Lina Maria Vergara
Lina's Story
My name was Lina. I was only 20 years old when an absurd accident took my life while I was rafting on the Wolf River.
I loved life and nature, and I had a special passion for children. I wanted to become a third grade teacher, so after
I graduated from Middleton High School, I enrolled at
UW-Oshkosh and was about to start my junior year. Once
I graduated, my goal was to teach kids and encourage them to build a better world. After my sudden departure, my beloved family decided to take three actions:
Sign the Wolf River Petition
This petition advocates for enforcing an increase in the safety regulations of companies that rent rafts on the Wolf River. In light of the recent tragedy, the time is appropriate to make an official request for higher standards of business operation in order to prevent future accidents and deaths from happening in the area. Please watch this investigative report by Channel 3000 WISC-TV to better understand the lack of regulatory conditions Wisconsin rafter face.
Sign the petition
Lina Vergara Memorial Scholarship
My family’s goal is to create a lifetime College Scholarship in order to help Elementary Education Students who, like me, care for kids and dream of a better world. For detailed information about the scholarship, view this pdf or visit the scholarship website. You can also make a direct donation to the fund by clicking the button below. *Please note: Specify Lina Vergara Memorial Scholarship in the Gift Allocation Notes text box.
Donate
Participate in the 5k Run/Walk
Finally, my family wishes to promote an annual 5K race/walk in my hometown of Middleton, WI, which, besides being a funding source towards the scholarship, will be a tribute to my memory. More information can be found on our Facebook page.
Register now“Don't let the world change your smile, let your smile
change the world.”