Shine Through the Rain Foundation aims to help individuals and families affected by life-threatening illness, working hard to improve and enrich the lives of those who approach us in their time of need. We support adults, children and families from all walks of life, providing advice, guidance and financial support as they try to navigate emotional, physical and financial challenges that arise from a health crisis. Our organization offers care, comfort and compassion as we endeavor to shine a light on the devastating impact of life-threatening illness.
Do you like what we do and would like to get involved? Along with many volunteer opportunities we also welcome a range of options for donations. Click the donate now button below to learn more about how you can contribute to our cause.
Email: skroon@shinethroughtherain.ca
Executive Director
Shannon has worked with the Shine Through the Rain Foundation since 2010. She began as the office manager but was soon promoted to the Executive Director. She brings a wealth of operations, office and management experience to her role. Shannon has been impacted by cancer on a very personal level. Her father died at the young age of 45 years old of cancer while her mother was given financial support from others during this sad time. Shannon’s mission is to be an advocate for the Shine Through the Rain Foundation and to create awareness of the many programs offered and are available to people dealing with cancer. She strives to make a difference in the lives of many and is very proud to represent this great cause.
Email: sponsorship@shinethroughtherain.ca
Sponsorship and Grants
Laurie is thrilled to join Shine Through the Rain Foundation and understands the toll a life-threatening disease can take on the family. She is passionate about the cause, especially since her father had cancer.
Laurie’s background includes grant writing, sponsorships, fundraising, resource development, media relations, volunteer management and marketing. She recently taught Fundraising & Volunteer Management courses at George Brown College and workshops at Durham College. She is also a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, with an Hons BA in Sociology and Psychology.
Please contact Laurie to discuss partnership ideas.
Email: communications@shinethroughtherain.ca
Program Services Assistant
Vanessa De Aquino is a Registered Practical Nurse currently in her 3rd year of the BScN in Nursing at Trent University. She works in a cardiology unit, and she is a passionate and dedicated nurse with experience in family practice as well as oncology, surgery, palliative and internal medicine patients. Shine Through the Rain Foundation was a community placement option and she was thrilled when she learned about the ways the foundation helps families, especially during times of hardship. Vanessa feels privileged to be in a place with such an important mission in helping people recover and improve their health outcomes.
Jim Anderson
Treasurer, Interim Chair
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Chris Ablett
Director
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Tracey Robertson
Director
Patient Advocate
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