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Because she believed one person can make a difference.
The ShineOnCass Foundation was created to honor the spirit, continue the work,
and encourage others to live the legacy of Cassidy,
whose kindness and compassion for others Shines On.
Our Mission
To educate, inspire and empower youth to make their world a better place through
kindness and volunteer charitable activities.
The ShineOnCass Foundation
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Upcoming Events
ShineOnCass Blue Christmas Ceremony: Dec. 21, 6pm, Oakland Waterfront Park
Plan to join us in person or online for our 3nd annual Blue Christmas, standing side by side with grieving families and friends, and those who support them, on the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest night of the year. Learn more about our ceremony.
New Scholarship!
ShineOnCass Aspiring Young Violinists Scholarship
NEW! We're excited to announce the first annual ShineOnCass Aspiring Young Violinists Scholarship. The ShineOnCass Foundation will support a student each year to take private lessons with Lori Scheck, from Pineland Suzuki School, including group lessons. Congratulations to our 2023-24 ShineOnCass Violin Scholarship recipients Hannah Forkey and Jillian Golden.
Learn more about Pineland Suzuki School and the ShineOnCass Scholarship.
Recent Events
ShineOn for Cass Alumni Soccer Game: Nov. 24
Messalonskee boys and girls soccer teams, both past and current, and Cassidy's former teammates from CMU Soccer, came together again for the Shine On For Cass Boys and Girls Alumni Soccer Game, held every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving!
A Night to Shine, Beer & Wine Tasting: Nov. 3
at Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney
It was a beautiful night under the stars on Snow Pond for this year's wine and beer tasting! 2023 A Night to Shine raised an unprecedented $40,000+ to spread Cassidy's Light! See all the images of our evening together HERE!
at Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney
It was a beautiful night under the stars on Snow Pond for this year's wine and beer tasting! 2023 A Night to Shine raised an unprecedented $40,000+ to spread Cassidy's Light! See all the images of our evening together HERE!
ShineOn Saturday: Sept. 23 at Messalonskee High School
Our 8th annual ShineOn Saturday youth mentoring day was so much fun with the amazing Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer Team! Visit our ShineOn Saturday Facebook Album to see all the images and video from our day!
ShineOn Oakland: July 29, 2023 at Williams Elementary School
The first Shine A Light on Literacy Project is, well...in the books! The ShineOnCass Foundation was pleased to hand out hundreds of books at ShineOn Oakland Day, Saturday, July 29th at Oakfest! Big thank you to all the book donors and volunteers who helped us Shine A Light on Literacy by sharing children's books and spreading kindness! For more information about this fun, two-day summer festival in downtown Oakland, visit Oakfest Maine! #shineoncass
The first Shine A Light on Literacy Project is, well...in the books! The ShineOnCass Foundation was pleased to hand out hundreds of books at ShineOn Oakland Day, Saturday, July 29th at Oakfest! Big thank you to all the book donors and volunteers who helped us Shine A Light on Literacy by sharing children's books and spreading kindness! For more information about this fun, two-day summer festival in downtown Oakland, visit Oakfest Maine! #shineoncass
Kick for Cass: July 15, 2023 at Thomas College, Waterville
The sun was Shining at the 8th annual 11-hour soccer game for #11! Kick for Cass welcomed 17 high school boys and girls teams and community players at Thomas College this year for our day-long event to honor Cass. Proceeds of over $9,000 will benefit the Central Maine United Soccer ShineOnCass Scholarship. Thank you! See all the TEAM PHOTOS!
WATCH OUR HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO!
Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party: May 7th at Hart to Hart Farm & Education Center
What an amazing day to ShineOnCass! We had over 160 kids in their PJs welcoming a dozen new baby animals (also in their jammies) as they learned the workings of a real farm, with egg fetching, braiding lambs wool, milking cows, and Goat Yoga! Thanks to our generous attendees, we collected a truckload of pet supplies and over $700 in donations made in memory of Cassidy Charette to the Humane Society Waterville Area! Thank you!
See all the photos from our 2023 event!
What an amazing day to ShineOnCass! We had over 160 kids in their PJs welcoming a dozen new baby animals (also in their jammies) as they learned the workings of a real farm, with egg fetching, braiding lambs wool, milking cows, and Goat Yoga! Thanks to our generous attendees, we collected a truckload of pet supplies and over $700 in donations made in memory of Cassidy Charette to the Humane Society Waterville Area! Thank you!
See all the photos from our 2023 event!
Check out the ShineOnCass FREE Lending Library at the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville! Children at the Club can take a book, and share a book, as part of this beautifully-created ShineOnCass project to help put books into the hands of hundreds of kids in our community. Learn more about the project and how you can support youth literacy! #ShineOnCass
Watch the story on WABI TV NEWS!
Watch the story on WABI TV NEWS!
Cass Is Everywhere
In Memory of Cass
Composed and Performed by Steve Fotter -- Video Creation by Neil Amalfitano
Composed and Performed by Steve Fotter -- Video Creation by Neil Amalfitano
Holding the Light Podcast is an original, monthly podcast (look for us the 11th of every month) created and hosted by Cassidy's mother, Monica, and her brother, Colby. Episodes include interviews with families of child loss, offering sharing powerful experiences, candid advice for friends, retrospective lessons learned, insight and encouragement.
Holding the Light is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
Holding the Light is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
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