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April Checks Delivered
Even though we are under Stay at Home Orders it was important that we deliver the checks for April. These families have a difficult time even under normal circumstances and we are far from that. This months checks brings the total amount of checks donated to eighty which is $80,000. It was nice to hear...
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March Checks delivered
We delivered five $1,000 checks to the Pediatric Specialists of Virginia Clinic for local families who have a child receiving treatment at the clinic. Since starting this program in 2019, we have donated $75,000 to 73 local families.  The social workers select the families who need the most help and that is who the checks...
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November Checks $50,000
We have always tried to find the best ways to help families who have a child with cancer. Starting this year we have been giving checks to local families who have a child with cancer and are struggling financially. We delivered the November checks for five families who have a child with cancer. With this...
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Website Launched
Thanks to our friends at Punch our brand new website was launched today. We are so excited that we now have a state of the art website where people will be able to learn all about Ellie’s Hats and how they can get involved. If you are looking for a company to help with your...
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Everymom Fitness Hat Drive
Thanks to the Mom’s from Every Mom Fitness for collecting some really cute hats for us to send out to children with cancer. We appreciate your support.  
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200 Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Cancer Patients Get “Hero Bags” to Help Them Fight Back
So often, a pediatric cancer diagnosis leaves kids and their families feeling shocked, shattered and alone. Partnering with Inova, we’ve donated over 200 “Hero Bags” to newly diagnosed kids that are filled with items to help and support them and their families. These Hero Bags were put together with thoughtfulness and care by the Child...
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VR Goggles Gives VCU Children’s Hospital a Way to Explore Outside
Too many kids feel stuck in their hospital rooms while receiving treatment. Now kids at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU can use donated cutting-edge VR Goggles to “go beyond” the hospital walls and have immersive experiences that bring fun and adventure in their days.   Explore opportunities to get involved with Ellie’s Hats...
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Double Robotics Tech Allows Kids to Virtually Attend School
For students who cannot physically attend school, we partnered with Double Robotics to provide robotic technology that allows kids to attend their classes virtually within the Prince William and Loudoun County School Systems. Explore opportunities to get involved with Ellie’s Hats to find out how you can make an impact.    
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Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins Sends a Personal Video of Support and Encouragement to Kenny
Support from your biggest heroes can be just what you need when you’re fighting tough battles. Then Washington Redskins Quarterback Kirk Cousins sent a heartfelt video to Kenny to encourage him in his recovery as he finished up his senior year of high school and prepared for his first semester at James Madison University. Explore...
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Ellie's Helps
A large part of Ellie’s Hats mission is to help families who have a child battling cancer. Families often find themselves unable to make ends meet and need financial assistance for everyday living expenses. This year Ellie’s Hats is going to help some of these families. The social workers at The Pediatric Specialists of Virginia...
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