About Lisa

Lisa (Sweazey) Topoleski is a much loved native “Lansing-ite", a 1985 graduate of Lansing High School who returned to her roots many years ago after traveling the world for education and adventure.  Since her return to upstate New York, Lisa engrossed herself in our community. She has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of children during her 15 plus years as a middle school teacher in both South Seneca and the Lansing Central School District.  As many children have said, “Mrs. T is the BEST TEACHER EVER!”  First and foremost though, Lisa is an adored wife, a mother to three beautiful young girls who are her heart and soul, a devoted daughter, a loving family member  and a truly special friend to so many in our community. 

It was a shock to all of us when we learned that Lisa – an active, physically fit, smiling, busy mom and teacher -- had suffered a seizure on the evening of May 6^th, 2012.  Unfortunately, this seizure was the first of what was to be an avalanche of devastating events.  The bottom line is Lisa has been diagnosed with brain cancer.  The exact terms are large and hard to pronounce, but the reality is that she is fighting for her life every second of every minute of every day.   Lisa is a fighter, her spirit is strong and the love that surrounds her is astonishing. 

Lisa has been hospitalized since that initial seizure: first at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, next at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA and currently she is receiving treatment from world renowned doctors and staff at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute in Baltimore, MD.  Lisa’s condition remains critical. 

To follow Lisa on Caring Bridge:  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lisatopoleski

Fundraising Events

September 15th

Topoleski Family Benefit, Crossroads Bar & Grille, 1:00-5:00.  BUY TICKETS!!!!!! Click on flyer below for more information.

Silent Auction goods & services contributed by:

Mackenzie-Childs

Rogues Harbor

Moreland the Magician

Triphammer Wines & Liquor

Cook's Outboard Repair

Greek Peak

Lia Sophia

Caspers Restaurant

Cutting Edge

The Plantsman
Dustin Brown

Michaleen's

Elizabeth & John Joseph Inn
Rob Koll/Cornell Wrestling
Dewey Neild Photography

Laser Hair Removal of Ithaca

Ithaca Swim Club

Ciao/Boatyard Restaurant

Bookers Backyard Restaurant

The Village Greenhouse

& many more!!!!   Come out and bid!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 22nd

Lisa's Run - a 5k run in Myers to benefit Lisa and her family.  7:30-8:45 a.m. Registration, Myers Park, Lansing.

Chicken Barbeque to follow Lisa's Run, 11:00 a.m. 'til gone - Lansing Ball Fields
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 15th - 22nd

 

Fundraiser with Mary Kay cosmetics & skin care

 - contact Lisa Wagner at:

(607) 533-8845/ (607) 227-6355 or Lwagner102@marykay.com