Ellen DeGeneres is appreciating teachers all month long. RELATED: Ellen DeGeneres Moves A Teacher To Tears With Surprise Gift On Tuesday’s “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, the host turned the spotlight on Wil Loesel, an 8th grade math teacher who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in March.
As the COVID-19 crisis has raged on, Loesel has continued teaching his classes remotely, all while undergoing chemotherapy. RELATED: Bill Murray Wears A Giant Panda Mask For ‘Ellen’ Interview Out Of Respect For ‘President Cuomo’ “He has even taught from his hospital bed,” DeGeneres remarked. “I’m sending my love to you, Wil.” As a surprise, DeGeneres arranged a $25,000 donation to help Loesel cover his medical costs in this difficult time.