09/10/2026
We’re still raising funds for Ellie to be fiberglassed! We are 14% of the way to our goal! The Florida weather has required multiple operations on our mascot, so we are trying to cover her in fiberglass!
You can donate at Ellie.SHAMc.org or by visiting our website!
Here’s a fun story shared by Gary Sawtelle: in 2016, Ellie was headed to ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but she wouldn’t fit in the box truck. Kumpa, her sculptor, used a chainsaw to cut off her legs and they were glued back on in Michigan!
We are collecting your best Ellie photos, too- email them to [email protected]