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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.

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.

To donate, send a check to:

Love of Lindsay
412 Lakeside Blvd.
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.

Lindsay Documentary on PBS Sept. 29th 2008

Over the Summer of 2008 a small documentary crew followed Lindsay as she pursued her career goals and challenged adversity.  The final product aired on September 29, 2008, WCVW-TV channel 57 and cable channel 24 in Richmond, VA.  It is also available on the VCU-TV/HD website (www.vcutvhd.com) as a high-definition download or as a streaming video as well as on Youtube. 

Glen Allen Day Sept. 20, 2008

This event was a great success and a lot of FUN!  A special thank you too:  Matt Garrison, Commonwealth Chapel, Bobby Kelland, Glenn Allen Ruitan Club and ofcourse the people of Glen Allen.