San Francisco, CA Sept 19, 2017: Today Stacy’s Voice, Inc., a non-profit start-up advocating for prisoner’s medical rights, announces its Launch. Stacy’s Voice, Inc. was founded by CEO, Tara Clark after her dear friend, Stacy Fox, who served a 5-year drug sentence at the Women’s Federal Prison Camp in Dublin, CA, lost her battle against colon cancer. The Launch Party will take place at Monroe, (473 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA 94901, Ph. (415)323-8515) on Sunday June 3, 2018 from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. 

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ABOUT THE EVENT: There will be a cash bar with a 2-drink minimum, light fare (vegan and gluten-free options) and entertainment, as well as a tribute video debut in honor of Stacy Fox.  

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When CEO, Tara Clark sought people to work with Stacy’s Voice (stacysvoice.com), she drew people from all walks of life: those who had been incarcerated with Stacy, like Natalie Willis, (Board Vice-Chair) who said: “The cases and instances in which people [incarcerated] were denied medical attention were so overwhelming in circumstance and number that it defined the obvious standard rather than the exception.”, as well as people within the local community, like corporate attorney Tali Alban (Board Member) who believes, “Human rights in all capacities is an issue that is important to me and to which I dedicate much of my pro bono time.  When I heard Stacy’s story, I was moved.  I was already aware that inmates in the State of California encounter much difficulty in receiving medical treatments, but was nevertheless horrified to learn that nationwide, treatable diseases can, and frequently do, become lethal in our prison system.”

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Tara was at Stacy’s side daily for her last month, allowing Stacy’s family to continue working. Tara was able to be a source of support for the family. In Stacy’s last moments of life Tara promised her, “Your death will not be in vain, you will have a legacy.” Shortly after speaking those words, Tara watched her friend draw her last breath. Stacy’s family is grateful for all that Tara has done for their family and for the love and friendship Tara shared with Stacy. They will attend the Launch Party as a memorial for Stacy. 

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Stacy’s Voice is an advocacy group which fights for the medical rights of our incarcerated population. They are working towards creating and implementing legislative changes to secure the necessary and adequate healthcare that the people incarcerated need. Their belief is that all people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, with a clear understanding of how their medical needs will be met and maintained.