Elena Ferretti Education Fund
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By now, the news has spread about the untimely and tragic passing of our beloved Elena Ferretti. Anyone who knew Elena was touched by her heart of gold. She spent her days quietly serving and caring for those around her. On the evening of October 20, Elena passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Elena was in the midst of receiving her very first round of immunotherapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center when she experienced an unforeseen—and fatal—adverse reaction during her treatment.
Elena, a devoted and proud single mother, leaves behind her beautiful and brilliant 15-year-old daughter Elliott. As a dear friend of Elena's, I have started this fundraiser to benefit the person who will undoubtedly miss Elena and her care the most: Elliott. Your financial contributions will help secure funding for Elliott to:
1) finish her high school education at Avenues: The World School in New York City;
2) obtain additional educational support when needed (i.e., test prep, tutoring, classes);
3) participate in school-led educational trips and events both domestically and abroad;
4) procure required school supplies/materials;
5) and ultimately attend a four-year college of her choosing.
Elena had magnanimous hopes and dreams for her daughter and her family has been blown away by the outpouring of love and support, wondering what can be done to help during this painful time. This fundraiser was created to help ensure that Elliott can continue living the gorgeous life Elena always dreamt of for her. Thank you for coming together to support Elliott and honor Elena. Please kindly respect the family's privacy during this extraordinarily difficult time.
It is worth noting, I will be working directly with a lawyer to place all money that is raised in a trust to ensure that it provides sustainable, long-term support for Elliott (the sole beneficiary) and her future education. The trust will cover her educational expenses and needs moving forward as outlined above.
Elena, a devoted and proud single mother, leaves behind her beautiful and brilliant 15-year-old daughter Elliott. As a dear friend of Elena's, I have started this fundraiser to benefit the person who will undoubtedly miss Elena and her care the most: Elliott. Your financial contributions will help secure funding for Elliott to:
1) finish her high school education at Avenues: The World School in New York City;
2) obtain additional educational support when needed (i.e., test prep, tutoring, classes);
3) participate in school-led educational trips and events both domestically and abroad;
4) procure required school supplies/materials;
5) and ultimately attend a four-year college of her choosing.
Elena had magnanimous hopes and dreams for her daughter and her family has been blown away by the outpouring of love and support, wondering what can be done to help during this painful time. This fundraiser was created to help ensure that Elliott can continue living the gorgeous life Elena always dreamt of for her. Thank you for coming together to support Elliott and honor Elena. Please kindly respect the family's privacy during this extraordinarily difficult time.
It is worth noting, I will be working directly with a lawyer to place all money that is raised in a trust to ensure that it provides sustainable, long-term support for Elliott (the sole beneficiary) and her future education. The trust will cover her educational expenses and needs moving forward as outlined above.
Organizer
Stephanie Romaneiro
Organizer
New York, NY