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

Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Hart to Hart Fam & Education Center, Albion, ME
Register early for one of two sessions!
10-11:30am and 12:30-2pm.
Limit 80 kids per session.
Visit the EVENT PAGE for more information or REGISTER NOW!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Hart to Hart Fam & Education Center, Albion, ME
Register early for one of two sessions!
10-11:30am and 12:30-2pm.
Limit 80 kids per session.
Visit the EVENT PAGE for more information or REGISTER NOW!

SAVE THE DATE!
Kick for Cass 2025: July 12, 2025 at Thomas College!
Registration opening soon. While you wait, Watch our 2024 Kick for Cass Highlight Reel!
Applications Now Open
2025 ShineOnCass Scholarships

Application is now open for the $4,000 ShineOnCass Cassidy Jean Charette Memorial Scholarship (Messalonskee), and the $1,000 ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship (RSU 18, Lawrence, Winslow & Waterville High Schools.)
Deadline to apply is April 28!
Deadline to apply is April 28!
ShineOnCass Junior Service Awards
Nominate JUNIORS at Messalonskee, Waterville, Winslow, or Lawrence high schools to receive the 2025 ShineOnCass Junior Service Award! Deadline is May 1, 2025.
Quick Links to each schools's nomination form:
Messalonskee High School, Oakland, ME
Waterville Senior High School, Waterville, ME
Winslow High School, Winslow, ME
Lawrence High School, Fairfield, ME
Nominate JUNIORS at Messalonskee, Waterville, Winslow, or Lawrence high schools to receive the 2025 ShineOnCass Junior Service Award! Deadline is May 1, 2025.
Quick Links to each schools's nomination form:
Messalonskee High School, Oakland, ME
Waterville Senior High School, Waterville, ME
Winslow High School, Winslow, ME
Lawrence High School, Fairfield, ME
ShineOnCass Swag Is Here!

Shirts, hoodies, quarter zips, joggers, jackets, vests, polos and more -- for men, women, children, in all sizes. Yes we have onesies for our youngest ShineOn fans! Plus bags, hats, and ShineOn blankets, all in your favorite Cassidy colors. We even have a newly-branded "Let Your Kind Shine" shirt! Check it out. Pick up in Oakland, or shipping is available direct from the online store.
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A small portion of all sales will support Cassidy's Foundation. Let's Shine!
* Scan the QR code OR
* Click here to start shopping!
A small portion of all sales will support Cassidy's Foundation. Let's Shine!
Recent Events

A Night to Shine: Beer, Wine, Spirits & Mocktail Tasting on October 19, 2024 at Snow Pond Center for the Arts was Magical! Thanks to our hosts TJ & Kerry Smart, our generous sponsors, volunteers, and attendees, we raised over $43,000 to keep Cassidy's Light Shining in our communities, and far beyond. Learn more here, and see all the stunning images on our ShineOnCass Facebook page and follow us!
SAVE THE DATE: October 11, 2025!
SAVE THE DATE: October 11, 2025!

ShineOnCass Blue Christmas Ceremony: Dec. 21, SUNSET 4pm at Oakland Waterfront Park
The 4th Annual ShineOnCass Blue Christmas with our community was a beautiful gathering to remember loved ones lost with the lighting of blue candles, music, and sharing love on the Winter Solstice, the longest, darkest night of the year. Visit the Blue Christmas page to watch this year's livestream!
The 4th Annual ShineOnCass Blue Christmas with our community was a beautiful gathering to remember loved ones lost with the lighting of blue candles, music, and sharing love on the Winter Solstice, the longest, darkest night of the year. Visit the Blue Christmas page to watch this year's livestream!
Holding the Light Podcast

Holding the Light Podcast is an original, monthly podcast (dropped the 11th of every month) created and hosted by Cassidy's mother, Monica, and Cassidy's 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 wherever you listen to podcasts.

Join our Podcast Listener Line! We'd love to hear from you. Is there something you'd like to share about your child? What have you learned about grief that might be helpful for others? What do you think about our podcast?
Leave a voicemail at 617-302-7373. Your message might be used on a future episode.
You can also EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
Leave a voicemail at 617-302-7373. Your message might be used on a future episode.
You can also EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
We Are Grateful to our All Things Cass Partners
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
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The ShineOn Cass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Your generous contributions are tax deductible and gratefully accepted toward our mission
of continuing to Shine Cassidy's Light.