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Ellen has been assisting those in need with her Big Stimulus Packages, and now you can help too!
Whether it's sponsoring abandoned animals, fighting global poverty or contributing to the Los Angeles Food Bank, we're sure you'll find an organization that means something special to you!
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Can you please get Christofer Drew from Never Shout Never and Jordan Witzigreuter from The Ready Set on your show?? I think they are both amazing guys who can sing very well and they both put a smile on everyone's face just like you!
I just recently found a family member near Napoli in Italy. His name is Luca Nasuto. He tells me he is an artist, and would like to have some of his artwork shown.I was thinking that maybe you could put him on your show. How better a way to get his art work shown? This is one way I thought would be a good way to get him started, and get his work out there. It is a long shot, that you would even consider doing this, but it was worth a try. I feel that you are one of the most heartfelt generous people in the industry, and this is why I asked. This is all new to me as well. I am waiting for a copy of his portfolio and more information on himself, to be able to send to you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Charlene Nasuto
cdnasuto09@yahoo.com
Hello Ellen.
On your show today you said that you love discovering new music. Well here's a new person I highly recommend. Never Shout Never, he is is one man band, his real name is Christofer Drew. He is a teenager who sings and plays the acoustic guitar beautifuly. Not only is he a good musician but he is a great person at heart (he is all about peace). I would LOVE to see him on your show.
Love,
Ayla Rogers (From Beavercreek Ohio)
Hey Ellen!!!
I'm not sure if you read these messages your self or not. I am new to the Ellen Community so I am trying to find a way to email you and let you know that I think you are such a great person, and I love that you try to stay away from negativity! That is the best way to live, at least in my opinion, : )!!! Polyanna had it right, the glad game could help out so many people!!
I just wanted to let you know that I believe you are a wonderful person, you just simply have fun with life, which is something everyone should try to do! What the heck we only get one chance why not live it up!!!
You motivate me to continue to be positive no matter what obsticles we encounter
Ellen you rock!!!!
Peace Out Home Skillet!!! : )~
Erin
Hello, A friend and former colleague of mine son
Mitchell is the youngest of their four. I know they have been struggling for several years searching for a diagnosis for Mitchell’s condition. Troy and Michelle Cupps are truly an amazing couple and family. I know they are relieved to finally have a diagnosis but now they begin a new journey for a cure for this rare disease. I felt compelled and I hope you will as well to pray for them and to share as much support as you can by spreading the message.
Their five-year-old son Mitchell was recently diagnosed with Schimke Immunoosseous Dysplasia—a complicated medical term for one of the rarest forms of Dwarfism. Unlike most dwarfs you’ve seen, Mitchell is perfectly proportioned but stands only 27-1/2 inches tall and weighs 18 pounds. His condition is so rare that Mitchell is only one of four others in the United States who have been diagnosed with Schimke, and one of only 45 across the world. It’s believed that many more children may have Schimke but the journey to a diagnosis (like ours) can take years and most die from the symptoms of kidney failure or stroke before they’ve been accurately diagnosed.
They are reaching out today because doctors in British Columbia, who have worked on their own time, money and resources, have cloned Mitchell’s genes and believe that Ataluren (originally developed for those with Muscular Dystrophy) could be the cure we and other parents of children with Schimke have been waiting for. This is a shovel-ready project that offers extraordinary promise—so much promise in fact we established Little Giants Foundation (LittleGiantsFoundation.org) to share this advancement with other parents of children with rare types of Dwarfism and to communicate our needs that will bring us closer to a cure.
The fact is, we are quickly running out of time but we are so very, very close to a cure.
Finally, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading their plea and contributing in any way you can to save Mitchell's life and potentially the lives of other children with rare forms of Dwarfism. I hope you’ll take a moment to consider their story and visit their foundation website (LittleGiantsFoundation.org).
Troy Cupps..."As a parent of a child facing the greatest odds imaginable, I am not too proud to ask for the help of friends or strangers. But our family is equally determined to bring the widest attention possible to a condition that is curable. We are almost there…and we will not go quietly."
Regards, Kristi Crenshaw
Hi Ellen,
I am writing to you today regarding someone else other than me. His name is Julian Espinosa, and he has been serving over in Iraq for the past few months. I just found out, right now, that he is coming back home, to Texas, on August 14th. While over in Iraq, Julian has been dealing with a divorce from his wife, who has not allowed him to speak to his 3 sons (ages 11,7 and 3).
My question for you is, is there anyway you could bring this soldier and his sons to California and treat them to a day at Disneyland to help them get reaquainted with each other?
I personally have never met Julian, but adopted him as a part of the adopt-a-platoon program. Julian and I became pen pals, and communicated through letters, emails and talking on msn messenger. I've read the pain in his responses, and watched him ask about my daughter, so he could have some idea of how his own children were progressing.
This man has sacrificed so much by joining the military, and spending time away from his family overseas. Is there anyway you can help give back to him? I would offer to help in anyway I could, but I am a single mom, working at putting myself through college, and have little to no money myself. Thank you so much for your consideration Ellen. LOVE THE SHOW!!
Sincerely,
Denise Kelly
I didn't want to post a comment for everyone to see. I'd like to send an email. How do I navigate this site to send Ellen an actual email?!? I keep clicking on the "Email Ellen" links and it takes me in circles...could someone please remedy my Ellen-show-site-stupidity? Pretty Pretty Please?
I am doing a bike ride for charity, the Dempsey Challenge to raise money for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing in Maine. It's also a great charity to support. If everyone gave just $5 or even $1, it REALLY helps fight cancer! http://tinyurl.com/cwlo5f (I am McDreamyBiker)
Great campaign! I love the idea of give a little! I am teaching it to my kids, who give small donations from their allowances, sometimes $2 or $5, a couple of times a year but it is their money and they decide where to donate to help those less fortunate.
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Posted by Madeline | September 7, 2011 6:18 AM