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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1551980452519{background-image: url(http:\/\/thenicoleellisfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/bigstock-Floral-Spring-Background-Brig-281396608.jpg?id=1779) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInUp” scheme=”dark” column_align=”center” icons_position=”left”][vc_single_image image=”1787″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1552061212013{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Help Nicole Help Others!<\/h1>\n

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Educating And Bringing Awareness To Liver Disease<\/h5>\n

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Share the Story:<\/h6>\n

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<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”1em” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″ column_align=”center” icons_position=”left”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn” width=”5\/6″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space height=”6em” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_empty_space height=”2em” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_empty_space height=”4em” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ icons_position=”left”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeInUp” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” row_delimiter=”” row_hide_unfixed=”” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”1″ hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”1″ hide_on_frontpage=”” hide_on_singular=”” hide_on_other=”” css=”.vc_custom_1551293130134{background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space height=”60″ alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_empty_space height=”1.7em” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_column_text]The Mission of the Nicole Ellis Foundation is to keep Nicole\u2019s spirit and passion alive in our memories by doing what she loved to do best\u2026 help others. The Foundation does this through contributions to The MU Ethnic Alumni Association and select non-for-profit organizations such as The Community Liver Alliance (CLA), Variety, the Children’s Charity of Wisconsin, The March of Dimes, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Salvation Army Toys-for-Tots.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2.9em” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_empty_space height=”6em” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space height=”60″ alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][vc_single_image image=”1551″ img_size=”full”][vc_empty_space height=”6em” alter_height=”none” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_column_text]

Make a Donation<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]With the support of donors like you, the Nicole Ellis Foundation can continue to help further the education of students through the Marquette University Ethnic Alumni Association. Donations also support educational and research efforts of the Community Liver Alliance (CLA); helping to promote and protect the health and well-being of children of Variety – The Children\u2019s Charity of Wisconsin; and funds lifesaving research and programs to end premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality for The March of Dimes.<\/p>\n

Four ways to become a supporter:<\/h6>\n
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  1. Attend the 2026 Warrior Day Golf Outing<\/li>\n
  2. Become a sponsor<\/li>\n
  3. Donate auction items<\/li>\n
  4. Volunteer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Feel free to contact us with any questions.<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Charities of Choice…<\/h5>\n

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    Upcoming Event<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”” scheme=”default”]<\/p>\n

    The 19th Annual Warrior Day Golf Outing<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    We invite you to join us for the 19th Annual Warrior Day Golf Outing on Monday, July 13, 2026. The event has been a huge success in years past and helps to raise money to support the Nicole Ellis Foundation. Check out our pictures from our previous outings on the links below! You can also view the brochure and auction form below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_single_image image=”1572″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner icons_position=”left”]

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    \u00a0In Memory of Dr. Henry Roepke<\/b><\/h6>\n

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    Bo was recently featured on ESPN’s 30 for 30 titled “Untucked”. The short film tells the story of how a jersey design helped lead a team to a national title. Read more…<\/a><\/h6>\n

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    \"\"Q&A with Bo and Cynthia Ellis – Marquette University Fundraiser Honorees<\/h6>\n
    by: Hermene D. Hartman<\/span>, N\u2019DIGO<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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    \"\"2022 Alumni National Award – Marquette University<\/h6>\n

    Bo and his wife, Candy, have long exhibited leadership and service off the court, too, speaking often about the importance of helping others and \u201cpaying it forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    Shaka and Maya Smart make major gift to help students cover emergency expenses.<\/h6>\n

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