AMFE would like to thank Michelle D and her family for their donation to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund! Michelle writes:

I went to highschool with Niki and was heartbroken to hear what Ellie and her family have been going through. I will be praying for beautiful Ellie and that she gets her miracle.

Thank you Michelle and family!

Uncle Andrew

AMFE would like to thank The Gilbertsons for their donation to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund.  Heather writes:

“God Bless You!”

I second that - thank you Gilbertsons for helping Ellie and her family, and God Bless You!

Uncle Andrew

Hi folks -

Just a short note to thank everyone who dined at Applebee’s on Tuesday, December 2nd. It was a great turnout, and the restaurant was packed! I don’t know the totals, but I can’t imagine the benefit was anything but a smashing success judging by the number of people there. As I was hurrying Sam to the little boys’ room I couldn’t help but notice all the flyers on the tables.  What an awesome sight!

Special thanks to Cara Willaert for her role in spearheading this event and the Lakeville Applebee’s Staff for hosting the event and dealing with a packed house. I wasn’t that involved so if I’m missing someone feel free to send me a strongly-worded email.

God bless you all and Happy Holidays!

Uncle Andrew

AMFE would like to thank Rachel, Mark, Regan, and Jaden for their contribution to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund. The family writes:

We pray for strength for your daughter and whole family during this difficult time. We’d like to make this donation in honor of our dear friend, Erica S.

Thank you to Rachel, Mark, Regan, and Jaden!

AMFE would like to thank the Pipeliners Voluntary Fund for their donation to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund. They write:

To Whom It May Concern:

We were sorry to hear about Ellie’s diagnosis of Brain Stem Glioma. We realize this is a difficult for her and her family. Perhaps we can make things a little easier financially with the enclosed Pipeliners Voluntary Fund check.

The Voluntary Fund is helping you according to its basic goal, to help our own in their time of dire need. This assistance is possible because there are members of Pipeliners Union 798 who care enough about the welfare of their Brothers and Sisters to contribute voluntarily to this Fund for that purpose.

With best wishes, we remain

Sincerely and fraternally,

Daniel C. Hendrix
Business Manager

David L. Barnett
Financial Secretary-Treasurer

Thank you to the Pipeliners Voluntary Fund!!

AMFE would like to thank People In Business Care for their donation to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund.  They write:

Dear Ellie:

From time to time we can all use a helping hand.  People In Business Care was established for that very reason.

The enclosed check…to you as financial assistance represents a helping hand to you at this time in your life.  All we would ask is that you extend a similar helping hand, whether it be a good deed or a gift of money when you see the need and are in a better position to provided it.

We wish you the very best.

God bless,

People In Business Care

Thank you to People In Business Care!!

AMFE would like to thank Amy’s Kids for their efforts and contribution to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund. Amy writes:

We’re pulling for you Ellie! My kids held a “spa day” to raise funds for you and your family. They’ll be doing another one later this month. You’re getting lots of prayers from Inver Grove Heights!

Thank you to Amy’s Kids! (& Amy too!)

(And Uncle Andrew apologizes for the slow response on getting this Thank You up!)

AMFE would like to thank Jane, who contributed to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund. Jane writes:

I am praying for your beautiful daughter. This monster must be stopped. No child should have to go through this - no parent should have to go through this.

I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank you to Jane!

AMFE would like to thank Jason for donating to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund! Jason writes:

I can’t put into words the feeling inside when I hear of one of God’s precious little ones having to face something like this, along with their family. I often ask God why when I hear of someone like Ellie but I don’t get any answers I can understand, which leaves me with the only other option left and that’s faith.

There are no words that would be sufficient in these circumstances so I will simply extend my prayers to God asking for a miracle that only he is capable of providing, and for comfort and peace to all of you who suffer.

In Christ,
Jason

Thank you Jason!

AMFE would like to recognize the Rowe Family for their contribution to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund. Greta writes:

Saw the flyer at work. We are very sorry to hear of Ellie’s struggle. What a strong and beautiful little girl! Our thoughts are with her and her family.

PS - Great job with the web site!

Thank you to the Rowe Family!