Stacey Pack
Best Life Cancer Foundation
A Boutique Charity to Help Pro Recording Artists
& Their Families Stand Up to Cancer
Co-Founded by Michael and Amy McDonald
“Cancer seems to touch every family, including my own. Amy and I felt passionately about supporting Stacey’s new charity, especially because it supports fellow artists in their battle.”
“I stand behind SPBL and their wonderful mission to help recording artists and their families. In my recent critical health challenge they were right there standing with me.”
Founders Stacey and David Pack Share Their Story
When my wife Stacey was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, realizing we are both cancer survivors, we felt passionately that our mission should be to provide help where none exists, artist-to-artist, in our music and entertainment community.
—David Pack
UPDATE FEB 2023 - Stacey passed away on Feb 9, 2023 after a courageous 5-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 50 years old.
Click below to read the official press release.
“The SPBL mission couldn’t be more significant and more timely. Now is the time to help recording artists who so often lack a proper health safety net.”
“I strongly support SPBL just as they have supported my family and others. It’s the only charity of its type, 100% for recording artists and their families”
Kona, Hawaii Benefit Event, January 2020
Hosted by Suzanne & Elliot Felson + family at their home in Kona
Legendary Artists Michael McDonald & Henry Kapono join David Pack for an unforgettable private donor concert for 16 generous attendees.
“Please join me in support of this tremendous organization that does so much good for hardworking recording artists when health challenges strike.”
“We musicians only have each other. We need to do this artist to artist, no one else will do it for us.”
Inaugural Fundraiser May 5th 2019
Hosted by Jeff & Suzette Clarke at their SF Residence
Legendary Artists Michael McDonald, Amy Holland (McDonald), Dave Jenkins of Pablo Cruise & Jaime Kyle
Featured Speaker-Author Jamie Bernstein "Famous Father Girl - A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein"
Author Dr. Kristi Funk “Breasts - The Owner’s Manual”
Master of Ceremonies Suzanne Pride Bryan Co-Founder Pride Mountain Vineyards
Auctioneer Liam Mayclem The Food Chappie, KCBS SF
“Co-writing the song ‘Best Life’ with David was truly inspiring, and I share the same goal to help recording artists win their battle with cancer. SPBL is a ‘Vehicle’ for artists to stand together.”
“Cancer has touched my family, and I support Stacey & David’s mission with all of my heart.”
Rolling Stone piece on SPBL board member Jeff Foskett (Beach Boys/Brian Wilson) and his journey to wellness from stage 4 thyroid cancer CLICK HERE
Olivia Newton John discusses her holistic breast cancer treatment regimen CLICK HERE
Uplifting music for meditation or prayer: America’s preeminent choral composer Morton Lauridsen LISTEN HERE
Learn about MD Anderson’s study seeking new, targeted therapies for triple negative breast cancer beyond just chemo, radiation, and surgery LEARN MORE
Learn about the Komen Foundation’s support and counseling options for women with metastatic cancer CLICK HERE
Throat cancer clinical trials ongoing at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center CLICK HERE
Message Board
Recommended Book:
Breasts: The Owners Manual
By Dr. Kristi Funk
Every Woman’s Guide to Reducing Cancer Risk, Making Treatment Choices, and Optimizing Outcomes! The Amazon and National Bestseller from breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk takes the broader conversation about total breast health to women everywhere with this straight-talking guide. Dr Funk’s mission is to educate as many women as possible about what they can do to stop breast cancer before it starts.
Foreword by Sheryl Crow
“Nothing like SPBL existed when I had my cancer battle over a decade ago. I’m so glad it does now.”
“For recording artists who don’t know where to turn when they are diagnosed with cancer - this is it. I and my family support this mission wholeheartedly.”
