Kicks for a Cure Announces Hire of Stacie Sarasio as Executive Director

Kicks for a Cure (www.kicksforacure.org) is proud to announce the hire of Stacie Sarasio as Executive Director.

Sarasio has 18 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and development. She began her career with the Kansas Children’s Service League in 1998 and moved to Omaha in 2005, accepting a position with the American Cancer Society. In 2009 she founded Non-Profit Services, and since that time has worked with various nonprofit organizations and professional trade associations.

Kicks for a Cure also announced the retirement of Ann Bird, Amie Schellpeper, and Betsy Schuring from the Board of Directors. Elected to the Board were Kate Betsworth, Rod Kestel, and Teri Mercer. In addition to the above, the Board of Directors includes: Debra Denbeck; David Karnes; Randall Koski; Brian Leiferman, Vice President; Steve Lindsay, Advisor; Kevin Quinn, Treasurer; Natalie Simmonds, Secretary; Kristin Lewis, Friends Group President.

In eleven years, Kicks for a Cure has funded over $2.4 million in local cancer research. The 12th annual Kicks for a Cure is being held April 21-22, 2017. For more information visit www.kicksforacure.org or contact Stacie Sarasio at stacie@kicksforacure.org or (402) 210-9446.