The Ellie Fund is on a roll. The summer began with the 10th and most successful Kelley for Ellie bringing in $170,000. Tom Brady wowed the crowd by tossing footballs to the biggest donors and even sharing hugs. Media outlets locally and internationally covered the superstar's appearance. And more recently, we are thrilled to report a record fundraiser for our 4th Annual Real Golfers Wear Pink Charity Golf Tournament. All golfer spots were filled and we raised more than $80,000. It's the perfect time to join the Board and do my part to ensure we have the resources to continue playing our essential role in the recovery of local breast cancer patients.

As many of you know, I have experienced first-hand the struggle of balancing toxic chemotherapy and radiation treatments with the demands of working and raising a family. I'm blessed to call myself a 10-year survivor and have committed my life to making the road easier for the next patient diagnosed. I'm thrilled the Ellie Fund has asked me to solidify my long-time support of this wonderful organization by joining the Board.

This fall I encourage all of you to participate in the Ellie Fund's annual  Do Good Campaign which brings together local businesses and members of the community to support our mission through the extension of our Healing Together Patient and Family Care Program, which was implemented in January. If you have a business, please consider designating proceeds from a product or service for the Ellie Fund. And of course, we encourage everyone to support businesses who give so generously to the Ellie Fund.

One of my first official acts as a Board Member will be kicking off the Lovin' Linden Beauty Stroll in Linden Square in Wellesley. We are so grateful to our local businesses for supporting the Ellie Fund with a day of shopping and fun. I would love to see you there on Saturday, September 24th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Kelley Tuthill