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Charlie Stockley passed away from complications of Cystic Fibrosis and subsequent lack of a timely organ donorship on the night of December 24th, 2006. We fervently believe that Charlie's courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis has inspired countless people to register as the organ donors that someday might save the lives of others in his situation. Although Charlie didn't receive the lungs he so desperately needed, we know he would be happy if only one person was helped by his struggle. Charlie's family wishes to express their most sincere gratitude for the love, prayers and support that sustained them during their difficult ordeal and demonstrated how many lives were touched by this remarkable man. Please honor Charlie's memory either by registering as an organ donor or making a contribution to any chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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| CHARLIE In Memoriam - UPCOMING Events and Happenings | |||||||||
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It's that time of year! Register for team Charlie at http://www.san-jose.competitor.com. Allison Stockley has graciously offered to provide dry fit shirts to runners who participate. A limited number of the new dry fit racing-type shirts for runners who participate with Team Charlie. Contact Allison with any questions at 925-443-4510 or Lisa Stanford at email: lisa68@sbcglobal.net. Hope to see you Charlie runners there! Charlie's mom, Allison Stockley, will be talking about Charlie briefly in the upcoming documentary "The Power of Two" due for release in October 2010.
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| CHARLIE In Memoriam - PAST Events and Happenings | |||||||||
Fourth Annual CHARLIE REUNION at the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides, Crissy Field, San Francisco
see here for more photos! Please also view The Power of Two documentary team's blog about their time filming at this Great Strides event. Amazing! From Marc Smolowitz, director of the film. Sunday, October 4th, 2009 San Jose Rock and Roll Half Marathon.
From Allison Stockley: and From Joe: Sunday, May 2, 2009 Third Annual Charlie Stockley Memorial Walk at Crissy Field (walk to
Golden Gate Bridge and back, about 2 miles) This is not a fundraiser (memorial donation has already been made for the entire Charlie Team). We just want to see you all, walk with your friends and have a great lunch at Crissy Field. Questions? Call Allison, 925-443-4510, or Kelly, Charlie's sister, 925-443-9319. Love to all of you wonderful people who have been so supportive and caring. The beat certainly does go on...and on...and on... Remember, if you haven't already, please become an organ donor (www.donatelife.net) and raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, www.cff.org (note, Allison Stockley, Charlie's mother, will be made aware of all donations to CFF in honor of Charlie Stockley). If you have any plans and/or ideas for future charlie/organ donor awareness/CF awareness events, GO FOR IT... TAKE IT UP A NOTCH!... and we'll post about it here so we keep it going.
October 5, 2008 The annual San Jose Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon was a great success! More info and photos to come. "It was a pleasure to run for Team Charlie. I enjoyed being a
part of it and look forward to doing it again next year!" " Hey Team Charlie Members, Great job everyone! It was great
to see the orange and navy out there for a second year in a row!! I
know Allison was pleased to see everyone sporting their shirts remembering
her terrific son! I will let you all know as soon as I hear if we won
any of the Get Fit awards. Keep your fingers crossed! The beat goes
on....." "Hi Capt. Lisa and Team Charlie members, Congratulations from Organs 'R' Us and thanks for supporting Charlie, Allison and 98,000 Americans waiting for organ donors. Your efforts increase awareness about the need for donors and will save a life. Wishing you good health, The Organs 'R' Us Gang" May 3, 2008 TEAM CHARLIE at the Great
Strides walk at Crissy Field in San Francisco!
From Greg Rosenberg, Director of Event for Great Strides: Hello Great Strides Team Leaders - October 14, 2007 TEAM CHARLIE at the San Jose Rock n' Roll 1/2 Marathon (www.rnrsj.com) Thank you so much for your participation, encouragement, thoughts, support and inspiration. Thanks to all of you, all of us, thanks to Charlie for moving us in countless ways. It's exciting to think about the next event. What's next?!
Words of Gratitude and Love I have started this letter several times and not been able to find words to express the deep gratitude of Charlie's family, soulmate Margie and friends to all of you who have kept his beat going on and on with your support and love, sharing of your energy and partipation in "Charlie events," such as the half marathon on Oct. 14th, the Organs R Us Relay and the CF Great Strides walk in May. Every time I see any of you, I see a part of Charlie. Each one of you carries your own special memories of Charlie in your heart Your continuing love for him, as he always loved you, has certainly made my life more livable. Days are still not not easy now, and I realize that it will not get better...unless he walks into my living room and says, "Hi Mom I'm here to pick up Murphy-lu and goes home with his wife Margie." But I am working hard to learn to deal with it better, and we are all being comforted and uplifted by your friendship and your kindnesses to us since our unfathomable loss. So I will just say thank you, Charlie people. Charlie's family, including Margie, and friends thank you. And I know that Charlie is basking in the sunlight of your love and compassion for his family and for him. You are all my heroes. Every time I see any of you, the burden is a little bit lighter, the day is a little better, and life is a little easier. And we are very, very thankful for you. All of you. Love, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From Isabel Stenzel Byrnes Thank you Lisa, for organizing this, and for Allison and Kelly for their courage to remember Charlie in this way. I was so inspired by all the love and care Charlie has now and in the past! You are all a reflection of the great man he was, and a true testimony that Charlie was who he was because of friends like you. Thank you for inspiring me, emotionally and spiritually, to push myself physically across the finish line. It was especially meaningful for me to find Renee, run alongside her, chat, and feel Charlie closer than ever. That was so uplifting, to hold hands and cross the finish line in only 2 hrs 41 minutes! My best time ever. Each time I got tired, I breathed deeply and thought of my lung donor and of Charlie, which kept me going. Each time I felt tired and saw a rock band, I felt the beat, thought of how 'the beat goes on', and I kept on. What a celebration of life this is. Although I still wonder why I can do this and Charlie never got this chance, I have learned to accept that we each have our own story. Charlie's story continues even after his physical body is gone. I am probably the only person on the team who used my CF medical supplies to pop my blisters:)...eeeewwwww. Charlie would do that but not tell anyone. Haha! May 5th, 2007 TEAM CHARLIE at the Great Strides walk at Crissy Field in San Francisco! It was a gorgeous day at Chrissie Field in San Francisco when Charlie fans got together to walk or run for Charlie & remember our fabulous friend/brother/son, raise awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis, and encourage organ donorship. The event was Great Strides, and it's the largest event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Over $6K was raised in Charlie's name! A special Thanks to Electronic Arts for it's considerable contribution. To find out about future Great Strides events, go to www.cff.org/Great_Strides. Here are some photos from the event:
Click here to see even more photos of the Great Strides event! May 6th, 2007
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| CHARLIE In Memoriam - ONGOING Events and Happenings | |||||||||
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Submit your photo today for Bob Bendz' project of love and hope: "..the love for my daughter Maggie-Faye who was born with Cystic Fibrosis, and the hope that a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be found in her lifetime. With photography being a passion of mine, it seemed appropriate that this be the medium in which I contribute to awareness of Cystic Fibrosis, and donations to Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. (CFRI). Located in Mountain View, California, CFRI exists to fund research, to provide educational and personal support, and to spread awareness of Cystic Fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease. The goal is to collect photographs of 6500 people: sixty-five different categories, 100 people per category. Categories include: Brothers, Sisters, Families, Friends, Sports Fans, Artists, etc. Each image will represent a thoughtful donation given by people who also want to see a cure for this life-threatening disease that affects 25,000 to 30,000 people in the United States. Below is my inspiration behind photographing 6,500 roses together with the people who care..." Charlie's family has submitted photos for this project and encourage you to, too!
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a poem written
by a dear friend of Charlie's on Christmas morning, 2006:
I watch the rain fall out my window, A note from Margie, Charlie's fiance, December 20th, 2006: "This love story began when the moon, stars and planets all aligned in perfect formation for the two of us to meet. Our spirits soared, our eyes connected, and our hearts filled with love. When you meet the love of your life, you are grateful for each moment, but want the moments forever. This is a connection made once in a lifetime - please help us get the forever."
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