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Wishes Can Happen, Inc.
is pleased to introduce the following all volunteer
group of people who donate their time to our cause.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cyndi
Morrow, Executive Director and Wish Coordinator:
Cyndi and Linda Lippert co-founded the organization
in 1982. Cyndi is responsible for the day to day activities
of Wishes Can Happen, and does many speaking engagements
on the organization's behalf. She is also very active
in the actual granting of wishes to children. Cyndi
is active in many community activities, including
serving on the Hall of Fame committee for many years.
A lifelong resident of Canton, Cyndi shares her home
with beloved pet, Snickers. Cyndi is co-owner of Koala
Kruizers in North Canton.
Thomas
Preston, President: Tom is currently serving
as Board President of Wishes Can Happen. His duties
include conducting Board Meetings and organizing task
forces to accomplish various projects. Tom has been
a Wishes Can Happen board member since 2002 and brings
with him an array of business experience. He is employed
with IBM as a Business Unit Executive and is a past
board member of the Stark County Family Counseling
Services. Tom's child, Carly, was given a wish in
2002 by our organization. She was a guest on Disney
Cruise Lines, and met pop idol Aaron Carter. Tom lives
in North Canton with his wife and three daughter's.
Dave
Ferrell, Esq., Secretary: Dave is past
President of our organization, and has served on the
Board of Directors since 1986. He is also past President
of the Association of Wish Granting Organizations,
where he currently holds the position of Secretary.
Dave is active in a number of local civic organizations
and committees, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters
(past President), Stark County Bar Association--Elder
Law and Family Law Committees, and various citizen
advisory committes for Jackson Township, where he
resides with his two daughters. Dave is associated
with the law offices of Ferrell, Wirtz and Souers
in Canton, Ohio, and can be reached at 330-452-7531.
Michael
Shaheen, Treasurer: Mike has been on the
board of Wishes Can Happen since 1988, and has served
as Treasurer for most of that time. He is an invaluable
asset to our organization by staying abreast of market
trends and suggesting changes in our portfolios as
needed. He retired as an accountant from Aircraft
Braking Systems in 1999, and is a self-employed tax
preparer. Mike and his wife, Carol, reside in Canton
and have two grown daughters.
Dr.
Regis Burlas, Medical Consultant: Regis
has been on the board of Wishes Can Happen since 1993,
and shares his knowledge and advice on medical conditions
affecting children. He is an anesthesiologist at Doctor's
Hospital, Alliance Community, and Massillon Community.
He has served as Past President of the Stark Medical
Society, and is Past Chief of Staff at Doctor's Hospital.
he resides in Jackson Township with his wife and two
teenage daughters.
Kathy
Rainieri: Kathy holds board positions in
Leadership Stark County, the Building Industry Association
of Stark County, and Relay for Life in Carroll County.
She is also involved in the Have a Heart benefit.
Kathy serves as current chairperson of the Stark County
Home & Garden Show, as well as the Affiliate Committee
for the Stark County Association of Realtors. She
is currently employed as Sales and Marketing Manager
of American Title, a subsidiary of Black McCuskey
Law Firm. She has two grown children, and resides
in Louisville.
Lucie
Rush: Lucie has served on the board since
it's inception in 1982. She is very active in our
community, serving as past president of Canton Garden
Center, city sponsor for Beta Sigma Phi Sorority,
master flower show judge, member of Canton Fine Arts
since 1957. Awarded Woman of the Year for Canton Junior
League in 2002. Member of Trinity United Church of
Christ.
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Madelyn
Sweeney, Wish Coordinator: Madelyn has
been associated with Wishes Can Happen since 1999.
Madelyn visits local hospitals, creates newsletters
and other marketing materials, organizes the Annual
Wish Family Picnic, and enjoys doing actual wishes
for kids. She is active in the community in helping
children in whatever capacity she can. Married with
one child and two new grandchildren, Madelyn lives
in Lake Township. She has been a licensed Realtor
with Cutler GMAC in North Canton since 1986.
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