Jaclyn Stapp, Children's Book Author & Philanthropist, to Host Delray Beach's 2011 100-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, De

Online, November 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children's book author, will be officiating, with Suzanne Boyd, CBS 12 Co-Anchor, Delray's famous 100-foot holiday tree lighting on Thursday, December 1 in Delray Beach. The annual ceremony, which features Santa arriving in the Sky 12 helicopter, is considered the official kickoff to the holiday season for Delray Beach. Jaclyn will present a special holiday reading of "The Night Before Christmas" along with her acclaimed children's book, Wacky Jacky - The True Story Of An Unlikely Beauty Queen to over 30,000 attendees planned for this event.

In the true spirit of the holidays, Jaclyn, a full-time mother of three and wife of Grammy Award Winner Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter and voice of Creed, will be giving back to others through the purchase sales of her children's book Wacky Jacky, The True Story of An Unlikely Beauty Queen. Copies will be available at the holiday gift shop in Old School Square located on Atlantic and Swinton in Delray Beach starting December 1 through 25. Each book purchased will help benefit Jaclyn Stapp charities, CHARM (Children Are Magical), which is a non-profit organization that aims to heighten awareness of children's issues, empower young women and enrich the lives of underprivileged youth by providing them the tools for a fulfilling future.

Jaclyn and Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter and voice of Creed, has successfully helped raise over 1 million dollars for children and families in need around the world through their charities, CHARM and The Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation.

Jaclyn, who recently announced her run in the upcoming 2011 Mrs. World Pageant on December 15, will be representing the country of her heritage, Jordan. Mrs. World represents the married woman nationally and internationally to foster communication and friendship across the globe.

About Jaclyn Stapp
Jaclyn Nesheiwat Stapp is a Stetson graduate who has appeared on numerous magazine covers and national advertising. She is also the spokesperson for a national anti-bullying campaign. This loving wife and mother of three won many titles, including Mrs. Florida America 2008 and Mrs. America First Runner Up 2008. Today, Jaclyn is a public speaker who travels around the world empowering at-risk youth and championing for women's rights through her charity, CHARM (Children Are Magical). Jaclyn is married to Grammy Award winner Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter and voice of Creed. They reside in South Florida with their three children, Jagger, Milan and Daniel. To learn more about Jaclyn, visit www.JaclynStapp.com or www.wackyjackybooks.com.

For tickets and information about Mrs. World competition, please visit MrsWorld.com.

For more information about the December 1st Delray Beach Famous 100-Foot Christmas Tree Lighting Event please visit downtowndelraybeach.com/holiday-festivities or call 561-279-1380.