Unforgettable Prom<sup>™</sup> 2010

January 2010

Friends of Scott-Friends to Children with Cancer^™

It is the mission of the Friends of Scott Foundation to help children with cancer and their families.
Our programs are designed to meet the emotional, educational, and financial needs
of families trying to cope with this devastating disease.

So here we are, on the brink of another year, with fresh hopes and dreams...a clean slate. For me though, January serves as a sad reminder that it's been another year since I last held Scott, heard his voice, or saw his smile.

But this year, I decided to focus on things that kept me feeling positive and happy. I started by getting back into reading. I wanted to revisit books I had enjoyed and found inspirational in the past like God Winks by Squire Rushnell.

The book is a wonderful guide for positive reflection. It has a strong message that something good can come from tragedy. It helped me to see that in his short life, my young son brought so many wonderful things to my life. He helped Me to grow, and most importantly, learn how to give to others.

Now that January has come and gone, I look back at this month and recall many things that made me feel happy-cooking new recipes, listening to great music, laughing with friends and family-and I feel a renewed sense of warmth. I feel like I am on the right path again! Rereading God Winks reminded me that when life is in a bit of disarray, or I need a little hope, I have an angel watching over me! I know that the lucky coincidences I experience in life are really winks from above. From that boy with the unforgettable smile and huge heart-my son, Scott Delgadillo.

9/17/86 - 1/29/01

"Give some time to your fellow men. Even if it is a little, do something for others - something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it."

Albert Schweitzer

It's that time of year again! On Friday, April 23rd, Friends of Scott is hosting its 4th Annual Unforgettable Prom^™ Night!

Prom is often a highlight of a teenager's high school years. It's a "can't miss" event, but kids with cancer often do. So for one special night, children undergoing cancer treatment from Rady Children's Hospital and Kaiser Hospital or cancer survivors, are treated like stars. The teens will be all dolled up-the guys in tuxedos provided by Friars Tux and the girls in gorgeous gowns provided by the Princess Project-with flowers from La Mesa Florist.

Fancy limousines will escort the teens from their homes throughout San Diego County to the San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. All of the Prom activities, from the music and food to the goodie bags and photo booth, are all donated by many wonderful community agencies and individuals like you. Your support is greatly appreciated!

If you would like to make a donation to support this year's Unforgettable Prom^™, please visit our website.

Prom Dress Drive

Friends of Scott Partners with
The Princess Project San Diego

Join in this year's Dress Drive as The Princess Project San Diego partners with the Friends of Scott for the Fourth Annual Unforgettable Prom^™ on April 23, 2010-giving San Diego girls currently battling cancer the chance to find the perfect dress to help make their prom dreams come true. Donate your new or nearly new gowns and accessories! All donations are tax-deductible.

Dress Guidelines

We have established firm donation guidelines in an effort to streamline our organizational efforts and solicit goods that will reflect our core values and best serve our constituents.

Dresses MUST be from 2002 to present.
Dresses must be dry-cleaned and on hangers.
Dresses must be prom dresses, formal gowns, or fancy party dresses.
Accessories must be stylish, clean, and in excellent condition.

We cannot accept:

shoes or make-up
wedding dresses
tuxedos or men's clothes

Drop off Locations

Dresses are accepted at all four Margaret's Cleaners locations year-round!
www.margarets.com

La Jolla 7511 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-2375	Del Mar 3790 Via De La Valle,Suite 213 Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-2715
Kearny Mesa 5150 Convoy St. San Diego CA 92111 (858) 429-7200	Newport Beach 1831 Westcliff Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 645-5210

The Princess Project is a 100% volunteer-run organization that promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who could not otherwise afford them. To learn more about the Princess Project, please visit www.princessproject.org or email sandiego@princessproejct.org.

In each newsletter Friends of Scott recognizes a volunteer or business that has supported our Foundation. We hope that you will support them in turn. This month our spotlight is on two businesses run by two sisters -Dreams Do Come True, Inc. and PopNoggins! We are thrilled that the women behind these companies, Rosalynda (Tostado) Giannone and Maria Tostado, are willing to share their talents with Friends of Scott!

Dreams Do Come True is a rental company whose lovely chair covers, specialty linens and exquisite decor add a special elegance to weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. With the talents of Rosalynda and Maria, the 4th Annual Unforgettable Prom site will be transformed into a truly stylish event! (Check out the Before and After)

Thank you to our Volunteers!

Volunteerism and community participation play an important part in building the spirit of our community. Thank you to all our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to children with cancer and The Friends of Scott Foundation.

Brian & Flora

There are many reasons why we enjoying volunteering for FSF. We enjoy volunteering so much and being an outlet for the kids away from the hospital environment, that we plan our YEAR based on the bigger FSF annual events, where the kids can just be kids. We enjoy spending time with the children, to laugh, to play, to joke, to escape. Providing support for the parents, for them to have someone else to lean on during such a tough time. To touch the lives of families and children affected by cancer, to put an extra smile on a child's face, to know you made an impact, even a little one. Simply stated...that's why we do it.

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