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
ShineOnCass Swag Is Here!
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A brand new online ShineOnCass MERCH STORE is officially open!!!
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.
Show off your ShineOnCass Swag!
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Order by December 1st for Christmas delivery!
A small portion of all sales will support Cassidy's Foundation. Let's Shine!
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.
Show off your ShineOnCass Swag!
* Scan the QR code OR
* Click here to start shopping!
Order by December 1st for Christmas delivery!
A small portion of all sales will support Cassidy's Foundation. Let's Shine!
Upcoming Events
ShineOnCass Blue Christmas Ceremony: Dec. 21, SUNSET 4pm at Oakland Waterfront Park
Join us for the 4th Annual ShineOnCass Blue Christmas where we join with our community to remember loved ones lost with the lighting of blue candles, music, and love on the Winter Solstice, the longest, darkest night of the year. To have your loved one's name read aloud at our service, complete this form.
For those that can't join us in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed on the ShineOnCass FB Page. Follow us!
Thank you to all who helped with “Cassidy’s Birthday Book Drive” to Shine a Light on Childhood Literacy! We collected hundreds of children’s books during the month of August to help fill the shelves of Little Free Libraries located in Central Maine. In partnership with Augusta Literacy for ME, delivered books on Cassidy’s birthday August 31st. Shout out to Camden National Bank for being a collection site!
A Little Free Library is a “take a book, share a book” free book exchange in communities nationally and internationally. More than a dozen Little Free Libraries exist in central Maine, including a ShineOnCass Lending Library for children at the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Waterville.
Visit one of the local Little Free Libraries listed below. We will keep delivering! #shineoncass
Local Little Free Libraries You Can Visit!
Williams Elementary School, Oakland
Atwood Elementary School, Oakland
Calumet Park: 182 Northern Ave., Augusta
Cunningham Park: 15 North St., Augusta
Williams Park: 11 Quimby St., Augusta
McCalls Park: 1st Ave., Augusta
Buker Center, 22 Armory St., Augusta
Inland Hospital, 200 KMD Waterville
97 Water Street, Waterville
43 Heritage Rd., Oakland
Sidney Food Pantry, 3022 W River Road, Sidney
KVCAP/Educare, 56 Drummond Ave., Waterville
Thorne Family Farm 361 Abbott Road, Winslow
230 Covell Road, Fairfield
53 Mountain Drive, Rome
17 Richardson Road, Rome
2 Silvermount St., Waterville
A Little Free Library is a “take a book, share a book” free book exchange in communities nationally and internationally. More than a dozen Little Free Libraries exist in central Maine, including a ShineOnCass Lending Library for children at the Alfond Youth and Community Center in Waterville.
Visit one of the local Little Free Libraries listed below. We will keep delivering! #shineoncass
Local Little Free Libraries You Can Visit!
Williams Elementary School, Oakland
Atwood Elementary School, Oakland
Calumet Park: 182 Northern Ave., Augusta
Cunningham Park: 15 North St., Augusta
Williams Park: 11 Quimby St., Augusta
McCalls Park: 1st Ave., Augusta
Buker Center, 22 Armory St., Augusta
Inland Hospital, 200 KMD Waterville
97 Water Street, Waterville
43 Heritage Rd., Oakland
Sidney Food Pantry, 3022 W River Road, Sidney
KVCAP/Educare, 56 Drummond Ave., Waterville
Thorne Family Farm 361 Abbott Road, Winslow
230 Covell Road, Fairfield
53 Mountain Drive, Rome
17 Richardson Road, Rome
2 Silvermount St., Waterville
2024 Scholarships & Awards
2024 ShineOnCass Scholarship Awardees!
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ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship Emma-Jane Parson (Messalonskee)
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ShineOnCass Community Service Scholarship: Hallie Firmage (Lawrence)
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Congratulations to Wilson and Winnie Liu, proud recipients of the 2024 ShineOnCass Aspiring Young Violinists Scholarship!
Recent Events
A Night to Shine: Beer, Wine, Spirits & Mocktail Tasting on October 19th 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 FOR NEXT YEAR: October 11, 2025!
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR: October 11, 2025!
Zumba for Cass! With Krystal Blaisdell Benefitting ShineOnCass BBBS Youth Mentoring
Saturday, Nov. 30th, at Messalonskee Middle School
We appreciate Krystal Blaisdell and our many annual Zumba supporters!
ShineOn For Cass Alumni Soccer Game
Nov. 29th, All Pro Sports in Waterville
Thanks to all who came out to SHINE at the Annual ShineOn for Cass Alumni Game!
Nov. 29th, All Pro Sports in Waterville
Thanks to all who came out to SHINE at the Annual ShineOn for Cass Alumni Game!
ShineOn Saturday on Sept. 28th welcomed 30 young girls from multiple schools and local communities for a youth girls mentoring day with the Messalonskee Girls Soccer Team! All to honor Cassidy and her love for soccer and youth mentoring. Photos and video coming soon! Thank you Lady Eagles! You SHINE!
ShineOn Oakland Day at Oakfest Shares Books With Kids
What a successful Shine A Light on Literacy event at Oakfest 2024! Thanks to all who volunteered and supported. We are inspiring young readers!
Kick for Cass 2024 Is A BIG SUCCESS!
See all the highlights as 18 high school teams from around the state and another 11 community teams fill 11 continuous hours of soccer for our #11 on July 13th, 2024 at Thomas College!
Watch our Kick for Cass Highlight Reel!
See All the Team Photos!
Watch the News Coverage
#KickforCass #ShineOnCass
See all the highlights as 18 high school teams from around the state and another 11 community teams fill 11 continuous hours of soccer for our #11 on July 13th, 2024 at Thomas College!
Watch our Kick for Cass Highlight Reel!
See All the Team Photos!
Watch the News Coverage
#KickforCass #ShineOnCass
Holding the Light Podcast
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, YouTube Podcasts, 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, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. EMAIL US with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest.
We Are Grateful to our All Things Cass Partners
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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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