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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.
Kathy Rainieri: Kathy
is the Sales and Marketing Manager for American Title which is a
subsidiary of Black McCuskey Law Firm. She is the past president of
Wishes Can Happen and the current President of The Domestic Violence
Project of Canton. Kathy is very involved in the Stark County
Association of Realtors and the Building Industry Association of Stark
County. She also owns a business called _Senior Movers_. Kathy lives in
Louisville and has 2 adult children, Tara and Matthew and 3
grandchildren: Hayden, Abbi & Rylen.
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.
Geoff Lewis: Geoff is
a recent addition to our Board of Directors. He has been hosting a golf
outing for Wishes Can Happen for the last couple years. His community
involvement includes being a member of the Canton and North Canton
Chamber of Commerce. He is a partner of an insurance agency in Akron,
Ohio. Geoff and his wife (Amy) reside in North Canton with their twin
daughters and son.
Stephen A. Ginella, Jr.:
Stephen joined the Board of Directors in 2006. He graduated from the University
of Akron School of Law in 1986 and has been in private law practice
since as well as the Massillon City Prosecutor from 1989 to 2000. Stephen resides in Plain
Township with his wife Charity.
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.
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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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