Strong Like Ellie
At Strong Like Ellie Foundation, we believe that no family should walk the childhood cancer journey alone. Our mission is to provide hope, comfort, and tangible support to families navigating the unimaginable challenges of pediatric cancer.
Whether you are a parent, caregiver, supporter, or simply someone who cares, you are welcome here. This space was created to offer resources, encouragement, and connection. We know that together, we are stronger.
We invite you to explore our upcoming fundraisers, learn how you can make a difference, and join a compassionate community dedicated to lifting up strong children and the families who love them.
Thank you for being a part of this mission. Your presence here matters. Who is your reason to be strong?
Ellie Bottone, just shy of 3 years old, was diagnosed with high risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2022. Through lots of chemotherapy and other medications, along with her own strength & resilience, she rang the bell in March of 2025.
We know the kind of strength it takes to fight cancer. Our foundation’s mission is to help families who have been affected by a pediatric cancer diagnosis in the greater Charlotte, NC area. We want to show them they are not alone in this fight and that they have support all around them.
By making a donation or volunteering at our next fundraiser, you can directly help a local family. Our fundraiser provides totes with goodies that both the patient and the caregiver can get some use out of, including grocery gift cards, customized port-friendly t-shirts, and more. These totes are sure to help those families get through long appointment or hospital days, and bring a little bit of comfort in an uncertain time.
These totes are customized specifically for each family in need and hand-delivered to Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC.