Honoring Lisa

Honoring Lisa

$52,340raised of $75,000 goal
487 donations
The Martinez Family
The Martinez Family
Organizer•Nationwide
Donation protected
Created 2024-03-20
6 team members

Team Members (5)

CM
Carlos Martinez
156 supporters
$18,500
74%
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EM
Emma Martinez
98 supporters
$11,200
75%
RE
Roosevelt Elementary Staff
87 supporters
$9,440
79%
MR
Maria Rodriguez
72 supporters
$8,200
82%
OS
Oak Street Neighborhood
54 supporters
$5,000
63%

On March 15th, 2024, we lost our beloved Lisa—a mother, wife, teacher, and friend who touched everyone she met.

Lisa was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2022. For two years, she fought with incredible strength and grace, never losing her smile or her determination to help others.

How funds will be used:

💊Medical bills from Lisa's treatment ($45,000 remaining)
📚Lisa Martinez Memorial Scholarship Fund at Roosevelt High School
🎗️ Donations to breast cancer research in Lisa's name
👨‍👩‍👧 Support for the Martinez family during this transition

About Lisa:

Lisa taught 5th grade at Roosevelt Elementary for 18 years. She was named Teacher of the Year three times. More than 500 students came to her memorial service—each with a story of how "Mrs. Martinez" changed their life.

She was the kind of person who:

  • •Stayed late to tutor struggling students for free
  • •Organized the neighborhood block party every summer
  • •Made homemade soup for anyone who was sick
  • •Remembered everyone's birthday and anniversary

Our Promise:

Every dollar donated goes directly to honoring Lisa's legacy. We will share updates on how funds are used and the lives they impact.

Lisa always said: "Small acts of kindness ripple outward forever."

Help us create ripples that last.

With gratitude,

Carlos, Emma, and the entire Martinez family

Donations

487 people have donated

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Anonymous•Mar 10
$5,000

Carlos, I was one of Lisa's students 20 years ago. She changed my life. I'm now a doctor because she believed in me when no one else did. This is for you and Emma.

ME
Martinez Engineering Associates•Mar 8
$2,500

From all of us at MEA. Lisa was the heart of every company event. She made everyone feel welcome. We miss her smile in the office.

R&
Robert & Linda Wilson•Mar 5
$500

We danced at your wedding. Lisa glowed that day. She kept glowing every day after. So sorry for your loss, old friend.

UN
UCLA Nursing Class of 2026•Mar 9
$1,500

Emma, your speech at the memorial was incredible. Your mom raised an amazing woman. We're all rooting for you. Future nurses unite!

GR
Grandma Rosa•Mar 6
$200

Mi nieta, your mother was my greatest joy. Now you are. She lives on in everything you do. Te amo siempre. - Abuela