The Ellie Effect was created to remember Ellie, a brave little girl who battled a severe congenital heart defect. Her life was short, but her legacy is just getting started.

The Ellie Effect aspires to make a difference within the heart defect community. In part, we support non-profit organizations that had a special impact to Ellie's life.

The Ellie Effect organizes Care Bags for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Cardiac Unit, hosts local blood drives, and participates in fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities and The Children’s Heart Foundation.