Jaclyn to visit schools, meet and greet with Japanese children devastated by the tsunami and families of U.S. Military Troops, with a reading of her award-winning children’s book, Wacky Jacky –The Story Of An Unlikely Beauty Queen in support of ‘victims of bullying’ worldwide
Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children’s book author, is taking her message of hope and determination to the children of tsunami-stricken areas of Japan’s northeastern coast, such as Sendai and Ishinomaki. She is also meeting the children on U.S. military bases in Japan to support continued recovery and revitalization along with her husband, Grammy Award winner Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter and voice of Creed.
In an effort to raise morale and build hope for children affected by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the Stapps will spend their time with both Japanese tsunami victims and U.S. troops. Jaclyn is donating books and reading her story, Wacky Jacky: The Story of an Unlikely BeautyQueen to Japanese children affected by the tsunami and now live in temporary housing facilities. Her story emphasizes and teaches lessons in self-esteem, positive attitudes, and hope. Husband Scott Stapp will perform an acoustic show on board the USS George Washington at Yokosuka Naval Base for several thousand troops stationed in Japan. He will take part in a music program for tsunami victims, along with a meet and greet and Q&A.
“It is an honor to have the chance to visit Japan and help continue to raise awareness for the disaster relief.” says Stapp “Our goal is to bring positive light to the inspiring children affected by the tsunami who have continued to persevere over the last year, despite losing everything. We could not be more proud of U.S. Military troops and their families based in Japan for their sacrifices for our country. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to meet and read to them and look forward to sharing a message of encouragement with both the Japanese children and the U.S. Military families stationed there.”
As a family effort, the Stapps invitation to Japan will help demonstrate how American families are dedicated to helping children and families who suffer in any way around the world. For more information or find out how to help, visit http://usjapantomodachi.org/.
Jaclyn Stapp was invited to read her children’s book “Wacky Jacky” at the first Miss Florida USA Little Sister event of the year. The Little Sister program is a non-competitive mentoring program that values esteem and empowerment amongst young women between the ages of five and twelve. South Florida pageant title holders of all ages met at The Hollywood Production Studios in Hollywood, FL to met and greet with Jaclyn Stapp, a former Mrs. Florida herself! Check out the pictures from the event.
Jaclyn Stapp was invited to read her children’s book “Wacky Jacky” at the first Miss Florida USA Little Sister event of the year. South Florida pageant title holders of all ages met at The Hollywood Production Studios in Hollywood, FL to met and greet with Jaclyn Stapp, a former Mrs. Florida herself! Check out this video from the day’s event!
Jaclyn Stapp was invited to the annual Bookshare event at Pine Crest Elementary School in Boca Raton. The students in the Pre-K through 1st grade classes were treated to a book reading of Wacky Jacky and photos! Children purchased their personalized signed copies before the event. It was a great event and a fantastic school to participate with!
Jaclyn Stapp will be attending the holiday lighting ceremony on December 3, a fundraising drive promoted by all the South Florida McDonald’s restaurants
BOCA RATON, FL – November 2011 – Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children’s book author, was selected to be the first honorary chair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of South Florida. She is the founder of the national outreach program, CHARM (Children Are Magical), which empowers at-risk youth and champions for women’s rights. She is also the Executive Director of The Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation, a global charity dedicated to help families in need, established by her husband, singer/songwriter, Scott Stapp.
The Ronald McDonald House Charity of South Florida provides resources for families with children undergoing medical treatment, whether that support is through providing housing so that families can stay near to their children, helping families to afford staying in another city while their child is undergoing treatment, or even helping children to receive basic dental and medical care in at-risk communities. A mother of three, Stapp knows the importance of being near to her children and providing them with the best possible care.
Jaclyn will be presenting to over 30,000 attendees, a special holiday reading of “The Night Before Christmas” along with her award winning children’s book, Wacky Jacky – The Story Of An Unlikely Beauty Queen
BOCA RATON, FL – November 2011 – Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children’s book author, will be officiating, with Suzanne Boyd, CBS 12 Co-Anchor, Delray’s famous 100-foot holiday tree lighting on Thursday, December 1 in Delray Beach. The annual ceremony, which features Santa arriving in the Sky 12 helicopter, is considered the official kickoff to the holiday season for Delray Beach. Jaclyn will present a special holiday reading of “The Night Before Christmas” along with her acclaimed children’s book, Wacky Jacky – The True Story Of An Unlikely Beauty Queen to over 30,000 attendees planned for this event.
The countdown is under way for the lighting of the city’s 100-foot Christmas tree.
The On the Ave event will take place Dec. 1 at Old School Square, starting at 5 p.m., when children’s author Jaclyn Stapp will read “The Night Before Christmas,” as well as her new children’s book, “Wacky Jacky: the True Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen.” There will also be a performance by Lizzie Sider, a 13-year-old country and pop singer, and appearances by music groups from local schools. Santa Claus will make his grand entrance at 7 p.m. on the CBS Sky 12 helicopter, and the tree will be lit at 7:15.
This year, giving back to charity again becomes a celebration for the family at the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale. On Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m., a lighting ceremony will kick off the eighth annual “Home for the Holidays,” presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of South Florida, Broward Health and United Healthcare. The celebration will take place at one of the South Florida houses, located at 15 S.E. 15th St., Fort Lauderdale.
“Each ticket purchased for the event directly pays for a family to spend a night at our houses,” said Soraya Rivera-Moya, RMHC of South Florida executive director. “No one is ever turned away at RMHC and some families can’t afford to pay for even one night, so the price of admission to ‘Home for the Holidays’ really goes a long way.”
The Fort Lauderdale house will be decorated with holiday lights for the 2011 holiday season. Each light represents one night’s stay for a family at the house as their child receives treatment at a nearby hospital.
This year’s “Home for the Holidays” will be chaired by renowned children’s author and philanthropist, Jaclyn Nesheiwat Stapp. “Home for the Holidays” is open to everyone and includes: live entertainment courtesy of Coral Springs School of Rock In-House Band, MUSE Center for the ARTS and Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre; a Ronald McDonald live show; wine tasting; silent auction; raffles; and culinary delights from South Florida restaurants.
Admission is $20, which will be treated as a donation of a night’s stay for a family. Admission for children 12 and under is free. RSVP online at http://www.rmhcsouthflorida.org.
For those who are unable to attend, they can spread the word and fundraiser with family and friends at http://www.home4theholidays. kintera.org. For more information call 954-828-1822 or email info@rmhcsouthflorida.org.
Literary Classics announced its 2011 selection of top books for children and young adults today. Award recipients were selected from entries received throughout the world. The Literary Classics selection committee is proud to recognize the following titles in children’s and young adult literature which exemplify the criteria set forth by the Literary Classics Awards committee.
A list of the 2011 award recipients follows:
Picture Book – Early Reader
Gold Award Recipient
Wacky Jacky: The True Story of An Unlikely Beauty Queen
Written by Jaclyn Stapp, illustrated by Kristine Lucco
On Friday, December 2nd at a private residence in Coconut Grove (Miami), Co-Chairs Phillip & Patricia Frost, Penny & Roe Stamps of the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, Chip Brady, Jill Viner, Cheryl & Jaime Peisach, Diane N. Weiss, Amelia Balonek & Faquiry Diaz Cala, and David & Beth Ertel join forces for the first time with special guests Russell Simmons, Jaclyn Stapp and her husband Creed lead singer/songwriter Scott Stapp to raise funds for Penn Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
“Each ticket purchased for the event directly pays for a family to spend a night at our houses,” said Soraya Rivera-Moya, RMHC of South Florida executive director. “No one is ever turned away at RMHC and some families can’t afford to pay for even one night, so the price of admission to ‘Home for the Holidays’ really goes a long way.”
