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Ella is a healthy and active typical 17 year old girl in her last year of high school at Holy Cross Secondary School in Peterborough Ontario. She lives with her mother Bonnie and sister Vada. Ella was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a very rare form of bone cancer.
Ella has been a dancer since the age of two. She has been very active in track - distance running, hurdles, and high jump. She has been working part time as a lifeguard and swim instructor, but due to this illness, has had to take a leave. She hopes to be a dentist one day and received early acceptance to Brock for science. Ella has a kind, gentle nature, and has always been full of compassion for others. It's rare to see Ella without a smile on her face.
Ella’s mother, Bonnie, has been a Long Term Occasional teacher with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland & Clarington Catholic District School Board for the past 10 years. Despite her 10 years of dedicated service, LTO teachers do not get benefits nor many sick days, leaving the family in a financially precarious position. Every day that Bonnie isn’t at work is another day of lost income.
The family foresees a great deal of expenses going forward. The best treatment is found at the best hospitals and that means lots of trips to Toronto. When you factor in gas, meals, and accommodation, each trip to Toronto comes at a cost of approximately $200.
If you are able, please donate what you can and share the story with others. Your donations will help ease the financial stress on the family so that they can focus on helping Ella to get better.
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