Nicole Holubar spent last weekend remembering her brother, his love of theater and his generous personality.

Graduate student Nicole Holubar traveled to Washington, D.C. to honor her brother, Martin. Also a University student, Martin died in 2005.

Nicole, a University graduate student, traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Walk for Epilepsy in honor of her brother, Martin Holubar.

Five years ago, the summer before his sophomore year, Martin’s life was cut short by Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Now, Nicole strives to raise awareness for this disease, which she said is “not very well broadcast.”

Nicole and her team of 12 family members raised $3,100 in just three weeks for the Georgia chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation.

The money will be channeled for research to find a cure for epilepsy.

“Our family has done a lot in terms of theater, but not epilepsy,” Nicole said.

Martin’s involvement in theater inspired the Holubar family to establish the Martin Oldrich Holubar Scholarship in Theatre and Film Studies at the University. The scholarship is available to drama students who embody Martin’s qualities.

“We wanted to give it to someone who gives to people like Martin. He lived every single day to help someone else,” said Martin’s mother, Camille Holubar. “He would give the last dollar he had.”

His mother also said a few months before he died, Martin discussed joining the Peace Corps and teaching theater to people living in third world countries.

Since his death, Martin has been honored in more than just memory. In 2006, North Cobb High School dedicated its theater in his name.

University President Michael Adams will dedicate a bench outside of the Fine Arts building to Martin on April 23,  which, his mother pointed out, is Shakespeare’s birthday.

Even in death, Martin continued to help others. Through the donation of Martin’s eyes to the Georgia Eye Bank, two young men have regained their sight.

Nicole wishes to carry out her brother’s legacy by pursuing a career in non-profits, especially in the performing arts.

She remembers her brother’s joy while at the University and his love for drama.

“I want people to know how much passion my brother had,” Nicole said. “He loved his year at UGA.”