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!

Hi all - I’ve got information on a new benefit for Ellie. There will be a motorcycle ride starting in Castle Rock at 11 AM on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008. Here are the details:

Castle Rock & Roll Annual Bike Ride
(A Ride For Ellie)
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
Registration 10-11 AM
Depart 11 AM (Sharp!)

Cost: $20
$10.00 Donation to Ellie
$10.00 Goes to the Bike Ride.
Includes shirt, meal, and special entertainment to follow after ride
Food provided along route as well.
In case of rain, the ride will be held August 30th, 2008.

27998 Chippendale Avenue
Castle Rock, MN
612-290-0454

Come on out, bring your bike, and take a ride for Ellie!

AMFE has received information on a new fundraising event for Ellie: Niki’s close friend Jill is arranging a garage sale August 15th & 16th at Wagner Park in New Market. All proceeds will be donated to the Ellie Willaert Benefit Fund to help with medical and living expenses due to Ellie’s current battle with DIPG.

We are in need of items to be donated to the sale. Examples may include the following:

• Clothing: Infant, toddler, kids, juniors, womens and mens
• Household Items: Small/medium/large appliances, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, dish sets, pictures, frames, blankets, towels, bedding
• Furniture: Dressers, bed frames, couches, chairs, tables, patio furniture
• Toys, books, puzzles, games
• Electronics: Functioning computers, printers, TV’s
• Baby items: Strollers, cribs, basinettes, jumpers, diaper bags

We also need volunteer help to pull the benefit off:

• Set-up: Evenings, weekend(s) prior to garage sale to organize and price tag
• Help both days at the sale
• Signs/Brouchures/Flyers/Annoucements
• Cash Register

We could also use a cash register and tables (clearly labeled) to borrow for the day.

Please leave a comment on this post if you can assist and AMFE will forward your information to Jill. Or, you can contact Jill directly at jfriedges@integra.net.