On my 10 year anniversary of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, I can’t help but look back and see the positive work Stacy’s Circle of Friends has accomplished. I wish that everyone could have been at the actual event to see and feel the emotion, empowerment and HOPE that was present – it was a walk like no other! Below are some special recognitions along with a few team and event highlights.
Our San Diego 2009 Making Strides event hosted 25,000 walkers and raised $950,000! Here’s how Stacy’s Circle of Friends’ generous contributions are making a difference and positive impact against the fight against cancer:
- My individual 2009 Campaign reached $122,118 bringing my cumulative individual fundraising in the fight against cancer to $700,000 since 2000! You can still donate now towards my $125,000 goal.
- Stacy’s Circle of Friends teams raised over $150,000 this year bringing our Teams’ cumulative fundraising to over $1,000,000 since 2000!
- SCOF Around the Nation: Victoria Carlson and Irene Bodkin raised over $5,000 in Nashua, NH!
Laura Kiluk’s AccuRev/Stacy’s Circle of Friends team in Boston raised over $5,000! This was my first walk in Boston (wicked cool!) which led to the honor of speaking at their event! - San Diego Teams: Stacy’s Circle of Friends had nearly 100 participants on October 18th!
Mike Lindsay, Team Captain of Stacy’s Biker Friends. Not only did they raise over $2,700 in donations, but Mike is the first to orchestrate a beautiful line-up of a dozen Harley Davidsons accompanied by 30 participants! What a sight!
Elaine Ardizonne, Team Captain of Sweet Cheeks Baking Company had an entourage of a dozen participants, raising over $1,200. Nice job shakin’ the sugar, Sweet Cheeks! - San Diego Pacesetters (raising over $2,000) were Megan Powers, Kate Daniels and Don Wells. Beth Dooley is nearly there; GO BETH!
This year, just months prior to the walk I was reminded that time is precious and in a matter of seconds an individual’s life path can change forever. After the completion of this year’s walk, one of our Pacesetters, Megan, came to the Director of the event, Jennifer Berg and me to say “thank you” for what we are doing and what we inspire others to do. Megan has been supporting Making Strides for 3 years on behalf of both her mother and her sister’s battle with breast cancer. This year it became Megan’s own personal battle. She delivered a HUG of THANKS through me that is also meant for all of my supporters!
YOU deliver HOPE to people like Megan! TOGETHER we are making a difference in the lives of many and we will always remember those we have lost before their time to cancer.
Always with hugs,
Stacy
#1 National Fundraiser, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
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