Marianne Arbia
Breast Cancer Fund
Breast Cancer Fund
| Marianne Arbia |
At one point in our lives we both worked in the same
area in SC. I was a morning Radio personality, She
was a school teacher. I was a big promoter of seat
belts (no law back then) Marianne asked if I would
come do a presentation for her students. She taught
elementary school and thought if her kids would learn
about seat belt safety they would encourage their
parents as well. An angle I never considered. She
recognized the children of today are the future. She
fell in love with a man and they were married.
Marianne wanted her own children. In 1988 her first
child was born, a son, named after his father. Her life
was going to the next chapter. She continued to
teach school and was the most involved teacher I
have ever seen. She would go to some scary
neighborhoods to talk with parents of children
struggling in her class. She was strict!! Her kids new
she meant business. Yet she always had the students
best interest in mind. They always talked about how
hard of a teacher she was. Gave too much homework,
expected them to improve. Pushed them nagged
them...even sometime took one home to help them at
her house. All while raising a child. Although to her
EVERY student was her child. She can recall
students from over ten years ago and still remember
their parents, how they acted, and in some cases
where they are today. She encouraged them all to
learn, that knowledge was power. I never ONCE heard
her discuss salary. She was not even sure what she
should be making on her first teaching job. She did
not become a teacher to become rich. SHE LOVED
TEACHING!!!
area in SC. I was a morning Radio personality, She
was a school teacher. I was a big promoter of seat
belts (no law back then) Marianne asked if I would
come do a presentation for her students. She taught
elementary school and thought if her kids would learn
about seat belt safety they would encourage their
parents as well. An angle I never considered. She
recognized the children of today are the future. She
fell in love with a man and they were married.
Marianne wanted her own children. In 1988 her first
child was born, a son, named after his father. Her life
was going to the next chapter. She continued to
teach school and was the most involved teacher I
have ever seen. She would go to some scary
neighborhoods to talk with parents of children
struggling in her class. She was strict!! Her kids new
she meant business. Yet she always had the students
best interest in mind. They always talked about how
hard of a teacher she was. Gave too much homework,
expected them to improve. Pushed them nagged
them...even sometime took one home to help them at
her house. All while raising a child. Although to her
EVERY student was her child. She can recall
students from over ten years ago and still remember
their parents, how they acted, and in some cases
where they are today. She encouraged them all to
learn, that knowledge was power. I never ONCE heard
her discuss salary. She was not even sure what she
should be making on her first teaching job. She did
not become a teacher to become rich. SHE LOVED
TEACHING!!!
When her son turned nine his father died, leaving
everything on Marianne. A young man needed a father,
she did not worry she could handle it.
Marianne also had a love for the elderly. There was not
an elderly person that wasn't in love with Marianne.
She visited friends parents in nursing homes when
they didn't. Her marriage to her second husband
ended in divorce. Yet she continued to care for his
dying grandmother and ensured she was buried
proper.. Marianne never knew how to put herself first.
She was the thoughtful one. To this day Marianne
NEVER misses sending a card to everyone she knows
on their birthday. She made me look bad...I could
barely remember to buy Christmas presents for
family...Marianne knew their
birthday,anniversary,favorite color...everything. She
takes a genuine interest in EVERYTHING she does and
everyone she meets. Sometimes too much...lol...you
don't have to be around Marianne long to know she is
a Talker!!! Always interested in what you had to say.
And before you know it you have been standing in the
same spot in the grocery store and Marianne has
shared her life story and knows yours. Weather you
wanted to share or not, you could not help it she drew
you in with her interest in every aspect of life. Budget
cuts and layoffs caused her to be unemployed as a
teacher. She worked any job she could...Marianne was
a worker, and a saver. She knew how to stretch a dime.
Marianne never really cared about money she always
trusted God would provide as long as she pushed on.
She worked for a few daycare centers and eventually
found work as a personal nanny/teacher for a couple
with two young kids. She was on the ball, the couple
she worked for could not live without Marianne. I
suspect their son may have never made it through
school without Marianne's help.
everything on Marianne. A young man needed a father,
she did not worry she could handle it.
Marianne also had a love for the elderly. There was not
an elderly person that wasn't in love with Marianne.
She visited friends parents in nursing homes when
they didn't. Her marriage to her second husband
ended in divorce. Yet she continued to care for his
dying grandmother and ensured she was buried
proper.. Marianne never knew how to put herself first.
She was the thoughtful one. To this day Marianne
NEVER misses sending a card to everyone she knows
on their birthday. She made me look bad...I could
barely remember to buy Christmas presents for
family...Marianne knew their
birthday,anniversary,favorite color...everything. She
takes a genuine interest in EVERYTHING she does and
everyone she meets. Sometimes too much...lol...you
don't have to be around Marianne long to know she is
a Talker!!! Always interested in what you had to say.
And before you know it you have been standing in the
same spot in the grocery store and Marianne has
shared her life story and knows yours. Weather you
wanted to share or not, you could not help it she drew
you in with her interest in every aspect of life. Budget
cuts and layoffs caused her to be unemployed as a
teacher. She worked any job she could...Marianne was
a worker, and a saver. She knew how to stretch a dime.
Marianne never really cared about money she always
trusted God would provide as long as she pushed on.
She worked for a few daycare centers and eventually
found work as a personal nanny/teacher for a couple
with two young kids. She was on the ball, the couple
she worked for could not live without Marianne. I
suspect their son may have never made it through
school without Marianne's help.
She does not smoke, never did drugs, and I do
not believe ever had a drink. She judged no
one just wasn't her thing. She also works and
volunteers at her church. Where else? Daycare
of course. She is the most honest, hard
working, caring soul I know. You could give
Marianne a million dollars to hold for you. Even
if she was starving and needed groceries, your
million would be there the next day..or the next
year..Untouched. As her younger brother, she
was a tough act to follow. I attended school for
the social scene. Skated by with average
grades and barely got my associates degree. As
an adult I was the PARTIER....worked in clubs as
a DJ. Single man....partry all the time...wasted
money on girls and parties. Smoked, drank
stayed out late, no plans of settling down.
Marianne was the Good One...The kind one, The
unselfish one. She would give you her last dime
and go without herself..even if she just met you
in the grocery store.
not believe ever had a drink. She judged no
one just wasn't her thing. She also works and
volunteers at her church. Where else? Daycare
of course. She is the most honest, hard
working, caring soul I know. You could give
Marianne a million dollars to hold for you. Even
if she was starving and needed groceries, your
million would be there the next day..or the next
year..Untouched. As her younger brother, she
was a tough act to follow. I attended school for
the social scene. Skated by with average
grades and barely got my associates degree. As
an adult I was the PARTIER....worked in clubs as
a DJ. Single man....partry all the time...wasted
money on girls and parties. Smoked, drank
stayed out late, no plans of settling down.
Marianne was the Good One...The kind one, The
unselfish one. She would give you her last dime
and go without herself..even if she just met you
in the grocery store.
Last Month Marianne was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She has had surgery now, I am not
sure what exact procedure. Next week she begins chemo. Then radiation. Her idea of her
physical therapy to keep her limbs from stiffening up is doing laundry. Because she works
as a nanny she has no medical insurance. And now the bills are piling up. Her church pastor
came by the other week to help her with some bills. She took half of what he offered. She
was not taking money from the church. And what she did take she plans to pay back,
although that is not the churches plans. Marianne is a gift from God, In more ways than one,
she needs help but would never ask. Marianne deserves a break. Ask anyone that knows
her. They could all tell a story of how Marianne helped or gave to someone else. I am in
sales and still a DJ. I do not have the financial means to help my BEST sister. Will you help
her. People donate thousands of dollars every day to unknown charities that eat it up with
administration fees just for the tax write off. Marianne deserves your help and it IS tax
deductible. The church Marianne calls home, Pinehurst United Methodist Church, Pinehurst
NC has allowed me to set up a fund through the church.
The "Marianne Arbia Breast Cancer Fund. ALL money received through this fund will go
DIRECTLY to Marianne's living expenses. Your donations are FULLY deductible. And she
deserves it.
sure what exact procedure. Next week she begins chemo. Then radiation. Her idea of her
physical therapy to keep her limbs from stiffening up is doing laundry. Because she works
as a nanny she has no medical insurance. And now the bills are piling up. Her church pastor
came by the other week to help her with some bills. She took half of what he offered. She
was not taking money from the church. And what she did take she plans to pay back,
although that is not the churches plans. Marianne is a gift from God, In more ways than one,
she needs help but would never ask. Marianne deserves a break. Ask anyone that knows
her. They could all tell a story of how Marianne helped or gave to someone else. I am in
sales and still a DJ. I do not have the financial means to help my BEST sister. Will you help
her. People donate thousands of dollars every day to unknown charities that eat it up with
administration fees just for the tax write off. Marianne deserves your help and it IS tax
deductible. The church Marianne calls home, Pinehurst United Methodist Church, Pinehurst
NC has allowed me to set up a fund through the church.
The "Marianne Arbia Breast Cancer Fund. ALL money received through this fund will go
DIRECTLY to Marianne's living expenses. Your donations are FULLY deductible. And she
deserves it.
After she recovers any left over money will remain in the churches
fund for helping others. The money they already gave Marianne
came from that fund. Marianne is too proud to ask. I set this up with
the church pastor without Marianne's knowledge. She knows now
and its too late to stop. If you are one of those fortunate people that
needs a tax deduction, or just a generous person please help my
sister. The world needs more people like Marianne not less.
fund for helping others. The money they already gave Marianne
came from that fund. Marianne is too proud to ask. I set this up with
the church pastor without Marianne's knowledge. She knows now
and its too late to stop. If you are one of those fortunate people that
needs a tax deduction, or just a generous person please help my
sister. The world needs more people like Marianne not less.
I would like to share a story with you about Marianne
Arbia.
Since she was a child all Marianne wanted to do was
become a teacher. As her younger brother I can
remember HATING when Marianne was babysitting me.
She would make my friends and I sit and play
SCHOOL!!!!! What??? Play school???. She would have
chairs aranged...lesson, Chalk Board and books. She
NEVER mentioned anything else!!. As we grew up
Marianne was always the Good one. Good
Grades..Good Behavior...Good Kid. She was some what
of a scaredy cat..A little shy and frail. She loved animals
we had a cat,frogs,hamsters,and turtles. And never
missed church. She would walk alone Sunday morning
if she had to. We were not rich and came from a
divorced home. On a few occasions when we would
have to relocate because of our step fathers work,
Marianne would stay behind till she finished the school
year. She received perfect attendance awards. Even if
it meant sleeping on a relatives couch, separated from
the rest of the family. And was always "THE SMART
ONE" After High School Marianne put herself through
college. Worked countless hours and various jobs to
pay tuition. Some times she would have to skip a
semester to work and build up some money to return
again next year. She was going to be a teacher!! With
no help but her own determination and strength. She
did not know the meaning of the word slow down, give
up or chill out. Marianne got her teaching degree!! And
eventually her first teaching job. SHE LOVED IT!!! She
was always interested in her students. She was
continually take a kid or two from each years class and
take them under her wing. She taught in a depressed
area and most her students were underprivileged and
challenging.
Arbia.
Since she was a child all Marianne wanted to do was
become a teacher. As her younger brother I can
remember HATING when Marianne was babysitting me.
She would make my friends and I sit and play
SCHOOL!!!!! What??? Play school???. She would have
chairs aranged...lesson, Chalk Board and books. She
NEVER mentioned anything else!!. As we grew up
Marianne was always the Good one. Good
Grades..Good Behavior...Good Kid. She was some what
of a scaredy cat..A little shy and frail. She loved animals
we had a cat,frogs,hamsters,and turtles. And never
missed church. She would walk alone Sunday morning
if she had to. We were not rich and came from a
divorced home. On a few occasions when we would
have to relocate because of our step fathers work,
Marianne would stay behind till she finished the school
year. She received perfect attendance awards. Even if
it meant sleeping on a relatives couch, separated from
the rest of the family. And was always "THE SMART
ONE" After High School Marianne put herself through
college. Worked countless hours and various jobs to
pay tuition. Some times she would have to skip a
semester to work and build up some money to return
again next year. She was going to be a teacher!! With
no help but her own determination and strength. She
did not know the meaning of the word slow down, give
up or chill out. Marianne got her teaching degree!! And
eventually her first teaching job. SHE LOVED IT!!! She
was always interested in her students. She was
continually take a kid or two from each years class and
take them under her wing. She taught in a depressed
area and most her students were underprivileged and
challenging.
You can send your donations to:
Pinehurst United Methodist Church
4111 Airport rd.
Pinehurst, NC 28374
910-215-4559
Make the check out to the church (tax
deduction)
Put "Marianne Arbia Breast cancer Fund"
in the memo line.
Or you can call the church and find out
other ways to donate.
I would Like to thank Pastor David Banks
and the members and staff of Pinehurst
United methodist Church. He did not even
hesitate a second when I asked for his
help. Regardless of any extra work it may
cause for the church. He said they all love
Marianne as she does them and will do
anything for her...Will you?
Pinehurst United Methodist Church
4111 Airport rd.
Pinehurst, NC 28374
910-215-4559
Make the check out to the church (tax
deduction)
Put "Marianne Arbia Breast cancer Fund"
in the memo line.
Or you can call the church and find out
other ways to donate.
I would Like to thank Pastor David Banks
and the members and staff of Pinehurst
United methodist Church. He did not even
hesitate a second when I asked for his
help. Regardless of any extra work it may
cause for the church. He said they all love
Marianne as she does them and will do
anything for her...Will you?
Me and Marianne