08/07/2026
Itās been a hot minute since our last fundraising efforts, and weāre here to share the story of Ellie and her familyās quest to purchase a wheelchair van.
While we could spend tons of time talking about how brave this family is, or how special Ellie is, the part missing from this narrative is how SPECTACULARLY the system has failed this family.
Accessibility IS visibility. Accessibility is dignity. Accessibility is support. And since we havenāt managed to figure that out here in NJ, in 2026, itās a conversation worth having.
No family should have to crowd-fund a wheelchair van, which, last time we checked, is a supportive medical device. Insurance and state programs should be in place to absorb those costs- mothers and fathers should never have to spend what precious energy they have begging for the systems to provide help with what we all poured money into those systems to handle.
And thatās where community comes it, because if we donāt have each otherās backs, then who is going to help us in our time of need? Itās sad to say, but we are living in a time when compassion and empathy are revolutionary.
So letās do the most dangerous thing we can, and get this family the van the need, together. For the remainder of the month, stop into the shop, make a donation of $10 or more to Ellieās fundraiser, and receive 10% off your in-store purchase, up to $10 off.
And Jack Black if you see this, we could totally use some of that Nacho Libre orphan bus energy in Boonton right now, letās get Ellie out and about so she can see her world with her family and nurse!
