In Memory of Stefanie, Our Hero About This Page:

[Jennifer Marx]

On April 21, 2012 a beloved PassPorter community member, Stefanie Matthews, ended her heroic journey at the age of 26. Her parents, Cam (Cam22) and Luke, shared Stefanie's love of Disney and are shining examples of strength and love to all of us. I encourage all members of our community who had any contact with Stefanie, Cam, and Luke to gather in support, and so many of you already have!

To honor Stefanie, we'd like to encourage you to consider donating to one of Stefanie's favorite charities.

The first is Special Olympics, in which Stefanie participated several years ago (and was, in fact, scheduled to do two races this coming Saturday).

The second is Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, which Stefanie contributed to every year because she loved the animals. You can donate on your next visit to Walt Disney World at shops in Disney's Animal Kingdom, at The Seas with Nemo and Friends and The Land in Epcot, or by sending a check directly to Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, P. O. Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.

Stefanie's smiling face and sweet spirit lives on in the PassPorter community through hundreds of photos in the PassPorter Photo Archive, one of which I've posted above.

Thank you for shining your light on us, Stefanie, Cam, and Luke.

[DebbieG]

Thank you so much for this post Jennifer. I will be making a donation in honor of Stefanie.

Debbie

[mousestruck]

Thank you for the special tribute, Jennifer. Stefanie touched my heart more than I can possibly express. I will be making donations to both charities, in loving memory of precious Stefanie.

[lauriep]

Thank you, Jennifer. I'll remember Stefanie every time I visit WDW and have already made a special donation in her memory.

[3kidsandamom]

That is a beautiful post. Thank You!

[Cheeser]

Thanks Jennifer. We will be remembering Stephanie every year when we donate to the Conservation Fund!

[annc98]

What a beautiful tribute to an amazing young woman! I plan to make a donation to the Disney Conservation Fund in memory of Stefanie.

[JoanneS]

Thank you for the wonderful post, and thank you for allowing all of us here on Passporter to express our feelings about this special girl on the boards. You've created quite a family here on Passporter.

[jhoshowski]

Thank you for this post, Jennifer. I always thought that one day I would meet Stefanie. Unfortunately, I waited too long. We will be making a donation to the Disney Conservation Fund in memory of Stefanie, and we will continue to do so in the years to come. Stefanie may be gone, but she will never be forgotten.

[Principessa_di_Fata]

A beautiful post. Thank you for sharing this. I will definitely be making donations to each in her name. Stefanie was a bright light, and we are all blessed to be a part of her PP'er family.

[zeusywoo]

Thank you Jennifer for posting, we will remember Stephanie when we visit the parks. We also donate to the Conservation Fund so we will remember her there as well.

[BettyBeBop]

Thank you for this post Jennifer. I mailed donations to each of these yesterday in memory of Stefanie. Thank you for helping us homer this amazing your lady and her family.

[JKnott17]

Thank you for sharing this, Jennifer. It was a lovely tribute. I am proud to be a member of this loving community. The outpouring of love for Stefanie from many who have never even met her is awe inspiring!

[disneydreamer33]

Thank you for the post Jennifer. I will be making donations to both charities in Stefanie's name.

[mandy1627]

Thank you for this beautiful post, Jennifer. Stefanie was an amazing girl, and I know none of us will ever forget how she touched our hearts, whether or not we met her in person.