From Buffalo Grove, IL,  Ellyn Kodroff graduated from University of Miami with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development. Married for 38 years and a proud mother of 3 beautiful daughters. The president and founder of CURED (Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease). I have dedicated my life to making sure there is a better treatment and a cure for all those suffering from an EGID. I am always available to speak with patients and parents of patients from around the world to help them not feel alone with their diagnosis. CURED has raised and donated over 5 ½ Million Dollars since 2003. Because of CURED we have seen so many advancements over the past 18 years. CURED is run entirely by volunteers. We have no paid employees and we are proud to donate 100% of our profits to research.