Traci Riechmann, President Leaps of Love, Co-Director 618-410-7212
Patty Light, VP Leaps of Love, Co-Director 573-248-8777
Sandy Terry, Sec./Treas. Leaps of Love, Co-Director 573-795-6591
President Traci Riechmann became involved with Childhood Cancer Families after her sister was diagnosed with a childhood cancer in 1997. She has held several roles at a Childhood Cancer Camp for 7 years until becoming the Camp Director for the next 3 years. She has also volunteered with other organizations such as the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American Cancer Society, and the Children’s Miracle Network. Past Rotarian and currently a member of the Highland Kiwanis Club as well as a member of the National Association of Professional Women.
Vice President Patty Light is an Owner/Bookeeper of Safety Lane LLC since 1972. She has worked for the Hannibal Public School District for 17 years as a secretary and attendance clerk working with children daily. She has also been involved with childhood cancer families since 1993 and is currently President of the Hannibal Evening Kiwanis and spends many hours working to serve children of the world.
Secretary/Treasurer Sandy Terry, Secretary/Treasurer, is a homemaker, mother of four and grandmother. She is a member of First Christian Church and has served as a Sunday school teacher and worked in the church nursery. For three years she owned and operated a Day Care in her home and was licensed by the state of Missouri; and served as a church secretary for over 8 years. She is currently serving on the Board of WEECare, a licensed day care in affiliation with First Christian Church. In the 1980’s she served as co-director of Birthright, serving unwed mothers in her community. In 1992 her daughter was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of five. Since 1992 Sandy has served as a volunteer helping families affected by childhood cancer through the American Cancer Society and other organizations. She is co-owner and Corporate Secretary of Riverboat Excursions, Inc., owner/operator of Mark Twain Riverboat Company, Broadway Photo & Custom Digital Imaging, the Whistle Stop Cafe and Catering and Black Tie Formal Wear. She has dedicated her life to helping others who have children battling life-threatening cancer.
Board Members
Alicia Green Childhood Cancer Survivor
Teresa Hays Senior Analyst, ADM
Polly Nicholson Director, NE Shelter Workshop
John Rethorn Retired, Burlington RailRoad
Kevin Sorrill Verizon
Brad Thurman Realtor, Century 21
Robin Zarzecki Childhood Cancer Family
Advisory Members
Jim Fox Ralls County State Bank
Cheryl Harbourn Retired, USPS
Wayne Harbourn Retired Burlington Railroad
Jeanne Harvey, RN, MSN, CPNP Cardinal Glennon Medical Cntr.
Allison King, MD, MPH St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Tom Martin Chairman of the Board - Best Friends Pet Care, Inc. Chairman of Audit Committee - Mexican Restaurants, Inc. Owner of Starlight Alpacas
Debra Spoljaric, RN, MSN, CPNP St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Board of Directors
Leaps of Love, Co-Director
618-410-7212
Leaps of Love, Co-Director
573-248-8777
Leaps of Love, Co-Director
573-795-6591
President
Traci Riechmann became involved with Childhood Cancer Families after her sister was diagnosed with a childhood cancer in 1997. She has held several roles at a Childhood Cancer Camp for 7 years until becoming the Camp Director for the next 3 years. She has also volunteered with other organizations such as the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American Cancer Society, and the Children’s Miracle Network. Past Rotarian and currently a member of the Highland Kiwanis Club as well as a member of the National Association of Professional Women.
Vice President
Patty Light is an Owner/Bookeeper of Safety Lane LLC since 1972. She has worked for the Hannibal Public School District for 17 years as a secretary and attendance clerk working with children daily. She has also been involved with childhood cancer families since 1993 and is currently President of the Hannibal Evening Kiwanis and spends many hours working to serve children of the world.
Secretary/Treasurer
Sandy Terry, Secretary/Treasurer, is a homemaker, mother of four and grandmother. She is a member of First Christian Church and has served as a Sunday school teacher and worked in the church nursery. For three years she owned and operated a Day Care in her home and was licensed by the state of Missouri; and served as a church secretary for over 8 years. She is currently serving on the Board of WEECare, a licensed day care in affiliation with First Christian Church. In the 1980’s she served as co-director of Birthright, serving unwed mothers in her community. In 1992 her daughter was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of five. Since 1992 Sandy has served as a volunteer helping families affected by childhood cancer through the American Cancer Society and other organizations. She is co-owner and Corporate Secretary of Riverboat Excursions, Inc., owner/operator of Mark Twain Riverboat Company, Broadway Photo & Custom Digital Imaging, the Whistle Stop Cafe and Catering and Black Tie Formal Wear. She has dedicated her life to helping others who have children battling life-threatening cancer.
Board Members
Childhood Cancer Survivor
Senior Analyst, ADM
Director, NE Shelter Workshop
Retired, Burlington RailRoad
Verizon
Realtor, Century 21
Childhood Cancer Family
Advisory Members
Ralls County State Bank
Retired, USPS
Retired Burlington Railroad
Cardinal Glennon Medical Cntr.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Chairman of the Board - Best Friends Pet Care, Inc.
Chairman of Audit Committee - Mexican Restaurants, Inc.
Owner of Starlight Alpacas
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Childhood Cancer Family
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