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.
Shine Together Needs High School Mentors!
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Shine Together Youth Mentoring is expanding to Lawrence schools! In addition to the Messalonskee Shine Together program, we are adding a new youth mentoring opportunity in Benton this fall. Limited spaces available. We are currently accepting applications for interested students from Lawrence High School and Messalonskee High School (Bigs) to be matched one-to-one with youth grades K-5 (Littles) to foster meaningful connections, confidence, and community!
Learn more about Shine Together and how Cassidy's Legacy in Youth Mentoring is inspiring this program to help youth Shine Together!
Shine Together Youth Mentoring is expanding to Lawrence schools! In addition to the Messalonskee Shine Together program, we are adding a new youth mentoring opportunity in Benton this fall. Limited spaces available. We are currently accepting applications for interested students from Lawrence High School and Messalonskee High School (Bigs) to be matched one-to-one with youth grades K-5 (Littles) to foster meaningful connections, confidence, and community!
Learn more about Shine Together and how Cassidy's Legacy in Youth Mentoring is inspiring this program to help youth Shine Together!
Upcoming Events
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ShineOn Saturday: September 26,12 - 2pm at Messalsonskee High School Be sure to register the young girls grades Pre-K to Grade 5 in your life for this special event! Join the Messalonskee Eagles Girls Soccer Team for a fun play day. No soccer skills necessary! All girls receive a signed autograph poster and ShineOnCass wristband. Healthy snacks and lots of fun served on the soccer field at Messalonskee High School in Oakland. FREE to all girls attending any school, including home schooled students! REGISTER HERE |
A Night to Shine: Nov. 7, 2026, 6 to 9pm
at The Lodge on McGrath Pond, Oakland
We are planning a special evening to celebrate you, our many supporters this year! Plan to join us for an evening of gratitude, along with your favorite beer, wine, spirits and mocktail tastings. Plus an intimate concert with the award-winning singer/songwriter Joan Kennedy, all under the stars at The Lodge on McGrath Pond in Oakland!
GET YOUR TICKET HERE!
Learn more about A Night to Shine!
Thanks to all who bought sunflower bouquet to spread kindness, and to the big crowd that showed up to Eat Dessert First to celebrate Cassidy's 29th birthday on August 31st! It touches our hearts to know Cassidy's Light is still SHINING BRIGHTLY in our community.
Special thanks to The Robin's Nest, The Ice Cream Shoppe, and SBS Carbon Copy for being amazing supporters of this special day that Cassidy was born. You are the LIGHT!
Kindness for Cass Bracelets
As a Kindergartener at Mount Merici, Cassidy made friendship bracelets for the people she loved. One of the recipients of her kindness was her treasured 6th grade "Big Buddy" Kaitlin. After carrying that special bracelet with their names on it for some 30 years, Kaitlin Marrache (now living in Florida!) wants to honor Cassidy by making them for others and spreading Cassidy's Kindness. ShineOnCass is sharing Kindness for Cass bracelets at events. When you receive one, you can share how you Shine on our online form. Email us at shineoncass.org if you'd like one!
Recent Events
Oakfest 2026 did not disappoint! We handed out dozens of free books to children at ShineOn Oakland Day! Thanks to all who came out to Shine!
The FINAL Kick for Cass, July 11, 2026
Thomas College Turf Field, Waterville, ME
More than 400 high school players came out for our 11th Annual Kick for Cass on July 11th at Thomas College. It was an amazing day to Shine Cassidy's Light!
We have uploaded all the TEAM PHOTOS HERE and hundreds of images to the ShineOnCass Facebook Page.
Watch the touching news story from WABI TV-5!
WATCH THE 2026 KICK FOR CASS VIDEO Cover: Bella Loubier (Nothing More, Alternate Routes)
ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party, May 3rd, 2026
at Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center was a BIG SPLASH!
We put the SHOWER in this year's Animal Baby Shower! Kids wearing their jammies greeted the new babies wearing their PJs at this year's fun-filled, family day on the farm. We collected $450 in donations and a carload of food and pet items for Humane Society Waterville Area. Thank you!
Learn more about our day together on the farm in memory of Cass.
Watch the amazing news coverage on Newscenter Maine and WGME13
Holding the Light Podcast:
Sharing Hope After Child Loss
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.
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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