Team Martinez: Luisa Ruiz and Family

What We're Doing

Before the rays of the sun falls upon the sand, before the rooster makes its morning call, and before most wake to the new day, we'll be ready. With both hands on the chair, Arnie will push his father a distance totalling 26.2 miles. We're doing this for a great man. On Sunday March 21 2010, the Martinez Family will be running with or supporting Arnulfo Martinez Sr. We're doing this in remembrance of when he once stepped upon the ground and walked with ease, to commemorate all he's done for us in the past, and to be with him as he experiences his first marathon ever! So look out LA Marathon because the Martinez Family is coming.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Luisa Ruiz and Family

In 1976 way up high in the farthest seat at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, my father Arnulfo stood clapping with a great big smile on his face. As I was standing on the stage ready to receive my Nursing Diploma with a sea of people in the audience, all of my attention was focused on that man that was so proud of his daughter. I give all the Glory to God because he blessed me with an earthly father that took good care of me and was an awesome example of a loving husband and dad. My father taught me many things, one being a wonderful work ethic and for that I am grateful to him. And even though I’m the second daughter of a large family, he treated me with so much love. God has also blessed me with a wonderful husband, Isidore, and four awesome sons, Manuel, Miguel, Marcial and Marcos. I am a Registered Nurse at Glendale Memorial Hospital. I enjoy my profession because it gives me opportunities to bless people. I also enjoy researching health and nutrition, hiking, and gardening and most of all I love and enjoy my Family.

Someone asked me, “Well, why are you doing this?” I’d have to say that I want to help eradicate Parkinson’s Disease.