Author: Stacey

  • 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…

  • Note from Stacey

    It has been a tough week. I have had a hard time sleeping and making it to morning classes. Tuesday, I even threw up in the car after class and spent the rest of the day resting in bed. It was unpleasant to think of all the computer lab homework I am getting behind on…

  • 3rd Annual Mt. Everest Challenge, Dec. 4th, 2005

    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…

  • Note from Stacey

    Yesterday, I attended Planet Granite’s “Cranberry Crank” climbing competition and the “Dyno for Dollars” benefit. It was wonderful to be part of the community. I didn’t feel strong enough to compete, so I volunteered to sell cookies at the youth team bake sale instead. We broke $100 as the awards ceremony finished up. Climbing competitions…

  • Note from Stacey

    Angeli, thanks for your message! I am glad your little son is doing well these days. I will be the new editor for the TRIO newsletter (Transplant Recipients International Organization)and was wondering if you are familiar with that club. I hope to see you around the gym soon! Felix, nice to hear from you again.…

  • Dyno for Dollars Sat. Nov. 12

    Come join the fun this Saturday! After the ABS bouldering competition, “Cranberry Crank,” there will be a dyno contest benefit for Stacey. There will be a raffle and prizes. Jump for the cause! What: Bouldering comp and dyno contest When: Sat. Nov. 12. Comp: 1-6 p.m. Dyno contest: 6 p.m. Where: Planet Granite Gym, 100…

  • Note from Stacey

    It looks like I’m making progress in climbing. Thursday I worked my way to the top of two 5.11a’s, almost doing one without resting. It was a good feeling because it’s the best climbing I’ve done since before the transplant. Today, I went to Waterdog Lake with Eva. It is a great wilderness path right…

  • Note from Stacey

    For anyone interested in the Transplant Games, check the website (type without the spaces) www.kidney.org/news/transgames.cfm I especially recommend the video. It is very touching. One of my close friends (Isa) is in it, doing the race-walking event. Stacey, from Belmont

  • Note from Stacey

    Happy Halloween, everyone! I hope the kids in the family enjoy the holiday…be careful trick-or-treating! Saturday, I was honored at the kick-a-thon and band benefit at Twisters. The band was called, “Return to Reason” and it was very generous of them to play for my cause! Many thanks to Dustin, the organizer of the day.…

  • Note from Stacey

    Dear friends and family, I have just added two events to the Wind Song Foundation “Events” page. Check it out! I will be adding more events in the future. Stacey