Ellie’s Light: The Elina Lynn Werner Foundation

11/03/2026

Our family is eternally grateful for the opportunity to continue expanding Ellie’s Light and extending our reach to additional hospitals and families, including Cleveland Clinic Children's. Yesterday, we had the honor of delivering comfort boxes, with the hope that they will find their way into the hands of families navigating some of the darkest and most heartbreaking moments of their lives.

We pray these small gestures serve as a reminder that they are not alone, that their babies are loved and remembered, and that there is a community surrounding them with love. It is an honor to carry Ellie’s Light into even more places. 🤍

10/08/2026

Ellie’s Light is so incredibly grateful for the generous hearts who help make these special boxes possible for families navigating the unimaginable loss of a precious baby. Each box is a small way to remind grieving families that their babies are loved, remembered, and will never be forgotten.

A heartfelt thank you to Just Smiles by Joy L. Harr, D.D.S. Just Smiles Joy Harr for your incredibly generous donation, which sponsored multiple Ellie’s Light Boxes. Your kindness allows us to reach even more families with comfort, love, and hope during some of their darkest days. We are so thankful for your support of Ellie’s Light and the mission so close to our hearts. 💜

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Jancie Wheeler, who sponsored a box in loving memory of her nephew, Anthony Michael Wheeler. What a beautiful way to honor Anthony’s life and keep his memory shining brightly while bringing comfort to another family experiencing the heartbreak of infant loss. 🪽

Every donation, every box, and every act of kindness helps us carry Ellie’s light into the lives of others. We are reminded that even in the midst of unimaginable heartache, love continues to shine through the kindness of others.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us honor these precious babies and remind families that their babies matter, their love matters, and their babies will never be forgotten.

With love and gratitude,
Ellie’s Light: The Elina Lynn Werner Foundation 💜✨

08/22/2026

We have received so much love and positive feedback from our community, and many have asked, “How can I help?”

Now, we are inviting local businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals to partner with us in supporting families who are walking through the loss of a child.

Each Support Box is created with love, prayer, and purpose and includes faith-centered encouragement, remembrance items, self-care resources, and reminders that their child’s life mattered and their story continues.

Sponsors have the opportunity to include their business name, logo, or a special message of support with the box.

If you or your business would like to sponsor a Support Box or learn more about partnering with Ellie’s Light, please reach out to us.

06/22/2026

We are so excited to share that the second round of Ellie’s Light boxes is officially complete! 💜

None of this would be possible without the incredible generosity of our family, friends, supporters, and community. Every donation, share, t-shirt purchase, and prayer has helped us continue Ellie’s legacy by bringing comfort and hope to families walking through unimaginable loss.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us be a light in Ellie’s honor. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. ✨

06/16/2026

Recently, WVU Medicine Golisano Children's hosted a beautiful Service of Remembrance for families who have experienced the loss of a child, and we would like to sincerely thank them for creating such a meaningful event.

We were honored to share Elina’s story and the mission of Ellie’s Light with so many incredible families. While every family’s journey is different, one message remains the same: even in life’s darkest moments, our children still have a purpose, and their light continues to shine through us. Through faith, support, and community, we want grieving parents to know they are not alone.

One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was the butterfly release. Much like a butterfly emerges from the darkness of a cocoon into the light, grief can feel overwhelming, but there can still be hope, faith, healing, and purpose.

To every family who attended, thank you for allowing us to share this special evening with you. Together, let us continue to shine their light.

06/09/2026

Sharing our daughter’s story isn’t always easy, but knowing that her life continues to make a difference makes it worthwhile. As always, we are incredibly thankful for the love, prayers, and support we’ve received from our friends, family, and community. 💜🕊️

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05/26/2026

We are absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of our community.

When we launched our shirt fundraiser, our goal was to sell 50 shirts. Thanks to the incredible support of so many people, we didn't just meet that goal—we more than doubled it, selling 103 shirts!

Every purchase, share, comment, and word of encouragement reminds us that Ellie's legacy is surrounded by love and that our community continues to show up in ways that leave us speechless.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make an impact. What started as a hopeful goal became something far greater because of all of you.

103 shirts. 103 reminders that kindness, generosity, and community are alive and well.

Thank you all for keeping Ellie's light shining. 💜💜💜

After losing Ellie following her courageous fight in the NICU, we felt called to turn our pain into purpose by helping other families walking through infant loss. All proceeds from this fundraiser will directly support Ellie’s Light: The Elina Lynn Werner Foundation Inc. Through Ellie’s Light, w...

05/22/2026

There are only a few days left to order your Ellie’s Light “Be the Light” T-Shirt.

The fundraiser closes May 26, the day after Memorial Day.

We sincerely thank everyone who has supported Ellie’s Light and helped us shine light into dark situations for grieving families. Through faith, compassion, and community support, we are reminding parents they are not alone and helping families trust God’s purpose, even when we may not fully understand it.

Have a blessed and safe holiday weekend.

After losing Ellie following her courageous fight in the NICU, we felt called to turn our pain into purpose by helping other families walking through infant loss. All proceeds from this fundraiser will directly support Ellie’s Light: The Elina Lynn Werner Foundation Inc. Through Ellie’s Light, w...

05/17/2026

ICYMI: A local family has launched a nonprofit organization aimed at helping families coping with infant loss after the death of their daughter.

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05/14/2026

No words.. 🕊️💜