“Ms. Brown is the best!” “My kids loved Ms. Brown!” “My favorite class is band with Ms. Brown.” Over the last 28 years, these are the sentiments consistently expressed about Ms. Brown, a dedicated music teacher at Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon, CA. Ms. Brown has spent the last 38 years inspiring not only her students, but the wider San Ramon community, through music. She has fostered a safe and friendly environment where every child feels comfortable and “at home” in her classroom. Over the years she has given hundreds of students the opportunity to participate in Disney’s performing arts programs - all on her own time and without pay.

However, after a visit to the emergency room revealed a mass on her kidney, she has undergone treatment and surgery, missing over 30 days of school, most of those being unpaid. As a result, she has exhausted her sick leave and is experiencing a significant loss of income. In addition to lost wages and feeling unwell, Ms. Brown is dealing with costly truck repairs that exceed the value of her loan, making it even harder to manage essential expenses like rent and groceries. After numerous attempts to seek help from lawyers and the Bureau of Automotive Repair, she is at a loss.

If you or your child were fortunate enough to have Ms. Brown as a teacher, you know the lasting impact she has made. Any contribution to this GoFundMe would help her cover basic needs and provide much-needed stability during this difficult time. Your support would mean so much to someone who has given so much to her community. Let’s come together to show our love and support for our beloved Ms. Brown.