Stacy's Circle of Friends

2009 Making Strides Results

Stacy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:32:46 +0000

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!

View event photos

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

Your American Cancer Society is available 24/7 at 800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org

2009 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign

Stacy — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:37:46 +0000

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In honor of those we’ve lost to cancer, let’s band together to find a cure TODAY!

PLEASE SUPPORT Stacy’s Circle of Friends 2009 Campaign to raise over $125,000, benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

We’re elated to celebrate survivorship with so many of our loved ones who have — and continue to endure — a cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, we never forget those we have lost to this horrific disease. Let’s mourn our loved ones by helping to find a cure. Your generous donations really do make a difference to those diagnosed with cancer and hopefully, for those who never will be.

This year marks my 10th Anniversary participating in Making Strides. With your help, this can be the year I exceed my $125,000 goal, putting my all-time individual fundraising over $700,000 and the Stacy’s Circle of Friends teams over $1,000,000! Track our progress.

I know that economic times are tough, but for those battling cancer, the challenges are even tougher. Any amount you can give is welcome! Let’s work together so everyone can thrive.

Please make your on-line donation today. If you prefer to contribute via check, make payable to the American Cancer Society and mail to: Stacy Matseas; P.O. Box 910026; San Diego, CA 92191

I feel so blessed to have you as part of my Circle. THANK YOU for creating a healthier future for everyone!

You’ve been HUGGED!!
Stacy
#1 National Fundraiser, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Your American Cancer Society is available 24/7 at 800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org

PS – I’d love to have you walk with us on October 18th.

Welcome to the new website

Stacy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:35:26 +0000

Thanks for dropping by and checking out Stacy’s Circle of Friends’ new look!

Peruse the new photos and keep coming back to check out the “Upcoming Events.” It would be great to enjoy ourselves together at one or more of these events for a good cause.

I’ll soon have details here about my 10-year Anniversary Campaign for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. I’ll tell you how you can help and track our progress. You will be the vital part of the campaign helping to change the future of cancer for everyone!

Thank you to my fabulous friends, Anna and Lyn, who have walked with me for all 10 years! They have been instrumental in fundraising, team building and keeping me on track. From this photo however, it might be hard to believe that we are very organized about anything (but we sure know how to have a good time!).

Have you heard that the American Cancer Society is now the “Official Sponsor of Birthdays?” Were helping people celebrate more of them; and that’s a good thing!! Check out morebirthdays.com and consider making them the official sponsor of your Birthday like I did (in case you were wondering, it’s August 13^th).

Please contact me with any questions.

Always with Hugs and blessings,
Stacy

Year-end Reflections 2008

Stacy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:39:22 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving and UNTIL NEXT YEAR!!

My mom and I will be meeting in Washington, DC the week before Thanksgiving to see Andrea Bocelli and Carmen. We’re both looking forward to our trip! Then it’s back to San Diego for Thanksgiving week with friends and family.

On December 10^th, I’ll again be traveling to Nicaragua through 1/4/09. I’ll be staying with my friend Bonnie who has lived there just over a year now. She loves it and continues to spend much of her time volunteering with local Nicaraguans. She is still teaching English classes to various people to improve their businesses. She also goes out with their ONLY mobile library program and most recently, is forming a collaboration of locals and ex-pats to start a women’s center.

At this time of Thanksgiving, please remember to count your blessings and spread love and kindness to those around you. The current economic times are challenging for everyone, but for some, they are completely unmanageable. I encourage you to act on any desire to contribute, volunteer or help others in any way possible this season. You will reap the rewards and see the beauty of some of life’s greatest gifts for everyone involved.

May you and yours have a blessed, joyous, peaceful and safe holiday season and a prosperous and healthy New Year!

You’ve been HUGGED!!

Stacy

2008 Making Strides THANK YOU

Stacy — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:38:21 +0000

THANK YOU for your support to my 2008 “Wiping Out Breast Cancer” Campaign! Thanks to YOUR generosity, I am again the #1 individual National fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, having raised over $122,500. AND, our Stacy’s Circle of Friends Teams raised $155,000! Click HERE to see my 11/3/08 debut in TIME Magazine (the article isn’t about me, but I am acknowledged by my New York counterpart and #2 National fundraiser, Sue Harmon).

Click photo to watch 2008 THANK YOU video	Click photo to view 2008 walk photos

You’ve been HUGGED!

Love, Stacy

Making Strides 2008 “WIPING OUT BREAST CANCER” Campaign

Stacy — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:15:53 +0000

You are invited to be a part of 2008’s “WIPING OUT BREAST CANCER” Campaign

Because of fabulous supporters like you, cancer patients are being cared for and living more fulfilling and dignified lives.
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With your help towards Research, Advocacy and Education, hopefully fewer people will ever have to hear the words “you have cancer.”

My initial inspiration to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer stemmed from helplessness. In 2000, at age 33, upon returning from her honeymoon, my childhood friend Victoria was diagnosed with breast cancer. What could I do?? Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has provided me the opportunity to turn my feeling of helplessness into action! Today, I am happy to say that Victoria is a SURVIVOR!

Unfortunately, too many have suffered or even lost their battles to cancer. You might have a family member, beloved friend, neighbor, co-worker or yourself, who have been affected by cancer. I HAD to take action! Over the past eight years, I have raised over $500,000 and have led my Stacy’s Circle of Friends Teams to raise over $700,000 in the fight against cancer! It just goes to show you that we don’t always know what we’re capable of until we get out there and DO IT!! Please consider helping me achieve the goal of raising $125,000 for my 2008 “Wiping out Breast Cancer Campaign.”

At first I was fearful of fundraising, but then I started putting it into perspective. I got to thinking, what is the worst that can happen? Well, maybe someone would say no. In contrast, I thought about something REALLY SCARY: someone having to hear the words, “you have cancer.” I thought about a future full of fear and loss and suffering because I wouldn’t get over my personal fear of rejection. And then, I focused on the potential positive results; a future FREE from pain and suffering of cancer. I want to be a part of that future! And it looks so good, I invite everyone to join me!

My fundraising success is because people are inspired to make a difference. I hope that you will accept my invitation to be one of those people. Click HERE to make a donation now.

Starting as an individual participant in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, I moved to co-lead a Corporate Team, became the first Individual Flagship sponsor and started my own team, Stacy’s Circle of Friends. When that wasn’t enough, I delivered daffodils to patients, became a Team Captain for Relay for Life, provided patient’s rides through the Road to Recovery Program and eventually became an American Cancer Society California Division Board member. And I’m not done yet!

You and I have important jobs to do. We have to do all that we can to sustain our own healthy minds, bodies and spirit and also contribute to the greater good of all. Don’t waste your energy on what you don’t do, thrill this world and CELEBRATE what you DO do!

Please don’t be afraid to try something, be afraid NOT TO!!

Stacy You’ve been HUGGED!!

#1 National Fundraiser, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Your American Cancer Society is available 24/7 at 800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org