so instead she posted on social media, asking neighbors to send ellie a few cards. moms melanie panito and renae carter decided to do a whole lot more why did you feel you had to do more than just cards this is what people do they step up and help each other out when things get tough i looked at mel and can we do something different? let s throw her a party? and she said yep, absolutely and it really took off. happy birthday to you reporter: for ellie, it was a day she ll never forget. what was your favorite part of that whole day, ellie everybody made me have the best birthday ever reporter: a community united in tough times and showing the true meaning of friendship. it makes me so strong and able to keep to keep fighting, even if i