Christine McIver (Wandzura), M.S.M, CFRE,
Chief Executive Officer
As founder and CEO of the Kids Cancer Care
Foundation of Alberta, Christine McIver is
responsible for the leadership and management of the
Foundation. Beginning this work in the basement of
her home in 1988, Christine has devoted her
volunteer and working life to children's cancer
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Trish Matheson, CFRE,
Director of Development & Communications
Working with Kids Cancer Care staff and volunteers,
Trish Matheson is responsible for managing the
fundraising and communication of the Foundation.
Her focus is building relationships with the people
and organizations that support the Foundation. More |
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Mike MacKay,
Director of Camp & Community
Mike MacKay is responsible for Kids Cancer Care’s
Camp & Community programs. He works with a team
of committed staff and volunteers to provide support
to families affected by childhood cancer.
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Gail Anne Corbett,
Manager of Communications
Gail Corbett oversees communications at Kids Cancer Care.
She brings more than 15 years’ experience in marketing
& communications in the arts, education and health
sectors. More |
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Sharlene Coulter,
Manager of Volunteers
Sharlene Coulter is responsible for Kids Cancer Care’s
volunteer program, which supports the activities of
our Fund Development and Camp & Community teams.
Her role includes recruiting, screening, training
and recognizing more than 160 active volunteers. More |
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Janessa DeCoste,
Nursing Coordinator
Janessa first became involved with Kids Cancer Care
as a nursing volunteer and is now the nursing coordinator
at Camp Kindle. She brings years of nursing and camp
experience to her role. For the last seven years,
Janessa has worked at summer camps for children and
adults who thrive in a specialized camp setting. More |
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Jillian Edmonds,
Event Specialist
Jillian Edmonds manages the Kids Cancer Care
events team and is responsible for planning,
executing and evaluating Kids Cancer Care’s
fundraising events, including the Dad & Daughter Gala,
the Parents’ Quest for the Cure Gala and the Ride for a Lifetime.
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Lauren Ellis,
Community Initiatives Coordinator
Lauren Ellis is responsible for enhancing
community partnerships, which raise funds for
Kids Cancer Care. Central to her position is
the coordination of the Tour for Kids Alberta
cycling event in July, which raises money to
send kids to camp. More |
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Karen Filbert,
Manager of Individual & Corporate Giving
Karen has worked in the charitable sector for six
years in various fund development roles, from donor
research to event management. More
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Joan Ganley,
Administrative Coordinator
Joan brings more than 30 years of administrative and
customer service experience to Kids Cancer Care. She
oversees the administrative operations for the
Foundation, including database management, tax
receipting, office administration, and event
support.
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Ashlee Guise,
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Ashlee is responsible for supporting the communications
manager in a variety of initiatives. Central to her
position is managing the Kids Cancer Care website,
social media sites and promoting Kids Cancer Care’s
signature events. Ashlee is also responsible for
marketing Camp Kindle to outside user-groups. More |
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Dacia Lashmore
Camp Maintenance Manager
Dacia Lashmore is responsible for all the delicious
meals prepared at Camp Kindle as well as the cleaning.
She has a passion for cooking and it shows in the homemade
and nutritious meals she creates.
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Kris Lashmore
Camp Maintenance Manager
Kris Lashmore is Camp Kindle’s maintenance manager.
He has eight years maintenance experience and several
years’ practice operating machinery.
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Emma MacIsaac,
Development Manager
Emma has worked in the non-profit sector for five
years in various roles, from communications to
event management and fundraising. As development
manager at Kids Cancer Care, Emma is responsible
for our event sponsorship and major gifts. More
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Candice Martin,
Manager of Community Initiatives
Candice Martin has been with Kids Cancer Care since
2004 and is responsible for building the Foundation’s
community initiatives. Candice enjoys enhancing and
cultivating relationships with our existing community
partners, while raising awareness of Kids Cancer Care in the community.
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Amber McDermott,
Community Program Coordinator
Amber is responsible for developing and
planning our SunDance,
Graceful Arts and
Teen Night programs and overseeing the
programming for Camp SunRise. She is also
responsible for organizing the
High Hopes Challenge.
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Janice McLeod,
Office Manager
Janice oversees the daily business operations
and bookkeeping of the Foundation. She brings
more than 20 years of administrative and customer
service experience to Kids Cancer Care. More |
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Jordan Miller,
Camp Program Manager
Jordan Miller is responsible for overseeing the
programs and operations at Camp Kindle. He manages
the programs and activities of Kids Cancer Care’s
SunMaker, family and teen camps. Jordan also oversees
the bookings for user-groups who rent Camp Kindle. More |
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Leah Nelner,
Event Coordinator
Leah Nelner oversees our
Shave Your
Lid for a Kid® campaign and is responsible for
planning two signature fundraising events at Kids
Cancer Care: the
High Hopes
Challenge and the
Don & Joanne Golf
a Kid to Camp Tournament.
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Mary Phillipo,
Family Liaison
Mary Phillipo is our family liaison coordinator,
linking families to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation
and other programs and services in the community.
She is the primary contact for Kids Cancer Care families
and introduces them to the many programs and services we offer. More |
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Tracey Stahn,
Program Specialist
Tracey Stahn specializes in providing therapeutic
recreational programs to families and children
affected by childhood cancer. She is responsible
for developing and implementing Kids Cancer Care’s
year-round community programs, overseeing family
events, alumni engagement, teen leadership programs
and other special events. More |
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