Press Release

For Immediate Release


January 26, 2011


Stacy Julian scheduled for key note address.

Crop Because You Care hits high note with 10 year anniversary.

Salt Lake City- January 25, 2011 – It was officially confirmed today that Stacy Julian, founder of Big Picture Scrapbooking, and beloved by Scrapbookers worldwide, has agreed to present the key note address at the 10th Annual Crop Because You Care fundraising event.

"We are excited that Stacy is joining us again this year at CBYC” says Bethany Blackham, CBYC Committee Chairperson. “Along with being a Scrapbooking celebrity, she is such a fun person to be around and we all really enjoy her enthusiasm and spunk while she teaches us about so many things! She is a generous, loving and down to earth person.”

Crop Because You Care is an annual fundraising event in partnership with The Epilepsy Association of Utah with all proceeds benefiting the people of Utah living with Epilepsy. In past years, the funds have been earmarked for the Association’s Camp Spike and Wave held at the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah.

Kris Hansen, Co- Founder of CBYC added: “Crop Because You Care has become a favorite event of Scrapbookers not only in Utah, but from as far away as North Dakota, California and 6 other states. Along with our annual page contest, gift bags, raffle prizes and silent auction, we have many extra surprises for our 10th year anniversary! Be sure not to miss this one!”

CBYC invites all crafters to come join in the fun from 10am to 10pm Saturday, February 26th at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, Utah. Registration is $25.00 dollars in advance and $30.00 dollars at the door. Registration forms can be filled out online or downloaded at: http://www.epilepsyut.org/events2011crop.html.


About Stacey Julian

Stacy Julian is a recognized leader in the scrapbooking industry and the visionary founder of Big Picture Scrapbooking (BPS). Launched in November 2005, BPS is the first dedicated online scrapbooking education program with members around the world. Offering a wide range of convenient on-demand projects and progressive multi-week courses, what differentiates BPS is Julian's liberating philosophy and simple step-by-step thematic approach that unlocks a person's creativity and helps them to easily create stories out of life's special moments.

A passionate and sought-after speaker, trainer and author, Julian regularly presents across the nation and abroad, including Japan, Australia and Europe. Author of four books, her recent title Photo Freedom is sold at local craft stores, CreatingKeepsakes.com and Amazon.com. She also has a popular blog and strong Twitter following. Her television appearances include the Discovery

Channel's Home Matters and the PBS series More than Memories. Simple Scrapbooks Magazine, where Julian was the founding editor, has been mentioned in The Chicago Tribune and Woman's Day as a leading consumer publication for the scrapbooking industry.

Julian holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University. A certified professional teacher with the Craft and Hobby Association since 1997, Julian lives in Spokane, Washington and is a proud wife and energetic mother of five.

About Crop Because You Care

Crop Because You Care was founded in 2001 by Kris Hansen and Karen Glenn to help raise money and awareness for Epilepsy in Utah. What started out small has since blossomed into the Premier Scrapbooking event in Utah, being copied by many organizations. Crop has seen annual growth, slowing down in past years, but still enjoys a healthy stream of Crafters. All profits were used to fund Camp Spike and Wave over the years providing 65 teenagers, with epilepsy, the opportunity of enjoying a safe camping environment. This camp gives teenagers that are dealing with the many challenges of epilepsy, opportunities to participate in activities that they wouldn't normally be able to take pleasure in and the chance to talk with other teenagers coping with similar things.

Camp Spike and Wave is sponsored by CBYC and the Epilepsy Association of Utah. New statistics conclude that 1 in every 26 people are affected with epilepsy at some time in their lives. Epilepsy is a disorder with a variety of causes and may also be considered a seizure disorder. Epilepsy affects more people than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease combined.


About The Epilepsy Association of Utah

The Epilepsy Association of Utah is a 501(c)3 charity whose mission is to provide awareness, education, support services, and advocacy for and in behalf of all those dealing with the many challenges of epilepsy/seizure disorders.



For more information, press only:
Kris Hansen 801-280-6460 email: crop2care@gmail.com



For more information on Crop Because You Care:
Jenn Whiting 801-836-9660 email: jenn@epilepsyut.org