Easter for Eli: Thousands of baskets given to hospitalized kids

Easter for Eli: Thousands of baskets given to hospitalized kids

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Easter is still a few weeks away, and slowly, folks are beginning to prepare. But for one nonprofit, the holiday holds a special meaning.  On Monday, the nonprofit organization Easter for Eli donated hundreds of baskets to patients at Akron Children’s Hospital.  Cleveland teen recognized for heroism after saving family from house fire The organization was created in honor of 3-year-old Elias “Eli” Garrett, who passed aw…

'Easter for Eli' 2nd annual cornhole tournament benefits children in hospitals

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Sunday, 'Easter for Eli' hosted their second annual cornhole tournament to raise money for gifts baskets that will be delivered to children in the hospital. The non-profit organization has been delivering baskets to children for 10 years. This will be their 11th. Easter for Eli was founded in memory of Elias 'Eli' Garrett, a loving 3-year-old boy who lost his battle with Non-Hodgkin's T-cell Lymphoma in 2009. His si…