In her own words
Stacey’s own entries — humor, hospital stays, lungaversaries, and life, in the order she wrote them, with notes from friends woven in, often written in reply to her.
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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…
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Note from Felix
Agreed on how climbing comps bring back memories. E.g., I remember how two years ago at the Cranberry Crank at Planet Granite I got to see you, Corinne, Michele and Sharon. That was a lot of fun. Glad you got to go last weekend to it and wish I could have been there with you!…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Note from Angeli Maney
Stacey, your story is inspiring. I was reading the latest PG e-mail and got to your website that way. My 4-year old son had a liver transplant when he was 14 months. He was doing really well for 2-1/2 years, until he was diagnosed with PTLD last December. It’s been 6 months since his last…
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Note from Felix
Hi Stacey! Wow, great job about being able to do 5.11a’s again! That is probably beyond my level now since I have not been climbing. It’s about 5 months since I’ve been in an indoor gym, though I hope to go sometime out here in the next week or so. You would have to take…
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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…
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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
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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.…