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Lindsay is a recent Virginia Commonwealth University graduate who suffered severe and debilitating complications following surgery for Crohn's disease, resulting in quadruple amputations. Initially hospitalized on August 3, 2007 she remained in intensive care until early December, when she was moved to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to begin rehabilitative therapy. She has since returned to Richmond to continue her therapy and recuperation among friends and family. Lindsay's medical expenses far exceed insurance coverage. Love of Lindsay has been created by friends of Lindsay to accept donations to help cover these costs. Donations of all sizes are deeply appreciated. Thank you for your kindness and support.
Two Ways to donate!
1. Tax-Deductible donations through PayPal
All donations made via PayPal are tax-deductible and accepted on Lindsay's behalf through Easter Seals of Virginia. PayPal deducts a 3% fee for this service; 97% of your tax-deductible online donation will go towards Lindsay's medical and rehabilitation expenses.
2. Donations by check through the mail
Love of Lindsay
P.O. Box 15041
Richmond, VA 23227
Make check payable to Lindsay Aronson Ess. 100% of donations made by check will go towards Lindsay's medical and rehabilitation expenses. These donations are not currently tax deductible but stay tuned — we are working on this!
People both young and old
are drawn to her generous
spirit, unselfconscious beauty
and strong will.
Lindsay Aaronson Ess graduated in May 2007 from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising. She was very involved with the department as the student director of the annual fashion show and she worked on the School of the Arts Summer Intensive program as a teaching assistant. A selfless leader, Lindsay inspires others to follow. Lindsay was an organizer in school projects and helped to bring cooperation and order to group activities. She was especially capable at working with young students, as evidenced by the great rapport she had with high school students in the Fashion Summer Intensive. She had just been hired to teach fashion marketing at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in the City of Richmond.
Most would agree that life is good; Lindsay is among those who just want to make it a little better. Whether it’s telling a joke while wearing an endearing smile, or placing her arms around a young friend in need, Lindsay never hesitates to remind us she cares. People both young and old are drawn to her generous spirit, unselfconscious beauty and strong will.
Lindsay was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2006, after struggling with symptoms since her late teens. The advanced state of the disease necessitated surgery on August 3, 2007 to remove part of her intestines. She developed debilitating complications following the surgery, which led to severe sepsis and total organ failure. She remained in the intensive care unit for over four months, and will require a very long recovery and rehabilitation.
Donations made through loveoflindsay.com and other fundraising activities will be used to aid in covering Lindsay’s mounting medical and rehabilitation costs.
