News and Events
We love hearing from our fans and followers! Please click on the envelope link above to send photos and descriptions of all of the wonderful things you are doing For Elysa so we can include you on our website and Facebook page! Looking for ideas? Scan down and see our *ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES* section at the bottom of the page.
We had another record-breaking Letters from Angels campaign this year, supporting 14 different healthcare facilities across 12 cities throughout the US - THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!
We are so grateful for the help of all of Elysa's friends and fans who contributed to our record-breaking Letters from Angels campaign! From school classes to workplace valentine making stations, Scout troops to sports teams, churches to Mom groups, hundreds of Earth Angels participated in our campaign. It is so heartwarming to see the time, effort and love poured into these valentines and the amazing LIGHT being spread around the country in our sweet angel's honor.
We are so grateful for the help of all of Elysa's friends and fans who contributed to our record-breaking Letters from Angels campaign! From school classes to workplace valentine making stations, Scout troops to sports teams, churches to Mom groups, hundreds of Earth Angels participated in our campaign. It is so heartwarming to see the time, effort and love poured into these valentines and the amazing LIGHT being spread around the country in our sweet angel's honor.
Guidelines for Letters from Angels:
1) Sign cards with your first name and city/state
2) Please avoid any religious or "get well soon" types of sentiments - best to stick with "Happy Valentine's Day," "Cheering for You," or "You are Amazing" types of messages
3) We cannot accept any edible gifts/candy
4) New art supplies, books for all ages, puzzles, rattles/sensory toys, DVDs, small toys, stuffed animals, matchbox cars, nail polish, and gift cards are all great items for our gift bags
5) Email ForElysa@outlook.com for a drop off or mailing address in one of the cities we support
6) If you are looking for specific ideas, please click HERE and review the Children's Mercy Wish List pdf:
1) Sign cards with your first name and city/state
2) Please avoid any religious or "get well soon" types of sentiments - best to stick with "Happy Valentine's Day," "Cheering for You," or "You are Amazing" types of messages
3) We cannot accept any edible gifts/candy
4) New art supplies, books for all ages, puzzles, rattles/sensory toys, DVDs, small toys, stuffed animals, matchbox cars, nail polish, and gift cards are all great items for our gift bags
5) Email ForElysa@outlook.com for a drop off or mailing address in one of the cities we support
6) If you are looking for specific ideas, please click HERE and review the Children's Mercy Wish List pdf:
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Thank you!! **Gala Update** As a result of your great generosity, we were able to exceed our goal and raise $10,500 during our Inaugural For Elysa Foundation Gala. We are so grateful for all of your help and support!!
October 14, 2017
The Inaugural For Elysa Foundation Gala will be held at Travois in Kansas City from 7-11 pm. Join us on the rooftop for an evening of education about our foundation, music, food, drinks, and a fun prize raffle to raise money for myocarditis research. Please click below to be redirected to Punchbowl to RSVP; space is limited to the first 100 guests. After submitting your RSVP, please click the "contribute" button to purchase the tickets for $40 each. Many thanks to the amazing staff at Travois for so generously donating your incredible venue and helping us with the organization of our event!
The Inaugural For Elysa Foundation Gala will be held at Travois in Kansas City from 7-11 pm. Join us on the rooftop for an evening of education about our foundation, music, food, drinks, and a fun prize raffle to raise money for myocarditis research. Please click below to be redirected to Punchbowl to RSVP; space is limited to the first 100 guests. After submitting your RSVP, please click the "contribute" button to purchase the tickets for $40 each. Many thanks to the amazing staff at Travois for so generously donating your incredible venue and helping us with the organization of our event!
Heartfelt thanks to our event sponsors:
Travois Blue Scope Steel Sporting Kansas City Abella Psychotherapy and Consulting, LLC Jackson County Sports Complex Authority Hitch Fit Little Light Nolte’s Bridal Tequila Harry’s SSOR Boulevard Brewing Company Sanders Warren Russell and Scheer LLP KC Power and Light District Going to the Dogs The Upper Crust Pie Bakery Grainger Bar Method KC Indigo Wild Kendra Scott |
And to our recognized donors:
Gold Nick and Clare Blasi Kira Blasi Paul and Katie Cowan David and Cathy Evers Matt and Kristiana Evers Bob and Anne Hackman Andy and Katie O’Hara Mike Pelzer Silver Josh and Mandy Browne Jerry and Jackie Wankum |
September 29, 2017
Look for the For Elysa Foundation educational booth at Annual Pediatric Advanced Practice Nursing Conference at the Ritz Charles Conference Center in Overland Park, KS. We will have the opportunity to meet more than 200 Advanced Practice Pediatric nurses within the Kansas City metropolitan area and share Elysa's story as well as information about myocarditis and our foundation mission.
Look for the For Elysa Foundation educational booth at Annual Pediatric Advanced Practice Nursing Conference at the Ritz Charles Conference Center in Overland Park, KS. We will have the opportunity to meet more than 200 Advanced Practice Pediatric nurses within the Kansas City metropolitan area and share Elysa's story as well as information about myocarditis and our foundation mission.
May 21, 2017
We had the honor of hosting a For Elysa booth at the Run for Little Hearts at Arrowhead Stadium in KC this morning. It was another wonderful, family-friendly event! We distributed community education about myocarditis and cardiac warning signs, participating in the 5K and kids' dash, and met some other great heart families.
Are you interested in sponsoring a heart health booth at your next local community event? We have all the supplies you need and will happily ship them to you with instructions for an easy and informative display! Please contact us at ForElysa@outlook.com for more information.
We had the honor of hosting a For Elysa booth at the Run for Little Hearts at Arrowhead Stadium in KC this morning. It was another wonderful, family-friendly event! We distributed community education about myocarditis and cardiac warning signs, participating in the 5K and kids' dash, and met some other great heart families.
Are you interested in sponsoring a heart health booth at your next local community event? We have all the supplies you need and will happily ship them to you with instructions for an easy and informative display! Please contact us at ForElysa@outlook.com for more information.
February 2017
Many thanks to our amazing fans who helped spread LOVE and LIGHT to children in 7 hospitals around the country this month! We are so grateful for your help sharing Letters From Angels in honor of our Elysa's 7th birthday...
Many thanks to our amazing fans who helped spread LOVE and LIGHT to children in 7 hospitals around the country this month! We are so grateful for your help sharing Letters From Angels in honor of our Elysa's 7th birthday...
January 2017
It's time for Elysa fans to spread your wings again in our 4th annual Letters from Angels campaign!! We are collecting small gifts and homemade or store bought Valentines signed with your first name and city/state. This is a wonderful opportunity to be an angel to children who are hospitalized over Valentine's Day! All items are due by the end of January to allow us time to assemble gift bags and deliver them by Elysa's birthday on February 10th. Send an email to ForElysa@outlook.com for an address to deliver or mail your donations in order to benefit one of the seven hospitals for which we are collecting this year.
Guidelines for Letters from Angels:
1) Sign cards with your first name and city/state
2) Please avoid any religious or "get well soon" types of sentiments - best to stick with "Happy Valentine's Day," "Cheering for You," or "You are Amazing" types of messages
3) We cannot accept any edible gifts/candy
4) New art supplies, books for all ages, puzzles, DVDs, small toys, stuffed animals, matchbox cars, nail polish, and gift cards are all great items for our gift bags
Suggested items for donation can be found here:
http://www.childrensmercy.org/help-our-kids/donate-goods/
It's time for Elysa fans to spread your wings again in our 4th annual Letters from Angels campaign!! We are collecting small gifts and homemade or store bought Valentines signed with your first name and city/state. This is a wonderful opportunity to be an angel to children who are hospitalized over Valentine's Day! All items are due by the end of January to allow us time to assemble gift bags and deliver them by Elysa's birthday on February 10th. Send an email to ForElysa@outlook.com for an address to deliver or mail your donations in order to benefit one of the seven hospitals for which we are collecting this year.
Guidelines for Letters from Angels:
1) Sign cards with your first name and city/state
2) Please avoid any religious or "get well soon" types of sentiments - best to stick with "Happy Valentine's Day," "Cheering for You," or "You are Amazing" types of messages
3) We cannot accept any edible gifts/candy
4) New art supplies, books for all ages, puzzles, DVDs, small toys, stuffed animals, matchbox cars, nail polish, and gift cards are all great items for our gift bags
Suggested items for donation can be found here:
http://www.childrensmercy.org/help-our-kids/donate-goods/
September 12, 2016
Help us reach our fundraising goals by attending an event on Monday, September 12 at Dream Dinners in Overland Park, KS. For just $34.99, you will assemble three wholesome meals to take home and enjoy with your family. Plus, during this exclusive event, $10 from each purchase is automatically donated back to our program. Attendance is by invitation only, so please be sure to RSVP for your desired time slot below using the password "For Elysa":
6:00-7:30 pm time slot: http://dreamdinners.com/fundraiser/676091
7:30-9:00 pm time slot: http://dreamdinners.com/fundraiser/676092
Help us reach our fundraising goals by attending an event on Monday, September 12 at Dream Dinners in Overland Park, KS. For just $34.99, you will assemble three wholesome meals to take home and enjoy with your family. Plus, during this exclusive event, $10 from each purchase is automatically donated back to our program. Attendance is by invitation only, so please be sure to RSVP for your desired time slot below using the password "For Elysa":
6:00-7:30 pm time slot: http://dreamdinners.com/fundraiser/676091
7:30-9:00 pm time slot: http://dreamdinners.com/fundraiser/676092
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May - July 2016
After meeting with the multi-disciplinary Heart Failure and Transplant Team at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City last February to share Elysa's story, our foundation has been given the amazing opportunity to speak about myocarditis to the nursing staff at the same hospital. Over these three months, we will be giving five presentations titled, "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Within Hours of Presenting to the Emergency Department: A Case Study" to hundreds of nurses and staff from the hospital and outlying urgent care clinics for continuing nursing education credits. We are so honored by this opportunity and hope to spread awareness of the need for urgent diagnosis and treatment of this rapidly fatal condition in our children. To see one of the recorded sessions, click the link below or cut and paste this address into a new browser window:
http://players.brightcove.net/70829860001/default_default/index.html?videoId=4943024491001
May 1, 2016 - Run for Little Hearts, Lee's Summit, MO
We were proud to host an informational booth about myocarditis, warning signs of potential cardiac compromise in otherwise healthy individuals, and our foundation's efforts to address pediatric sudden cardiac arrest at this event. Over 1,200 people participated in the 5K, 10K, 1 mile memory walk, and Kids' Dash while visiting fun and educational booths at the lively pre- and post-race expo. Many thanks to all who participated!
**Do you have an event where you'd like to sponsor a booth?? See our "ongoing opportunities" section at the top of this page for more details on this easy way to spread vital information to your community.
We were proud to host an informational booth about myocarditis, warning signs of potential cardiac compromise in otherwise healthy individuals, and our foundation's efforts to address pediatric sudden cardiac arrest at this event. Over 1,200 people participated in the 5K, 10K, 1 mile memory walk, and Kids' Dash while visiting fun and educational booths at the lively pre- and post-race expo. Many thanks to all who participated!
**Do you have an event where you'd like to sponsor a booth?? See our "ongoing opportunities" section at the top of this page for more details on this easy way to spread vital information to your community.
January 2016 - Letters from Angels was a tremendous success!
In an amazing outpouring of love and support for Elysa, we were able to provide nearly 600 gift bags stuffed with Valentines, craft supplies, toys, stuffed animals, and gift cards for children in 4 pediatric hospitals across the country! Children's Hospital Colorado (Denver), Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City), Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (Miami), and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Palo Alto, CA) saw our angel's light pouring through the halls as children opened their Letters from Angels. Many, many thanks to all who participated - we are SO proud of the growth of this project over the last 3 years.
In an amazing outpouring of love and support for Elysa, we were able to provide nearly 600 gift bags stuffed with Valentines, craft supplies, toys, stuffed animals, and gift cards for children in 4 pediatric hospitals across the country! Children's Hospital Colorado (Denver), Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City), Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (Miami), and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Palo Alto, CA) saw our angel's light pouring through the halls as children opened their Letters from Angels. Many, many thanks to all who participated - we are SO proud of the growth of this project over the last 3 years.
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Fall 2015
Want to be sure your healthcare team has viral myocarditis in the back of their minds when seeing the hundreds of viruses that come through doctors' offices every winter? Email ForElysa@outlook.com and we'll send you a flu pack with healthcare provider information to help improve awareness of this less common but devastating diagnosis.
Want to be sure your healthcare team has viral myocarditis in the back of their minds when seeing the hundreds of viruses that come through doctors' offices every winter? Email ForElysa@outlook.com and we'll send you a flu pack with healthcare provider information to help improve awareness of this less common but devastating diagnosis.
September 2015
For Elysa hit the ground running in Washington DC, meeting with legislators to educate them about myocarditis and ask for support for rare disease legislation and funding. We also had the opportunity to meet with other families affected by myocarditis, learn more about current research, and share experiences at the Myocarditis Foundation family support meeting in conjunction with the Heart Failure Society of America conference. Many thanks to all who support this important work!!
For Elysa hit the ground running in Washington DC, meeting with legislators to educate them about myocarditis and ask for support for rare disease legislation and funding. We also had the opportunity to meet with other families affected by myocarditis, learn more about current research, and share experiences at the Myocarditis Foundation family support meeting in conjunction with the Heart Failure Society of America conference. Many thanks to all who support this important work!!
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Spring/Summer 2015 September 2015
Elysa fans have been representing at Heart Walks around the country - St. Louis and Denver fans even formed teams! Send your photos in your For Elysa t-shirts sharing how you are spreading awareness of myocarditis and pediatric sudden cardiac arrest to ForElysa@outlook.com - we'd love to see your support!
Elysa fans have been representing at Heart Walks around the country - St. Louis and Denver fans even formed teams! Send your photos in your For Elysa t-shirts sharing how you are spreading awareness of myocarditis and pediatric sudden cardiac arrest to ForElysa@outlook.com - we'd love to see your support!
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February 10, 2015
Many thanks to all of our fans and followers who helped make Letters from Angels a success! For Elysa's 5th birthday we were able to provide gift bags and Valentines to hundreds of kids at Children's Hospital Colorado and Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Check out more photos of the LIGHT spread by this event on our Facebook page by hitting the link at the top right corner of this page.
Many thanks to all of our fans and followers who helped make Letters from Angels a success! For Elysa's 5th birthday we were able to provide gift bags and Valentines to hundreds of kids at Children's Hospital Colorado and Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Check out more photos of the LIGHT spread by this event on our Facebook page by hitting the link at the top right corner of this page.
February 2, 2015
All donations to LETTERS FROM ANGELS, our annual project to provide LIGHT to children in local pediatric hospitals in Denver and Kansas City, are due on this date. Please send an email to ForElysa@outlook.org if you'd like to participate. We are gathering Valentines (signed first name, city, state and without religious or "get well soon" messages, please) and small gifts such as stickers, art supplies, matchbox cars, nailpolish, etc to fill mailboxes and bags to be delivered on Elysa's birthday, February 10th. If you'd like to donate larger items such as infant books/toys or gift cards for teens, please check out these links for ideas:
http://www.childrensmercy.org/Give_to_CMH/Ways_to_Give/Donate_Goods/Current_Wish_List/
http://www.childrenscolorado.org/File%20Library/Donate%20Volunteer/Wish-List-Ongoing.pdf
All donations to LETTERS FROM ANGELS, our annual project to provide LIGHT to children in local pediatric hospitals in Denver and Kansas City, are due on this date. Please send an email to ForElysa@outlook.org if you'd like to participate. We are gathering Valentines (signed first name, city, state and without religious or "get well soon" messages, please) and small gifts such as stickers, art supplies, matchbox cars, nailpolish, etc to fill mailboxes and bags to be delivered on Elysa's birthday, February 10th. If you'd like to donate larger items such as infant books/toys or gift cards for teens, please check out these links for ideas:
http://www.childrensmercy.org/Give_to_CMH/Ways_to_Give/Donate_Goods/Current_Wish_List/
http://www.childrenscolorado.org/File%20Library/Donate%20Volunteer/Wish-List-Ongoing.pdf
January 10, 2015
Dr. Leslie Cooper, medical director of the Myocarditis Foundation, presented on myocarditis in the athletic population to the Major League Soccer Medical Symposium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 2015
We are excited to announce that we are eligible to receive donations through the Amazon Smile program! Simply click on this link, designate The For Elysa Foundation as your charity of choice, and always start at www.smile.amazon.com when shopping. All of your usual Amazon setting are saved and fully functional (Amazon Prime, Amazon Mom, subscribe and save, etc), and our group will receive a quarterly donation of 0.5% of all purchases made on this site. http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3700138
Dr. Leslie Cooper, medical director of the Myocarditis Foundation, presented on myocarditis in the athletic population to the Major League Soccer Medical Symposium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 2015
We are excited to announce that we are eligible to receive donations through the Amazon Smile program! Simply click on this link, designate The For Elysa Foundation as your charity of choice, and always start at www.smile.amazon.com when shopping. All of your usual Amazon setting are saved and fully functional (Amazon Prime, Amazon Mom, subscribe and save, etc), and our group will receive a quarterly donation of 0.5% of all purchases made on this site. http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3700138
2014 Annual Letter:
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December 2, 2014
#GivingTuesday: Join friends and fans of The For Elysa Foundation is performing acts of kindness on this day. Please post photos with #unselfie to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/forelysa?ref=hl and check our page for some great ideas to help others this holiday season. Please also consider The For Elysa Foundation for your tax-deductible gifts this year.
#GivingTuesday: Join friends and fans of The For Elysa Foundation is performing acts of kindness on this day. Please post photos with #unselfie to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/forelysa?ref=hl and check our page for some great ideas to help others this holiday season. Please also consider The For Elysa Foundation for your tax-deductible gifts this year.
November 8, 2014
A big thank you to the Cambridge Preschool in Pembroke Pines, FL who dedicated their 20th Anniversary Event to the Myocarditis Foundation in memory of our sweet Elysa. They raised over $700 for the MF and spread awareness to the many families in their community! Thank you to Christina Demers, Sandra Rojas, and Jasmine Spencer (pictured in the photos) for representing the Myocarditis Foundation and For Elysa at the event!
A big thank you to the Cambridge Preschool in Pembroke Pines, FL who dedicated their 20th Anniversary Event to the Myocarditis Foundation in memory of our sweet Elysa. They raised over $700 for the MF and spread awareness to the many families in their community! Thank you to Christina Demers, Sandra Rojas, and Jasmine Spencer (pictured in the photos) for representing the Myocarditis Foundation and For Elysa at the event!
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November 1, 2014
The E Team is at it again in South Florida! Please join them as they participate in the American Heart Association Heart Walk at 8am. The walk begins at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. Contact Sandra at srojas1622@yahoo.com or Christina at cdemers0527@hotmail.com for details on how to join their team. You can also cut and paste this URL into a new browser window to join or support The E Team! http://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1090333&lis=1&kntae1090333=D4616135887B494EB215A8D9A5212066&team=5993389&tlteam=5801254
The E Team is at it again in South Florida! Please join them as they participate in the American Heart Association Heart Walk at 8am. The walk begins at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. Contact Sandra at srojas1622@yahoo.com or Christina at cdemers0527@hotmail.com for details on how to join their team. You can also cut and paste this URL into a new browser window to join or support The E Team! http://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1090333&lis=1&kntae1090333=D4616135887B494EB215A8D9A5212066&team=5993389&tlteam=5801254
October 25, 2014
Stella and Dot fundraiser event! Mark your calendars and save the date for a unique pre-holiday shopping experience. We will host a Stella and Dot party at the Vintage House in downtown Overland Park, KS from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will have lots of yummy treats from the Upper Crust pie bakery and the opportunity to view some great accessories and jewelry in person. Don't worry if you are out of town or unable to attend - the party will also be available online for several weeks for your shopping convenience. Check out the following link to RSVP for our trunk show or shop online For Elysa! Online sale is open through November 15, 2014.
http://www.stelladot.com/ts/ayp06
Stella and Dot fundraiser event! Mark your calendars and save the date for a unique pre-holiday shopping experience. We will host a Stella and Dot party at the Vintage House in downtown Overland Park, KS from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will have lots of yummy treats from the Upper Crust pie bakery and the opportunity to view some great accessories and jewelry in person. Don't worry if you are out of town or unable to attend - the party will also be available online for several weeks for your shopping convenience. Check out the following link to RSVP for our trunk show or shop online For Elysa! Online sale is open through November 15, 2014.
http://www.stelladot.com/ts/ayp06
September 27, 2014
We had a great turn out to our back-to-school cardiac awareness event! We featured special information regarding cardiac health for kids, teens, and active adults, cardiac warning signs, CPR practice, and AED use at the Colorado Rapids game at 7pm at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Congratulations to Jackson Silvins and Grant O'Shea, the winners of our jersey and soccer ball signed by the 2014 Colorado Rapids!
We had a great turn out to our back-to-school cardiac awareness event! We featured special information regarding cardiac health for kids, teens, and active adults, cardiac warning signs, CPR practice, and AED use at the Colorado Rapids game at 7pm at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Congratulations to Jackson Silvins and Grant O'Shea, the winners of our jersey and soccer ball signed by the 2014 Colorado Rapids!
Summer 2014
Our fans once again provided tremendous support of our summer shirt sale campaign, purchasing 140 For Elysa t-shirts in a new design created by Patrick Cornolo of Speakeasy Tattoo in Chicago. Thanks to our generous supporters, we raised $1975 which will be matched by our foundation and donated directly to the Myocarditis Foundation to further research and education around viral myocarditis.
We know of at least two lemonade stands hosted by some of our youngest fans and raising awareness of myocarditis as well as money for our foundation! Many thanks to our little entrepreneurs in Chicago and Milwaukee for all of your support!
Our fans once again provided tremendous support of our summer shirt sale campaign, purchasing 140 For Elysa t-shirts in a new design created by Patrick Cornolo of Speakeasy Tattoo in Chicago. Thanks to our generous supporters, we raised $1975 which will be matched by our foundation and donated directly to the Myocarditis Foundation to further research and education around viral myocarditis.
We know of at least two lemonade stands hosted by some of our youngest fans and raising awareness of myocarditis as well as money for our foundation! Many thanks to our little entrepreneurs in Chicago and Milwaukee for all of your support!
June 28, 2014
Centennial 38, the supporters group of the Colorado Rapids, made an incredibly generous donation of over $1500 to our foundation! After hosting a scarf sale with the image and statistics of Pablo Mastroeni, Rapids Hall of Fame inductee and new head coach, all proceeds were given to our foundation to further our goals of community and health care provider education around the topic of pediatric sudden cardiac arrest. Thank you for your support! Here is a link to the news report video: http://www.coloradorapids.com/video/2014/07/14/c38-raise-their-pablo-scarf-and-raise-money-elysa
Centennial 38, the supporters group of the Colorado Rapids, made an incredibly generous donation of over $1500 to our foundation! After hosting a scarf sale with the image and statistics of Pablo Mastroeni, Rapids Hall of Fame inductee and new head coach, all proceeds were given to our foundation to further our goals of community and health care provider education around the topic of pediatric sudden cardiac arrest. Thank you for your support! Here is a link to the news report video: http://www.coloradorapids.com/video/2014/07/14/c38-raise-their-pablo-scarf-and-raise-money-elysa
Spring 2014
We are official! The IRS has granted The For Elysa Foundation 501(c)(3) status as a nonprofit organization! Any and all donations made to our foundation are eligible for take write offs, and we now qualify for business matching gifts programs. Just use our Employer Identification Number (EIN) 46-3700138 on your company's matching gifts form to further increase your donation's impact.
We are official! The IRS has granted The For Elysa Foundation 501(c)(3) status as a nonprofit organization! Any and all donations made to our foundation are eligible for take write offs, and we now qualify for business matching gifts programs. Just use our Employer Identification Number (EIN) 46-3700138 on your company's matching gifts form to further increase your donation's impact.
April 2014
Many thanks to the members of Smoky Hill High School Freshman class who selected The For Elysa Foundation and educated hundreds of classmates about sudden cardiac arrest for their World Awareness project. From educational handouts to students, to a bake sale fundraiser for our group, and taking informative posters to their school athletic training room, they made a positive impact on their school community in our angel's memory.
Many thanks to the members of Smoky Hill High School Freshman class who selected The For Elysa Foundation and educated hundreds of classmates about sudden cardiac arrest for their World Awareness project. From educational handouts to students, to a bake sale fundraiser for our group, and taking informative posters to their school athletic training room, they made a positive impact on their school community in our angel's memory.
March 2014
The generous and sweet-hearted folks at the Upper Crust Pie Bakery in Westport and downtown Overland Park, KS donated all of their tips from the month to The For Elysa Foundation. Thank you for your kindness!!
The generous and sweet-hearted folks at the Upper Crust Pie Bakery in Westport and downtown Overland Park, KS donated all of their tips from the month to The For Elysa Foundation. Thank you for your kindness!!
January-February 2014
Our "letters from angels" campaign provided children all over the country the opportunity to bring light to patients in the two Denver children's hospitals. We collected hundreds of Valentines and small gifts from For Elysa supporters to brighten the day of over 250 children and their families.
Our "Share a Good Deed For Elysa" campaign was also a great success! Fans were encouraged to do a good deed and share our info flyer. From bringing cookies to the local EMS station, delivering hot coffee to your child's teacher or donating time to a food bank, our supporters were beacons of light to help spread awareness and love in Elysa's honor.
Our "letters from angels" campaign provided children all over the country the opportunity to bring light to patients in the two Denver children's hospitals. We collected hundreds of Valentines and small gifts from For Elysa supporters to brighten the day of over 250 children and their families.
Our "Share a Good Deed For Elysa" campaign was also a great success! Fans were encouraged to do a good deed and share our info flyer. From bringing cookies to the local EMS station, delivering hot coffee to your child's teacher or donating time to a food bank, our supporters were beacons of light to help spread awareness and love in Elysa's honor.
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November 16, 2013: Pumpkin Pie 5K at Denver's City Park
We had an amazing turnout of friends and family for this beautiful walk/run and raised $210 for The For Elysa Foundation!
October-November 2013
Our limited edition sale of "For Elysa" tech t-shirts was a huge success! We are nearly sold out of the 217 shirts that we ordered and have collected many photos of Elysa fans wearing their shirts around town, in races, to sporting events and even trick or treating to raise awareness of the silent killer, myocarditis. Additionally, we raised nearly $2500 for the Myocarditis Foundation and The For Elysa Foundation. Thank you so much for the overwhelming support and effort to protect our community! Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page or send an email to info@forelysa.org to be kept up to date on our next gear sale.
October 26, 2013: American Heart Association Walk in Miami Beach, FL
Please contact: Sandra Rojas (srojas1622@yahoo.com) or Christina Demers (christyr5720@hotmail.com) for more information or to join Team For Elysa!
September 14, 2013:Open Closets, Open Hearts fundraiser and cardiac awareness event Dick's Sporting Good Park, Denver, CO - click here for details
Come out and purchase some of your Colorado Rapids players' new or gently used gear and learn about cardiac health - all proceeds to benefit the Myocarditis Foundation. We will be set up on the south side of the stadium and will also have a table on the concourse for a silent auction of "experiences with the players" as well as larger ticket items to include signed cleats and jerseys!**This event was a huge hit! Thanks to all who donated and participated. Click here for the follow up story.
August 17, 2013
Grant donation to the Myocarditis Foundation from Kroenke Sports Charities and the Teammates for Kids Organization in Elysa's honor. Click here for the full story.
We had an amazing turnout of friends and family for this beautiful walk/run and raised $210 for The For Elysa Foundation!
October-November 2013
Our limited edition sale of "For Elysa" tech t-shirts was a huge success! We are nearly sold out of the 217 shirts that we ordered and have collected many photos of Elysa fans wearing their shirts around town, in races, to sporting events and even trick or treating to raise awareness of the silent killer, myocarditis. Additionally, we raised nearly $2500 for the Myocarditis Foundation and The For Elysa Foundation. Thank you so much for the overwhelming support and effort to protect our community! Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page or send an email to info@forelysa.org to be kept up to date on our next gear sale.
October 26, 2013: American Heart Association Walk in Miami Beach, FL
Please contact: Sandra Rojas (srojas1622@yahoo.com) or Christina Demers (christyr5720@hotmail.com) for more information or to join Team For Elysa!
September 14, 2013:Open Closets, Open Hearts fundraiser and cardiac awareness event Dick's Sporting Good Park, Denver, CO - click here for details
Come out and purchase some of your Colorado Rapids players' new or gently used gear and learn about cardiac health - all proceeds to benefit the Myocarditis Foundation. We will be set up on the south side of the stadium and will also have a table on the concourse for a silent auction of "experiences with the players" as well as larger ticket items to include signed cleats and jerseys!**This event was a huge hit! Thanks to all who donated and participated. Click here for the follow up story.
August 17, 2013
Grant donation to the Myocarditis Foundation from Kroenke Sports Charities and the Teammates for Kids Organization in Elysa's honor. Click here for the full story.
**ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES **
We have some excellent educational materials to host cardiac health awareness booths, and we need your help! Do you have a favorite race, community Fall festival, or school/church carnival that you love to attend and at which you could host a booth? We are looking for fans to help share info about cardiac health, CPR/AED, and general awareness of commonly overlooked cardiac concernes for pediatric and active adult populations. This is a great opportunity for kids looking to complete service hours or families seeking an opportunity to volunteer together (Elysa's little sisters are lending a hand in the picture below - it's that easy!).
Simply send an email to ForElysa@outlook.com and we can get started. This takes minimal work on your part, as we send everything you need for a comprehensive awareness both - you just make the reservation and wait for your materials to arrive. When the event is over, we will include shipping materials for you to drop all the leftover booth items in the mail back to us. And your community benefits from new cardiac knowledge to help protect themselves and their families and friends. Everyone wins!
We love hearing from our fans and followers! Please click on the envelope link above to send photos and descriptions of all of the wonderful things you are doing For Elysa so we can include you on our website and Facebook page! Just a few examples: lemonade stands, 5K's, bike races, community awareness booths, hosting a CPR training, sharing our foundation's info with your healthcare providers, and wearing our shirts around town ... all help to increase awareness and support our mission For Elysa! See more photos of our fans and followers at the bottom of this page --
We have some excellent educational materials to host cardiac health awareness booths, and we need your help! Do you have a favorite race, community Fall festival, or school/church carnival that you love to attend and at which you could host a booth? We are looking for fans to help share info about cardiac health, CPR/AED, and general awareness of commonly overlooked cardiac concernes for pediatric and active adult populations. This is a great opportunity for kids looking to complete service hours or families seeking an opportunity to volunteer together (Elysa's little sisters are lending a hand in the picture below - it's that easy!).
Simply send an email to ForElysa@outlook.com and we can get started. This takes minimal work on your part, as we send everything you need for a comprehensive awareness both - you just make the reservation and wait for your materials to arrive. When the event is over, we will include shipping materials for you to drop all the leftover booth items in the mail back to us. And your community benefits from new cardiac knowledge to help protect themselves and their families and friends. Everyone wins!
We love hearing from our fans and followers! Please click on the envelope link above to send photos and descriptions of all of the wonderful things you are doing For Elysa so we can include you on our website and Facebook page! Just a few examples: lemonade stands, 5K's, bike races, community awareness booths, hosting a CPR training, sharing our foundation's info with your healthcare providers, and wearing our shirts around town ... all help to increase awareness and support our mission For Elysa! See more photos of our fans and followers at the bottom of this page --
