bless!!

Dear Ellen,
I will take this opportunity to launch to you my opinion about your wonderful talent being such a good public person. Obviously, how can you see, your subtle humour made your tele-viewers and audience line thicker. Your way to combine everything with everything is fenomenal. I feel like I am as other people they are lucky to have you there where you are. I apologise for the delay of introducing my self. My name is Verginia (you may pronunce Virginia! ;)), I am romanian, but permanent resident of USA for about 2 and 1/2 years. I gues you are not interested to know more about me so I will do not bother you with details. If you will like to know more about me you feel free to contact me back! but I do not think so. Anyway, GOD BLESS YOU! Verginia

Hi Ellen-
I have to admit that I am new to watching your show every day; I have completely fallen in love with your show!! I am currently on Family Medical Leave (FMLA) to stay home with a newborn baby. My family and I are in the process of adopting her so that she can live in a loving and happy home. I am married and have two boys ages 16 and 10 and a two year old Cocker Spaniel, who goes with us everywhere!. Currently I drive a Toyota Camry which has become too small for a family of six! My husband drives a crappy old Chevy Blazer which is doomed to loose it's front end pretty soon! To win a GMC Acadia whould be a blessing to our family. We can then junk the Blazer and have a safe vehicle big enough for our family to travel in!

Ellen we watch your show at work everday. I would love to when a GMC Acadia. Right now I drive a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherookee in which the locks are not working I cannot seem to open the back trunk. So I would really be excited to when this.

Ellen love watching your show. You are not like the other talk show host,you know what average people go threw and that is what makes your show.I would love to have the GMC Acadia for my husband,he works very hard he is a truck driver that works 40 to 50 hrs a week and he has never own a new car,he drives a 95 chevy right now that is falling apart. thanks..

Ellen, My request for the car would be for my son and his better half. His name is Glen and she is Rhonda. They have been together now for about four years. My son is now 39 years old and when he and Rhonda got together she had five children, he had none. Last year she presented him with a darling baby girl named Kougar, his first child. He drives 60 miles per day round trip to work the evening shift and she waits tables while the kids are in school. She drives a car that is very questionable because he has to have the best car to get back and forth to work. They are loving parents and don't seem to get many good breaks so this car would be great for her to have at the house. Just consider them for the car and God bless.

Hi Ellen,
I'm so excited for your winners in your contests.
One day i'll be there too well I keep telling myself that I couldn't win a free tickett lol.
Love the show Love you Keep smiling girl because you keep me smiling!
Karen

HELLO ELLEN, I TOTALLY WANT TO WIN A CAR FOR ME AND MY FAMILY MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH DRIVE A CHEVY AVEO AND WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5 AND 2 CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS MY KIDS ARE SO JAMMED IN THE BACKSEAT PLEASE ELLEN HELP MY CAR IS SO SMALL THE BABIES SROLLER DOESNT FIT IN THE BACK OF THE TRUNK PLEASE ELLEN HELP. I TRIED SO HARD TO GET TICKET TO SEE YOU BUT WE ENDED UP IN THE RIFF RAFF ROOM THIS WAS ONE OF YOUR FIRST SHOWS TOU MAKE US LAUGH ALL DAY MY HUSBAND AND I WATCH YOU ALL THE TIME MY KIDS DANCE WITH YOU. LOVE YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH THE MILBOURNE FAMILY

GOOD MORNING ELLEN,
AM NOT WRITING FOR MYSELF BUT FOR ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS. A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO SHE LOST HER BUSINESS,BANRUPTY AND WAS REALLY DOWN ON HERSELF AND EVERYTHING ELSE. I HAVE TO SAY HOW PROUD OF HER I AM FOR THE REALLY HARD WORK SHE HAS SHOWN TRYING TO GET OUT OF THIS DISASTER. SHE FINALLY FOUND A WONDERFUL JOB WITH BENEFITS BUT WAS IN NEED OF A CAR,SO I BOUGHT HER A CAR AND PUT IT ON MY CREDIT CARD. THE CAR IS IN NEED OF CHECK UPS AND REPAIR BUT SHE CAN'T YET AFFORD TO HAVE THAT DONE. A NEW CAR WOULD BE GREAT. RIGHT NOW SHE IS PAYING OFF HER BANRUPTY,HOUSE AND OTHER EXPENSES.SHE HAS BEEN PAYING ME $150.00 A MONTH FOR THE CAR SHE HAS NOW AND HASN'T MISSED A PAYMENT. I'M ALSO AFRAID SHE IS GOING TO LOSE HER HOUSE. YOU KNOW, ENOUGH OF ALL THIS,SHE JUST DESERVES A BRAKE. SHE IS ONE OF 7 CHILDREN AND I LOVE HER VERY MUCH. SHE'S ALSO A SINGLE MOM TRYING TO PUT HER DAUGHTER THRU JUNIOR COLLEGE. THANKS FOR LISTING. WOULDN'T MISSED YOUR SHOW FOR ANYTHING. LOVE YOU MUCH FOR THE HAPPINESS YOU BRING. KEEP ON DANCING. 70 YR OLD MOTHER,GRAM AND GREAT GRAM. LOVE YOU

help! I wrote yesterday I live in Massachusetts
no Wheels. Im Married with 2 children I do not work I stay home with the kids, but I haVE no car.
Im 42 years old Watch your show all the time!!

Hi Ellen,

WOW!!!! Just love watching your show. You just radiate kindness. It is such a pleasure to see someone who is so down to earth. I could watch you all day. You are truly what a good, wonderful person is all about. One day maybe I'll be able to see you in person. You are so loved. Thanks so much for all you. What a GAL!!!

Hi Miss Ellen...

What should I do to get a hold of you ?

I need to talk to you !!!! it's important....

Ok !!! I'll tell you....but DONT say it to nobody..Kkkk ! it's between you and me...."I NEED TO WIN THAT GMC ACADIAAAAAAA "....

We are now 6 in the family....my 2 kids, my adopted niece and my adopted newphew...14, 13, 11 and 10....my van is starting to make strange sound...like..."cloclong, cloclong" that is not a good sound isn't it ???

With the adoption + building the extention on our house to accommadate the new members....took all the money we didn't have!

So now you know my secret, it would be nice to have this wonderful GMC Acadia...BUT...you know better then me, you're the PRO in this....you know who to give it to...maybe some people needs it more then me...but it would help us alot....just keep it a secret !!!

PS. I'm certainly glad for Mrs Sparkman, she realy deserved that new GMC ACADIA, she was so happy !! I notice there were no SNOWWWWW out there ! us we're buried under snow.....If they bring me that Acadia, make sure they wear winter clothing !!

Love you No. 1 Ellen....your the best!

Monique from the Brrrrr New Brunswick Canada...and "CA...NA...DA is our Nation

hi ellen,
you are such an awsome person to do the things you do.
and when you dance you are so awsome becans your fan dance with you.
you have a very big heart and i do think you where it on yor sleve.
now for my story.
not a big deal compared to others.
i could use a new car just to cheer me up.:(
all in one and a half months, i find out my sister has brest cancer and she had it removed a few weeks ago. we thought they got it all but one test did not come out right, now she has to go to the cancer center march 2 to see what they are going to do next. she is my best friend. i just pray they help her. you would like her !

then i found out my 16 year old son has been taking drugs sence he was ten 10. he was sent to jevie hall and now in rehab and drug court once a week for the next nine months , how stupid am i???
i should have known this .the good thing he did get saved and baptized on sunday. what a blessing !!

ellen my spelling sucks, sorry !

then 2 weeks ago my 2ed oldest son went to jail for asalt, he is facing 1-8 years in prison. he needs help very much, i just hope it is not to late for him as he has a baby girl that is just 13 months old.

ellen if i can not win the car maybe my sister could. she is a good driver, but not at night, girlfriend, you dont even want to be in a car with her @ night, she is night blind and it is very scary !!!!! she is shuch a good person maybe a car would cheer her up and she could drive it back and forth to the doctor. and it would cheer me up too... she did not ask for this.

ok girlfriend, i have wined enough !!! right now a glass of wine would be ok too!!!!
keep on dancing and making people happy.
see ya at 4 o' clock on my tv.
kimmie

Hi Ellen, Our family watches you every day and you always bring joy into our home. We are a family of three and we are all disabled. Our daughter is 23 years old and just loves you. We thank you for every happy moment you give to her. She had a stroke at birth and is partially paralized and legally blind. She is a wonderful example of being thankful for what little she has. She isn't able to read but has an understanding of life and truth that amazes us everyday. Her name is Terri and if you ever met her you would never forget her. She is truly our greatest gift. My wife has a rare brain malformation that keeps her on heavy pain medication every day. Her headaches never let up and there is no cure. As for me, I am a diabetic and have had heart surgery and am losing my ability to walk any distance at all. We live in a rental house and I drive a 13 year old jeep with a bad transmission but we are lucky just to be warm and not hungry. I am not asking you for anything except to accept our gratitude for the good you are doing and the joy you radiate every day. Keep on smiling and dancing, we love it.
Thanks for being there for all of us
Ray & Cheryl Olson & Terri

Ok Ellen,I am going to try this one more time. I've done this twice now.That was awesome that lisa won a car after getting into a reck.That was so nice of you to do once agian helping others out.You have such a big heart and a great lady.I watch your show everyday at 4:00 p.m.Your dancing makes it fun.My kids watch and dance when we have the show on.It's alway a thing to find out who is on it the next day and some of the questions you ask them are great.Anyway i love to help others and i would love to win just to be able to help my sister that is in need of a new car.She has a 8 year old and a 2 month old baby.She comutes everyday from Fairfield to Martinez do to her son going to school here and boyfriend working here too.Her car broke down and has no money or should i say enough to get it fixed.She is at my grandma's all day and having others take her place and that she can't come and go when she wants.She also has to stay out here all day waiting till he son is out and boyfriend gets off work.She hates it.She's not even able to go back home and come back to get her son.Her car is a stick and a older honda and just can't get any one to fix it for her.She would not know what to do if i came to her door with a new car and told her i won it on Ellen and giving it to her.Well thanks agian Ellen for reading my story.And some day i will make it to your show. I think you are a great person in and out.so if you like helping others this would be great if you can help me to help my sister. love ya Katie Raynor Pacheco, CA

Ellen,
I love you! Your like a giant (but ever so thin) teddy bear, I just want to hug you! I'm a young mother, and love it, of 2 boys who are the 'beat of my heart' (good dancing song, actually more like a great shower dancing song). I love children and actually want to have another one in the next year. My husband and I own one car that we got into quite a bit of credit card debt so we could pay it off and have no car payment (the credit card intrest rate was lower than the car loan). With 2 car seats and tons of baby gear there just isn't any room for raod trips, much less giant trips to wal-mart (something I do at LEAST 5 times a week, literally). I would be thrilled to have a GMC Acadia, they are beautiful cars and I just can't imagine ever having something so nice. My husband and both came from very non-wealthy families to put it gently and would love to have something nice for our children, as most parents do we want so much for them! It would be a dream to own that car! But whoever gets it will probably be very deserving of it, but please keep us in mind!! Love you
Your unknown best friend,
Whitney Ross

Hey Ellen and staff,I have a sister in need of a new car.She has a 8 year old son and a 3 month old.She has to comute everyday from Fairfield because my nephew and her boyfriend work and go to school out in Martinez, CA.They only have one car his.Her car cost way to much to fix.In this case she stays at our grandmas house all day with no car do do stuff on her own with out asking someone for a ride somewhere.She is so use to having her own ride and to be able to come and go when she wants. I think she deserves it.It would be great to just knock on her door with a new car and it coming from her little sister that won it for her.I am the type to help and give to others that need it.And she is one of them along with my parents. I am always giving or atleast trying my best to help them with things they need.Anyways Ellen you are agreat insperation to alot of people out there and thank you so much for your carring and giving to help other out there. I watch your show everyday at 4:00 p.m here.Your great keep up the wounderful stuff you do.We that watch your show everyday thank you for you kindness and love. thanks agian love Katie Raynor from Pacheco C.A.

ELLEN,

Awesome, please consider my kids and i for a new GMC ARCADIA. We don't have a vehicle of our own and would love to say we do. i am a single mom and i love my kids very much. They deserve to ride in style in our very small town that you would love. We need you ELLEN to put Elkville, IL on your been there map(if you have one hee,hee). Come find us ELLEN AND STAFF we are standing at the door as you read this! Can't wait to see the priceless look on my 11 year olds face when you show-up with the kids new ARCADIA! ELLEN WE LOVE YOU! WE ARE WAITING! BFF AND BBFN

Sincerely,
Shari, Zane, Trinden & Teigan

Ellen,
That was so sweet to see Lisa winning the car.
Brought tears and cheers seeing her so happy.
Bless you.
Love your show.
Bonnie

Hey Ellen, I watch your show every day. I just love it!!!! You always have a way to make my day just a little brighter and I thank you for that. I've had a really tough last couple of years, but watching your show keeps me going strong. You truly are a special and generous person and maybe one day I will have the pleasure of meeting you, mabe for my 50th birthday this June, you never know!!!! Keep doing what you're doing, we love you. Have a great day.

Janet

Hi Ellen, I wrote to you yesterday and thought it would be a good idea for you to come to San Diego and do a show at Sea World but, as I was playing your games I couldn't stop. I played all of them for hours I love the High Stakes Poker I got up to 416,800 of course if you want to win big you got to bet big right? Anyway after playing Ellen's Jackpot Slots and racking up 415,850 credits on that game I was thinking it would be really good if casinos had an Ellen machine to play. After all they have so many different games to play, I'm sure it could be the funniest game to play what do you think? Then again could you ever do a show at the Indian casinos like we have in San Diego?

HI Ellen!!
We love to watch your show everyday, even when the cable was having trouble and we watched once with picture but no sound and once with sound but a black screen.
We've been your fans since you had your sitcom on in the evenings. My brother, then 9 yrs. old would hurry and get his bath done just to watch it. My friend and I had this competition as to who was funnier you or Rhet Butler in Grace Under Fire. The next day in history class she would be like Grace Under Fire was so funny last night and I would say "Nope she's nothing compared to Ellen", and now look where you are--that's all I have to say about that.
No one from South Dakota ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, hardly EVER wins anything on TV. How many times have you ever heard the words "I'm from South Dakota" on the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, or on WifeSwap. Millionaire-well once when Regis still hosted someone from Sioux Falls SD was there but they never made it to the hotseat.
Once when I was in the second grade 1 of our substitute teachers got on Jeopardy(this was back in 1984) the whole elementary got to stop class and watch it. She didn't win though-that game is hard, but still we all tuned in to support her.
So many times SD gets the short end of the stick. We've heard multiple times on quiz shows that Mount Rushmore was in North Dakota--with the exception of you Ellen you answered correctly when the Who is Smarter than A Fifth Grader kids asked you where Mount Rushmore was and you said SD--THANK YOU ELLEN!!!!!
My sister and I recently watched the Miss America reality show on TLC and we sometimes wondered whether Miss SD was even there cause we hardly ever saw her face!! SD is a very interesting state--we have the beautiful Black Hills, Crazy Horse Monument (in progress), many waterfalls, Ted and Bill Husteads Famous Wall Drug Store in Wall, the Needles Eye rock formation, not to mention the home of the Sturgis Bike Rally.
I live in the town of Bridgewater South Dakota, population 602 people and lots of cats. Even though our Christmas decorations don't light up, we have no stoplights, and people build houses and then decide to move away before they move in to them-we still have a very interesting town. We are the home of major league baseball Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson. We have a grocery store, a drug store, a Buffalo buthering plant on Mainstreet right across from our restaurant, a city park that on rainy seasons also doubles as our city pool, 2 gas stations, a nursing home, a fur company, and a bar(but I think every town has one of those). We got new stop signs put up a few years ago. Plus, we have a super cool nickname BH2O.
If you decide that I should win the Acadia you could even visit the World's Only Corn Palace-yes, a palace made of corn, to show our pride as a great agricultural state- in Mitchell which is only 28 miles from Bridgewater.
So the conclusion of my letter is this-Put the name South Dakota and all the beauty and Uniqueness it stands for back in the minds of America. Let a South Dakotan be a winner and prove you are an equal opportunity giver!!!
Love ,
Your fans in Bridgewater SD
Denise, Dawn, and Ryan Walter
P.S. Last week, where was Lauren Conrad?

Hi Ellen,
To tell the truth I don't need a car for myself. If I won or ever win a car I would donate it. You see I live in the small town of alturas Calif. and for the last 8 month I have been working to save our Hospital if we don't form a Hospital District it looks like it will have to be closed. Lots of good people will be without medical care it that happens. So I would put the car up in a raffle to raise money to help the Hospital. I watch your show every day it helps me to think and keep up hope even if I put in 13-15 hours a day working. You keep up your great work to built homes.
God Bless you always
Lau

HOLA! Ellen you inspired me. My quest for PEACE ON EARTH has led me to work with youth exchange students and allowing them the opportunity to understand patience, tolerance and unconditional love. My passion is very rewarding spiritually and my hope is for a better future for all children. Thank you for awakening my spirit. I send my blessings to all.

LOVE is PEACE,

ERDT/Share Coordinator Mrs. Giner
Riverside CA

HI! ELLEN! I WATCH YOUR SHOW AS MUCH AS I CAN COZ I WORKED GRAVEYARD SHIFT SO WE DONT HAVE TO PUT MY 3 YRS OLD TO DAYCARE AND I HAVE A 11 YEARS OLD SON. I WAS SOOO JEALOUS WHEN THOSE 4 LADIES GOT THE GMC ARCADIA... "I SAID DAMN THEY'RE SO LUCKY I WISH I HAVE 1 TOO! ANYWAAAAY I LUV YOUR SHOW AND YOU HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE.I HOPE AND PRAY YOU'LL HAVE YOUR SHOW FOREVER BECAUSE WE NEED TO LAUGH EVERYDAY. MY HUSBAND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A BETTER CAR. I HOPE WE WIN THIS CAR AND WHOEVER WIN ILL JUST THINK THAT THEY NEED IT MORE THAN WE DO. KEEP IT UP! MORE POWER TO YOUR SHOW.

HI ELLEN I LOVE YOUR SHOW I WATCH YOU IN THE MORNING ALSO IN THE EVENING, I LOVE WHEN YOU DANCE
I THINK THAT YOU HAVE STYLE.
FOUR YEARS AGO MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A HOUSE IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA AT THIS MOMENT WE ARE LIVE AND WORK IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THE PAST TWENTY YEARS WE WOULD LIKE TO MOVE INTO OUR HOUSE BY JUNE 2008. AT THIS MOMENT IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE.
I WOULD LOVE IF MY HUSBAND COULD WIN THE GMC ACADIA, WE BADLY IN NEED OF A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO MOVE TO VIRGINIA. MY HUSBAND WORK SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
HE IS SAVING TO BUY A VEHICLE, EVERY TIME HE SAVE A LITTLE FOR HIS VEHICLE SOME THING COME UP. I WORK FOR TWENTY YEARS, BUT NOW I AM UNABLE TO WORK DUE TO CHRONIC BACK PAIN IT IS VERY HARD ON MY HUSBAND BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WORKING. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MOM.

Hey! Ellen, don't have a whole lot to say.
just realy like your show.And would like to say
thank for been a pet lover,I'm too. And Feb 28,is
my brithday wish me luck I'm going to play BINGO
and try to win something. Maybe one day I will get to win off your show.Have a bless day,Ellen

Hey Ellen,

That was great that the 4 friends who took the road trip all got a new car. It looks like they all had a blast on their trip. If I would have gone on the trip, I would have gone with family.

By the way, If I can't watch your show live, I make sure to tape it on my DVR.ome family

Ellen
and staff

How can you choose just one?
From reading all these stories, there are so many that are deserving.
I was thinking and wishing and hoping and praying--but I would want everyone to get one.

It is great that you were able to make dreams come true. I'm so happy for them.

Hey Ellen,
I want you to know there is nothing better than to cry tears of joy every day. That's what I do when I watch your show, because you have a knack for hitting my funny bone. I TIVO your show daily, but lately I've been able to watch you at the scheduled time since I've been on maternity leave with my third rugrat (all boys!!!). My kids are 10 wks., 2 y/o and 6 y/o. The older two love to laugh with me watching you.
I know you are giving the GMC Acadia away to a viewer, but I already have halfway decent vehicles. My mom, on the other hand, has been wanting to get a bigger vehicle just to tote my boys around, and with each child in a car seat there is no way that her Toyota Corolla will fit all the kids. She has been a huge fan of your show just the same and would be such a deserving person for this prize. Her name is Vicki and she works part time at a local McDonalds. She really should be retired now...don't ask me why she keeps working, but she does. She is like the poster child for your typical Polish woman...tell her a polish joke and she'll respond, "what...I don't get it?!" (I say she is Polish, because she adopted my brother and I, and we don't know our nationalities). Anyhow, I can only imagine the look of surprise on her face if your crew were to surprise her...priceless!
Thanks for all the tears! I look forward to them everyday. You are the best!
Thanks,
Pam Ouellette
P.S. My husband wishes I would clear them from the DVR since they're hogging up space for his shows. I just like to keep the extra funny ones for those moments when I get the urge to laugh. You know...like the one of the guy at the gym on the pilates machine when he balls up and rolls over!
I live in Central Florida and hope that I can score some tickets to see you in person. I'll bring plenty of tissues!
Thanks again!

hey ellen I LOVE YOUR SHOW AND I CRY EVERYTIME YOU GIVE SOMETHING AWAY NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL. ITS GREAT!EVERYDAY PEOPLE THAT WORK FOR A LIVING DOING SHIFT WORK WINNING SOMETHING LIKE A NEW CAR OMG!!! I HAVE A 2002 XTERRA AND IT HAS 170,000 MILES ON IT. I ALSO HAVE A 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND YOU SIT AND TRY TO IMAGINE HOW AWESOME IT WOULD FEEL TO WIN A CAR. ITS ALMOST UNIMAGINEABLE. YOU KNOW IF I CRY WHEN A STRANGER WINS I WOULD PROBALLY FILL MY BRITCHES IF I WON MYSELF. I ALSO HAVE SEVERAL GRANDCHILDREN THAT WOULD ENJOY RIDING WITH ME IF I WON. CONGRATUALTIONS TO WHO EVER WINS!!! GO ELLEN!!!

Hi Miss Ellen...

What should I do to get a hold of you ?

I need to talk to you !!!! it's important....

Ok !!! I'll tell you....but DONT say it to nobody..Kkkk ! it's between you and me...."I NEED TO WIN THAT GMC ACADIAAAAAAA "....

We are now 6 in the family....my 2 kids, my adopted niece and my adopted newphew...14, 13, 11 and 10....my van is starting to make strange sound...like..."cloclong, cloclong" that is not a good sound isn't it ???

With the adoption + building the extention on our house to accommadate the new members....took all the money we didn't have!

So now you know my secret, it would be nice to have this wonderful GMC Acadia...BUT...you know better then me, you're the PRO in this....you know who to give it to...maybe some people needs it more then me...but it would help us alot....just keep it a secret !!!

PS. I'm certainly glad for Mrs Sparkman, she realy deserved that new GMC ACADIA, she was so happy !! I notice there were no SNOWWWWW ! us we're buried under snow.....If they bring me that Acadia, make sure they wear winter clothing !!

Love you No. 1 Ellen....your the best!

Monique from the Brrrrr New Brunswick Canada...and "CA...NA...DA is our Nation"

Hey Ellen!
The GMC Acadia rocks!
its really cool that you can play gutiar hero in that car!
I love you ellen!!!

Hi Ellen,
I am writing in hopes that I will be thought of for the Arcadia Giveaway. I am A stay at home mother of 3. I am writing because I am unable to afford a new vehicle and would love nothing more than a beautiful new one. My husbabd and I have been very unlucky when it comes to vehicles. My husband was in his first vehicle and was almost died in a very bad accident. He being tired let his friend drive because he was tired and his friend ended up falling asleep and went head on with a mack truck, my husband was thought dead so they pulled him from the vehicle and tossed him on the side of the road. Many surgeries and a coma later he was home recouping. Second car lasted a while but still not reliable. Myself, well my first car $100 very used.... I had to climb in one door and at the end out a window. @nd Blew up on the highway, 3rd Brakes went and could not afford to fix it, 4th was a car that was as old as me at the time...25. After that died my husband and I were able to trade in our car and get financed for a truck.. ended up having a motor problem and broke down. I bought my dads 1993 Dodge van for $400 when he went and bought a "new" used car and my husbands father fronted some money for my husband to get a "new" used car.. since these my van has spent half the time sitting in my parking lot because of one hose, one blt, another leak, and now all 4 brakes are gone and we can not really afford new ones because I am not working and my husband does not make much. His car has been in the shop more than out since we got it due to computer problems with it, hoses, wires, pumps and more hoses. I have 3 kids all under 6 and a brand new on that has Dr's appts all the time. I have a health problem since my last child and also are seeing a doctor a lot. So we need a reliable vehicle. I am just hoping that we will be concidered. I need the extra space as well for the other children I take into my care for family when needed. I feel silly asking for hand outs but Hope that We will be concideder.
Thank You!!!

Hello Ellen,
You are such a outstanding person. I would like to take the oppurtunity to take you for giving away the GMC vehicles. That is such a wonderful to be in a position that you can do this for people. I wanted to post my coment to to put my name in the pot to win a chance at a vehicle but after reading some of the posted comments I realize that there are some that are in more need of a vehicle than me. I would love to have a new vehicle also considering that my suv is almost hitting 180,000 miles. I would love the chance at winning but I would clearly understand if somewone else does. Take care Ellen , you are a great person and if you get to read this I love you show!!!

Hello Ellen! :-) I am IN love with your show! It's sort of like crack! I tivo it everyday, so that I can watch everyday after work. I don't have as sad of a story as some of the others on your page, but the truth of the matter is I am a recent college graduate (GO GATORS!) that needs a car to go job hunting. I spent my entire college career on the city bus or taking rides from friends. I would really just would like to have a car that is my own and start to live my life on my own time. I thank you for your consideration.
~Mimi :-)

hi ellen!
you're amazing for doing this for people! i only wish i had the money to do what you do. my mom and i always thought it'd be cool to pay for a stranger's dinner at a restaurant. well, you beat us by far! god bless you, ellen! you're a wonderful person with a warm heart with all the love i could give,
-mindi

Ellen,

Thank you so much for the AWESOME gift you have blessed Lisa Sparkman with. She is a great person! You could not have chosen a better person to win the car!!! Thanks for what you do for families! I am Lisa's sister in law and my husband grew up in the house that Lisa is renting! Thanks for coming all the way to Valley View! What a fabulous surprise!!
Gina Thomason

THANK YOU ELLEN for complimenting on our LOG Cabin that Lisa lives in. Thank you for puting it on TV when you all delivered the GMC Acadia to the house in Texas. We love your show.
Henry and Tita

Hi Ellen,reading some of these emails makes me feel selfish to even write this one, but that new acadia really would be a blessing. I live in Spotsylvania Va,and my husband drives about 2 hours a day to work. Due to the fact that I have a bad habit to bring in extra "family " , we can never afford something reliable to drive. We have been living in this old house, (which is under constuction,probably for the rest of our lives), But over the last few years, We have raised many kids, including our own, 5 of them,and my husband never complins. We never have enough money just to get through the week, yet he gets up at 3am every morning, and drives 2 hours to work , and then 2 hours home. So 12-14 hours of the day, he is trying to care for his family and his extended family.We are down to 4 kids now, 3 of our own, our youngest with autism. My husband Jim, is now driving a small pickup that is on it's way out, with my car down, and we have to let my son use what would be our extra vehicle, as he is toughing it out trying to get through an apprenticeship school. So now, we have nothing to fall back on, if his truck finally does it's last beltway dance. We are currently looking for another 400.00 clunker, as that is all we have been able to do for the past 15 years. I cannot really complain, we have had some good ones, But the driving kills them after a couple years. What a new vehicle would do for him would be awesome. He is always repairing, putting oil in and hoping it will make it another month. I know that others need it just as bad, if not worse than we do, but I sure would like to see my husband in this new vehicle. Heck, I would like to get him a good used one, I would be happy with that. Keep up the great things you do Ellen, we need more people like you in this hard world. I try to catch your show everyday, it is the only one I try to watch faithfully, because I don't really get to watch TV. We have only one, and my son that has autism kinda owns it. Oh , my daughter is a breast cancer survivor, hurray for your hard work for the Susan B Komen foundation, you are awesome. Jamie, my oldest daughter suffered through it at 24 years old, and I am so thankful to say she will be 31 in june, and is doing very well. :o) Thanks for all you do...lots of love, Darlene

hey ellen ,love your show.hopping to win the car.havea 1989 chev truck .that got hit by a deer .and we need a car.the truck looking like it need to go to the hospital for a news baddly make over.3 tho doll damageto the truck.them the next stop would be the grave yard for truck.s.may be 1 day will be my day.ihope love you a your show.......karentutterow.

Dear Ellen, The first day I saw a commercial for the Gmc acadia I feel in love with it. I AM 17 years old and still in high school. It is now a goal of mine to own one one day. I drive a 1990 ford taurus. Whats ironic is my car is the same age as me. Any ways me and my brother and my mom watch the show every day and it makes our day. Some days when I come home from school the first thing mom will say is so in so is on Ellen today or Ellen has that funny chair on again and will watch and just crack up laughing even more than we did the first time we watched it. Thank you so much for making a show that all people can relate to and thank you for being so gosh darn funny. =) -smile- =)

Hello ellen, I really love your show you are so funny. I really do need a new car to get back and fourth to the drs. and shopping. I don't go to far with it cause i'm afraid it will fall apart. I really hope i win. I have never won anything in my life. Thank you!! keep up the good work making people laugh! Kathy

Hi Ellen,

I'm writting in to let you know how much my Mom loves you, your show and how much you make her day! I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much my Mom would appreciative of a new car.

Here goes, she has a chevy truck and let a backwood mechanic work on it he had it over 2.5 months they also paid him in full because Christmas was coming up and knew he would need the extra money so 2months pass my Mom and Dad call the man serveral times he never called them back being who my Mom is drove to his house and asked about her truck of course she got the run around. So 2.5 months go by and she finally gets her truck back of course it now has low oil pressure, he tells my Dad that he can bring it back but remember it took 2.5 months to get back in the condition she left it with him. So my Dad says he will bring it to the local Chevy dealer and once again they