A lifeline.

That’s what APRON Inc. gave me.

In 2013, I was diagnosed with cancer.

As a chef, my health was everything. But cancer took that away, and I couldn’t work.

My family’s restaurant, Science Hill Inn, had been the heart of our lives. But when my health worsened, I had to close it down.

Losing the restaurant felt like losing everything—our business, our livelihood, and our future.

In 2018, the cancer came back. Stage 3 breast cancer. The fear of what was to come was overwhelming.

But APRON was there. They covered my bills, giving me the time I needed to recover without the fear of losing everything.

Without their support, I would have lost my home, my security, and my peace of mind.

APRON is a lifeline for restaurant workers facing unexpected crises. They were there for me, and they are there for others.

This holiday season, please donate to APRON and help provide a lifeline to others in need, like me.

With gratitude, 

Ellen Gill McCarty