Welcome to Breanna's Story

"I like the idea of trying to help save lives, Now that I'm old enough, I can"
The above quote is from Breanna when the Greeley Tribune did an article on her in 2003. 

On Tuesday October 18, 2005 Breanna Rose Was rushed once again to the Urgent care. The week before this she had been there and was at that time diagnosed with dehydration. Tuesday the symptoms still hadn't gotten better, and had even regressed. While at Urgent care Tuesday, they performed some more tests, one being a CAT scan. The results of this showed a tumor in Breanna's brain. She was rushed to Children's Hospital by ambulance, with both her parents along side her. Upon the arrival at Children's Hospital Breanna was unable talk and didn't really comprehend anything. The doctors decided to have her go to the E.R. to allow them to best diagnose her condition. She could recognize different family members but couldn't speak. The tumor was located on and around her frontal lobe of the brain which controls speech. In the E.R. intense tests were done, one of them was an MRI. This was done to better show the doctor's the map of Breanna's brain and the intensity of the tumor. The results of this test were devastating. Showing that the tumor was cancerous and ranged from her brain down her spine. This was a huge disappointment, but her Christ filled family focused on Victory. By the time these results were in, her family and her church family and friends were there for comfort and support. When the results were back, the news was shared with the family and friends. The family was hurt, but turned their fears over to the Lord. They decided they would all pull together, and give their worries, fear, and the entire situation over to God.

Breanna's memorial, will be a celebration. We are asking people to wear bright colors. Our church will have their band playing the type of music teen-agers like. Her viewing is open to everyone and her memorial service is open to everyone. Her burial will be very private. We are asking for only the family to attend the burial, so we can grieve privately.

Breanna Linder-Martinez

November 21, 1992 - February 25, 2008 Age: 15

Residence: Greeley, Colorado

Tribute: Breanna Rose Linder-Martinez was born in Greeley, CO to Jeff and Tami Martinez. She grew up in Greeley and attended Trinity Lutheran School through grade six and Resurrection Christian School during seventh grade. In 2005 Breanna was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer. However, she continued her education through Chappelow and later, Greeley Central ‘s homebound education programs into her sophomore year. She enjoyed basketball, volleyball, cheerleading and advanced drama. Breanna fought through stage four brain cancer and spinal cancer with a strong, contagious faith. Even when she lost her sight and hearing (and later her speech) she said, ”I’d do it all over again - the cancer the chemo and the radiation – if it led one person to Jesus.” Through! out her journey, Breanna remained an inspiration to her family and friends, doctors and nurses at Denver Children’s Hospital, and to countless people from around the world who visited and blogged her web page. Breanna passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at her residence in Greeley.

Survivors: Parents, Jeff and Tami Martinez of Greeley; sisters, Casandra Dieterle and husband Marven of Evans, CO. and Tonja Becker and husband Shawn also of Evans; brothers, Kevin Wilson and wife Cheryl of Washington, and Sean Wilson of Greeley; grandparents, Cip and Gloria Martinez of Longmont, Art Linder of Illinois, Bob Dickman of Washington, Beverly Mock of Greeley; and great grandmother, Rosa Lamb of South Dakota. She is also survived by numerous other extended family members, friends and her puppy “Coco”.

Proceeded in death by: Brother, Jeffery Ray Linder-Martinez and grandmother, Judy Dickman.

Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 29, 2008 at Grace Church, 6400 W. 20th Street in Greeley.

Visitation: Friends may visit Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Adamson West Chapel.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley.

Note: Contributions may be made in her memory to the Breanna Linder-Martinez Fund in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com . Friends may also visit www.breannasstory.net to sign a guest book and read more about her life.

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