Note from Stacey

Here is an announcement about the Dec. 4th Climb-a-thon, a very important community fund-raiser. It is a celebration of my first year of life after the transplant and the main source of raising the thousands of dollars in medical funds I will need for next year. Plus, it will be lots of fun and you can get great deals on clothing and gear at the silent auction! If you are unable to attend, but interested in sponsoring a climber, please let me know! There are many climbers who need sponsors and will not be able to participate without your help. Join us for the 3rd Annual Mt. Everest Challenge! We are looking for a team of 29 climbers to climb over 1001 feet each to reach a team goal of 29,035 feet. It is a fun event to help Stacey raise funds, celebrate her first year of living after the critical double-lung transplant, and raise awareness about organ donation and the rare lung disease she had before the transplant (LAM.) What: A climb-a-thon, silent auction, and movie featuring world-renowned Hans Florine and Scott Cory, who climbed El Cap at age 11. Date: Sunday, Dec. 4th, 2005. Climbing will be from 2-5 p.m. Dinner and movie to follow. Where: Planet Granite Belmont Gym, 100 El Camino Real (www.planetgranite.com) Cost: Registration is free for PG members. Day pass required for non-members. Adults, $17. Students, $9. How to do it: 1)Contact Stacey at [email protected] to get registration materials 2) Gather a minimum of $100 in sponsors and collect pledges 3) Bring money to get great deals on cool gear and clothing at the auction. 4) Climb on Dec. 4th! Proceeds will benefit a special fund for Stacey’s medical bills at the National Transplant Assistance Fund. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information, please contact Stacey at [email protected], or 650-776-8629. Stacey, from Belmont