Ella was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of 2, but, Ella just entered kindergarten, and thanks to early intervention is currently testing at an age appropriate developmental level. Ella's mother, Hope, started a foundation called, Ella's Hope. Ella's Hope's goal is to raise money so that other parents can afford early intervention therapies. She didn't just accept the fact that Ella had autism, she did something about it. Now Ella's brother is also being tested for autism. But even with the challenge of having two kids diagnosed with autism Hope is focused on other people's children. The money raised from Ella's Hope will go to scholarships for other kids to get early intervention and to autism research.
I cannot imagine being faced with that situation for my own children and then still have the strength to think about other children. Amazing.
Read the rest of Ella's story and her mom's fight to help other little kids at www.ellashope.org.
So why I am writing about this. Well, my sister Kelsey emailed me today about this story. Kelsey is my little "sister". She grew up in our house because my mom took care of her and her older brother while her parents worked. She has blond hair and blue eyes and people always thought the three of us were all sisters; so we just went with it! We have always been close (she was in both of our weddings) and when a sister asks for your help there is no saying no.
Hope, Ella's Mom, is Kelsey's sorority advisor (another sister!). And all these sisters are trying to spread the word about voting for Ella's Hope. Have you heard of the Pepsi Refresh Project? Ella's Hope is in the running (#13) to win one of the amazing donations. She just needs a little help from all of you.
So, PLEASE head over to Ella's Hope website and vote. Or you can vote by texting 100288 to 73774. Or going to http://www.refresheverything.
Please help spread the word and VOTE!
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