Love of Lindsay

VCU Inside Out, Part 3 of 3

judith — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:25:20 +0000

VCU Inside Out, Part 2 of 3

judith — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:12:56 +0000

VCU Inside Out, Part 1 of 3

judith — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:02:18 +0000

A Concert for Lindsay

judith — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:28:26 +0000

Lindsay Documentary on PBS Sept. 29th 2008

judith — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:20:15 +0000

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

judith — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:16:59 +0000

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.

UPDATE DECEMBER 8, 2008

judith — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:06:45 +0000

Lindsay is keeping busy preparing for teaching at VCU this spring in the fashion department. She is also anticipating her visit this Christmas with her Grandmother, Aunt Donna, and her fiance’ Kevin. She is still healing from her surgery in November and hopes to be “back on her feet” soon. Lindsay is also applying to recieve a hand transplant surgery! She would be the first woman to get a double arm transplant in the United States. She continues to keep everyone in her prayers.

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.

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.