Mission
The Shine On Foundation was created to help financially support mothers with an advanced cancer diagnosis fight a life threatening illness while also allowing them and their families to create lifelong positive memories.
The Shine On Foundation was created to help financially support mothers with an advanced cancer diagnosis fight a life threatening illness while also allowing them and their families to create lifelong positive memories.
The foundation aims to do this via two distinct and separate means. Firstly, by providing financial assistance to women who have been forced to explore options in their cancer treatment which do not fall within the Saskatchewan Health Care plan in whole or in part. Secondly, the foundation will look to provide financial assistance to families so that they may attend memorable places or events to create lifelong positive memories for them and their children.
Board of Directors
Blair Ledingham
President and Chair
Blair Ledingham is the Founder, President, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Shine On Foundation. Blair was the husband of the late Chantelle Desmarais, whose legacy the foundation was started to honour. As a long time Saskatchewan resident he has strong community ties and has been and continues to be involved with numerous charitable ventures. He is the past chair of the audit and finance committee of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation where he was a long time Board Member until his term expired in early 2017. As a Past President, Treasurer, and current member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Saskatchewan he is also committed to the local investment and business community and is employed as the Co-Lead and Senior Director of U.S. Equity at a prominent Saskatchewan based Investment Management firm. Blair lives in Regina, and is a proud father to 3 young children.
Angela Desjarlais
Vice President
Angela Desjarlais is the Vice President of the Shine On Foundation. She enjoys serving her community as a dedicated member of the Regina Police Service where she also serves as a member of the Crisis Negotiator Team. She is also co-owner of BSquad Fitness, a strength and conditioning gym in Regina. She has a strong background in fitness, coaching, and competing in a variety of athletic endeavors. She lives in Regina city with her husband and two daughters.
Rosanne Wood
Member at Large
Rosanne Wood is employed as a Residential and Commercial Real Estate Appraiser and as a mentor to appraiser candidates. Rosanne also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Regina and received her Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA) Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) appraisal designation from the University of British Columbia. Rosanne lives in Regina with her two children.
Sheri Roland
Events Committee Chair
Sheri Roland is Chair of the Events Committee for the Shine On Foundation. Sheri studied Fashion Merchandising in London, Ontario before opening up her own business in 1999. She owns and operates Marbella Clothing and has played an active role in organizing numerous fundraiser for various organizations in the community. Sheri lives in Regina with her two children.
Amber Reynolds
Online Media Committee Chair
Amber Reynolds has been serving as Chair of the Social Media and Website Committee for the Shine On Foundation since 2013. She is employed as a Real Estate Appraiser and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Regina. She is currently working towards her Canadian Residential Appraiser certification from the University of British Columbia. She has a strong background in website development, social media, and customer relations. Amber has strong ties to the community as she grew up in the area and is raising her two children in Regina.
Andrea Klippenstine
Treasurer
Andrea Klippenstine is the Treasurer for the Shine On Foundation. She is self-employed with a background in accounting. She holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of Regina. She has served on various non-profit boards for the last nineteen years. Andrea resides in Regina with her husband and two children.
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