Dr. Ryan Padgett was an All-Big Ten offensive lineman that helped Northwestern capture the 1995 Big Ten title that sent the Wildcats to the 1996 Rose Bowl. Ellen chatted with emergency room physician, who contracted COVID-19 in March. He suffered multi-system organ failure and had to be put on a ventilator, but thanks to experimental treatments, he was able to recover and soon after marry his now-wife Connie! Ellen surprised Dr. Padgett and Connie by welcoming some of the doctors and nurses who helped save his life. Shutterfly also gave a donation in Dr. Padgett's name to GetUsPPE.org, which gets Personal Protective Equipment to healthcare heroes.
