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Rally for Ruth

It is really hard to say how many lives Ruth Hollensteiner has touched in the Culver City community. Teacher Ruth (as we affectionately call her) has been loving, nurturing and teaching our children at La Playa Cooperative Nursery School for the past 25 years. 

I have seen her console crying children in her arms and wipe their tears away. I have also seen her comforting young parents of preschoolers who are struggling in the throws of parenthood and are just trying to figure it all out. Over the years, her unique presence has been a gift to our preschool. She has given all of herself to our children and enveloped us all with her loving nature. 

Sadly, Ruth will have to temporarily leave La Playa and the children she loves so dearly. She has been diagnosed with uterine cancer and needs to have major surgery. Post-surgery, Ruth will require at least two months of rest, recuperation and recovery. We are all hopeful that she will return to La Playa in March after her treatment. 

It is only fitting that in her time of need we are there to support and lift her up, paying forward everything she has done for us and our children. We hope that by starting this fund, we can ease any financial burdens that Ruth may face as she battles cancer in the coming months.

Ruth is a mother, a sister, grandmother-to-be, an aunt, a teacher and a friend. We want her to know that no matter what she faces in the months ahead, her community is surrounding her with all of the love and support she has shown us over the years.

Perhaps you are reading this and know Ruth personally, in some other facet of her life. Maybe you are reading this and have never met her. Whatever the case may be, we hope that in this season of giving you reflect on the people you know who give of themselves to others and who love others unconditionally. Please consider giving to someone who has given so much of herself to others, expecting nothing in return. 

Ruth, please let your community embrace you during this time. Let us show you the love and kindness you've shown to so many. 
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    • $20 
    • 5 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Jaime Sherrill Markham
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Ruth Hollensteiner
Beneficiary

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