If you have been watching our show for a long time
you're probably familiar with our friend, Lisa Jarmon.
We first met Lisa eight years ago
when she was sitting right over there in our audience.
And we fell in love with her spirit and enthusiasm.
And over the years, she became a big part
of The Ellen Show family.
Last week, we got the heartbreaking news
that Lisa passed away after battling breast cancer.
And today, we want to celebrate her life and honor her legacy.
First, here's a look back at Lisa.
Here she is now, Ellen DeGeneres.
Last week, there was somebody in the audience
that got my attention.
My name is Lisa Jarmon.
I live in Fresno, Texas.
And I'm a single working mom.
I never say that I'm poor.
I never say that I'm struggling because to me, I'm not.
To me, I just live like I live.
All my energy comes from the Lord up above.
Come on down, Lisa.
(SINGING) I'm on my way.
I'm on my way.
How's it going?
Oh!
Ellen brought me on the stage.
I sat where stars sat--
my butt.
And ever since I sat in that seat, my whole life changed.
OK, so here's what happened.
We saw that--
OK, not yet?
We saw that energy and I loved it so much.
And I said, I want to meet her.
They go, uh-- well, listen.
And I love you even more now talking to you.
Really?
And we know a little bit--
I love you too.
So much.
So much!
I love your reaction when you're surprised.
So I want to surprise you again.
No.
Why not?
Don't do that.
[INAUDIBLE]
I'm going to surprise you because I know you need this.
I know you need a new--
What?
A brand new car.
Don't do that.
[AUDIENCE CHEERS]
When Ellen gives you something, she gives you
life changing somethings.
I just want to help you in any way I can.
I also want to give you--
No, no.
I also want to--
It's OK.
I also-- I also--
I also-- I want to give you all 12 days of the giveaways.
I almost lost my mind.
No, no, no!
Just turn your head.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
Who's life wouldn't be changed after that.
You have to promise me that you're going to be OK,
because we have oxygen. We have the EMT.
He really is an EMT.
No promises.
You're good.
We want you to have your own custom built
to own home by KB Home.
You're getting a brand new house.
[AUDIENCE CHEERS]
You're going to have your own home, Lisa.
I heard that you have been driving
by the house every single day.
Yup.
You can't keep doing that.
They're trying to surprise you.
And every day you drive by, they see you.
They are like, Lisa's driving by the house.
Take your blindfold off and we're
going to open up those doors.
Oh, my god!
It makes us happy, Lisa, because you really deserve it.
We recently learned that Lisa was diagnosed
with stage four breast cancer.
It's good to see you.
And when I heard about this, obviously,
we wanted to see you.
And how are you feeling right now?
Well, I feel good right now.
I'm here.
Are you kidding me?
Yeah.
This makes me so happy.
I mean, everything you've done, I'm so happy right now.
I love this woman.
She's our family.
And clearly, everyone else felt the same way.
We have gotten over 8,000 emails, just about you.
Ellen, after watching Lisa Jarmon on your show,
I couldn't fight back the tears.
Her sweet spirit helped me realize that you should never
lose faith or give up.
Ellen, Lisa Jarmon is my all time favorite guest.
Her amazing spirit and attitude keep me pushing on.
When we feel like someone is a member of our family,
we give them a seat in the audience.
And we found the seat that you sat in.
And we have the Lisa Jarmon seat right there.
Shut up!
That was your first seat.
Ellen, are you kidding me?
All that because we saw you in the audience and you
had this light about you and this spirit about you
that I just loved.
I don't know how you do it.
You have such a positive attitude.
A lot of people complain and a lot of people say,
I can't do it.
You can.
And when you say you can't, that's when you can't do it.
Right.
You just never say you can't do it.
Right.
Because you want to do it, so you just do it.
And just be happy.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[APPLAUSE]
Every time Lisa was here, her best friend Renita
was right by her side.
And Renita is here, sitting in her seat today.
Hi.
[APPLAUSE]
First of all, how are you doing?
I'm doing OK.
Up and down.
You know, some tears.
Lots of laughter.
That's how she would have wanted it.
Her family is doing the same.
As well as can be expected.
But they know they need to be strong and for her,
and we're going to be celebrating her life.
Yeah, she was a force.
I'm sorry, I interrupted.
Oh, I just wanted to let you know, everything that you
have done, you were her family.
And you made her feel so special here.
It was joy coming here, just pure joy.
The fact that you gave her own seat,
that was probably one of the happiest moments
that she's had.
And just, thank you.
Thank you for everything you've done for her and her family.
Well, it's our pleasure.
We'll be right back.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Hi, I'm Andy.
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If you're into that sort of thing.
[BLEEP]
God!
[BLEEP]