Love of Lindsay

Article Richmond Times Dispatch May 25, 2008

judith — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:21:54 +0000

Please go to http://inRich.com to see the follow-up article about Lindsay.

Make sure to also click on the “slideshow” link to see more pics and narration by Lindsay.

We are on our way to “owning it!”

Update April 12th

judith — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:27:38 +0000

Lindsay would like to thank all of you who have been so loving and supportive during her recovery. She had a great time at her birthday party at her Godmother Donna’s house and was so happy to be able to spend her 25th visiting with friends. Lindsay has been hard at work with PT/OT therapy and is progressing faster than expected. She even walked with very little assistance this week! She has been very excited to again be involved with the annual VCU fashion show and the opportunity to work with students. Stay tuned for Lindsay’s continuing progress and her plans to “use” what God gave her in a POSITIVE way. Our motto now is “OWN IT!”

Postcards for Lindsay: February 2008

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:09:51 +0000

Throughout the month of February, Corporate & Museum Frame at 301 West Broad Street hosted a very special art exhibit and sale titled Postcards for Lindsay. Local (and not so local) artists donated small framed and unframed pieces: some were existing pieces, others were created specially for the event. Prints, paintings, drawings, photography, collage: original works by both well-knowns and unknowns sold for $25, $35, $50, $100 and $150 depending on size and medium.

Every buyer received a wonderful work of art at a remarkable price; some made surprisingly valuable purchases. But each sale was worth far more than simply the value of the art itself, as 100% of the over $17,000 in proceeds will go to help Lindsay and her family.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Corporate & Museum Frame for offering to host the event, and for all the time and energy Anahita, Joseph and staff dedicated to making this such a success. We’d also like to thank the volunteers and friends of Lindsay who helped out on the opening nights: it was frantically busy, and it could not have been done without them.

Most of all, we’d like to thank the artists who so generously donated their work, and all of you who came and bought. Your donations and your purchases have truly made a positive difference for Lindsay and her family. Thank you for your kindness.

Richmond Rocks for Lindsay

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:49:59 +0000

Richmond came out and rocked for Lindsay at The Canal Club on Sunday, March 9. The concert featured over 30 local musicians jammin’ for a great cause. Tickets for the pre-concert reception, the concert and sales of raffle items raised over $16,000! All proceeds will assist Lindsay and her family with ongoing medical and rehabilitations expenses. Special thanks go out to friends of Mike Ess and the generous sponsors who made this event possible: Richmond Music, The Canal Club, Melitto’s Restaurant, Legend Brewing Company, Bandito’s, the Graziano family and all the companies that donated items for the raffle. It is truly inspiring what can happen when people care.

NEW! Fundraising Calendar is now active!

admin — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:08:42 +0000

Click “Fundraising Events” (in the navigation bar to the right) to keep up-to-date.

People both young and old are drawn to her generous spirit, unselfconscious beauty and strong will.

admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:55:19 +0000

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.

Benefit Jazz Concert was a success!

admin — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:27:51 +0000

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Notes to Lindsay

admin — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:04:23 +0000

Feel free to use this post as a place to leave (public) comments and notes to Lindsay. Some of our news posts will change or be removed as they become outdated, but we’ll leave this post up as a place for you to share and say hello.