Marlina Medrano Memorial Fund

(Marlina and her son, Ben)

On Friday, May 12th, Marlina Medrano was killed by her ex-boyfriend in the nursing home where she worked as a nurse.

Although she had an order of protection against him, he was still able to shoot her and two others before turning the gun on himself. http://wkbn.com/2017/05/12/active-shooter-situation-reported-in-licking-county-ohio/

As classmates, friends, neighbors and co-workers of Marlina's, it was hard not to warm up to her infectious smile and wild and crazy spirit. 

Marlina leaves behind her son, Ben, who is in college, and was her pride and joy. We'd like to help him out with his needs in whatever way we can. To that end, monetary donations made here for Ben will be going to his 529 college fund. Marlina's sister, executor and Ben's Godmother, Alissa Medrano Woolard,  will be handling the funds we raise. 

To honor her and help other women who are victims of abuse, we'd like to help The Center for New Beginnings in Licking County with their needs. https://www.thewoodland.org/center-for-new-beginnings/

If you'd like to contribute with a non-cash donation, @Jenniferkinney contacted The Center for New Beginnings and here is a list of what they could use to help the women in their shelter: 

• Women and children's pajamas
• Baby monitors
• Socks and underwear for women and children
• Juice or drink boxes for kids, Kool-Aid
• AA, AAA and 9-volt batteries
• Liquid hand soap
• Paper towels/toilet paper
• Air freshener sprays
• New hand and bath towels
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Twin-size comforters
• Extra-long twin sheets
• Lysol wipes
• Dishwasher soap
• Hair brushes
• Laundry detergent
• Chapstick

Items can be dropped off directy at 195 Union Street, Unit 1-B, Newark, Ohio. Or, drop off at Jennifer Kinney's parents' house at 304 N. Westmoor Avenue in Newark, and they will make sure everything gets to The Center. 

Thanks for your generous donation to honor Marlina and to help her son, Ben and other women who are victims of domestic violence.