Patti Martin and Shafik Ladha's Richmond Christmas Fund Realtor Challenge

The Story Behind the Challenge

Patti Martin and Shafik Ladha, two of Richmond's most successful realtors, share an unbridled passion for their community. They truly believe that Richmond is unique in the world, that there’s no better place to live, work, and play. This holiday season, they’ve decided to do something extraordinary for the community they love. That's where the Richmond Christmas Fund comes in.

The Richmond Christmas Fund provides low-income families with grocery vouchers and gifts so they can enjoy a memorable holiday celebration. The program is made possible by generous community support. Inspired by the Christmas Fund’s mission, and wanting to help in any way they could, Patti and Shafik formed what can only be called a “dream team,” and got down to work.

To start, each of them donated $1,000 to the Christmas Fund. This in itself was a significant contribution, but they knew they could do more. They began contacting their colleagues in the real estate community, asking them if they, too, would give $1,000. With that, Patti Martin and Shafik Ladha’s Richmond Christmas Fund Realtor Challenge was born.

Below you’ll find a list of realtors who accepted the challenge, and have donated $1,000 each to help brighten the holidays for families in need. The list grows daily, so check back often.

To Patti Martin, Shafik Ladha, and all of the realtors who have given so generously, thank you.