John Moore
Children's Chance Board Chair
Chair of the Executive Committee

Chair of the Resource/PR Committee

Co-Chair of the Board Enrichment Committee

John Moore is not only the President and Chief Executive Officer of JMI Inc. Management and Training Consulting Firm, but he serves as a Realtor for ERA Wilder. John is an active community member and involved with multiple service groups and organizations including the St. Andrews Kiwanis Club, where he also serves as the Lieutenant  Governor of the Carolinas District. John also serves as the Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee of Special Olympics of South Carolina.

John is an involved Board Member with Children's Chance and is very appreciated for his community contacts and willingness to help Children's Chance continue to grow.

To contact John, please email to: jmiconsultmoore@yahoo.com

John Moore, Board Chair, Community Member, and Chair of the Resource/PR Committee

Susan Barber
Vice-Chair

Susan Barber is currently employed as a Senior Product Marketing Analyst with Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. She has worked with the company for 28 years and in Marketing and Communications for the past 9 years. Susan has extensive volunteer experience including being involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for 8 years, past president of the Animal Protection League, volunteered for the American Diabetes Association, past Board member of the SC Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, volunteered for the Special Olympics, and Glenforest School.

Susan was one of the original board members of Children’s Chance and knows firsthand the impact that pediatric cancer has on families. Susan’s daughter Erin endured cancer not once, but twice, the second time losing her battle. Susan explains, “I want to help parents in any way I can. Although cancer treatment is devastating to the child, it is to the family as well. I have a passion for this and a firm belief in the purpose of this organization.”

To contact Susan, please email to: sbbarber@coloniallife.com

Susan Barber with Mr. Kenneth Shuler at the Cuts for Cancer 2008 check presentation

Sara DiGiusto Sewell
Co-Secretary

Sara was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL.  She attended Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA where she studied International Relations with a focus on the Pacific Rim.  She has close to fifteen years of experience in Public Relations and Advertising – including the Cable News Network; Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Atlanta; Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (Asheville, NC) and The State Newspaper. 

Sara is committed to the community in which she lives and volunteerism.  She has been involved with such organizations as The Fernbank Museum (Atlanta, GA); Ad 2 Atlanta (Atlanta, GA); MANNA FoodBank (Asheville, NC); The Eblen Foundation (Asheville, NC); ARC of Buncombe County (Asheville, NC) and the Junior League of Columbia (Columbia, SC).  
Sara is married to Rob Sewell, a design engineer with FN Manufacturing.  They enjoy traveling, Formula One Racing, entertaining and spending time with their beagle, Aston, and their pug, Eloise.

To contact Sara, please email to:
ssewell@thestate.com

Sara and her husband Rob in Hawaii

Judith Barnes
Co-Secretary

As of May 2007, Judy Barnes retired after 33 years of teaching and counseling children in Richland One. She is the mother of two adult children and the grandmother of four grandchildren.

Judy is also the wife of a cancer survivor. Her husband, Tom, was diagnosed with Stage 1 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the stomach lining in February 2006. After undergoing chemo and radiation, he is now in remission. The battle he fought was very long and difficult. The awareness of the physical and emotional journey that families with cancer face every day became very real.

During her school career, Judy helped parents deal with many aspects of emotional trauma with their children including divorce, abuse, death, family members dealing with cancer, and siblings with life-threatening illnesses were only some of the challenges in her work. As a counselor, she had heard of Children's Chance and knew about some of the things they supported.

"After dealing with cancer personally, I realized what a difference children would have through an organization such as Children's Chance working for them" Judy explains. "I hope by being a board member and volunteering my time, I can help families in crisis know that they are not alone. We cannot answer the why's but we can help move storm clouds away and provide some sunshine and silver linings to cloudy situations."

To contact Judy, please email to:
tbarnes1@sc.rr.com

Linda Schermerhorn
Treasurer

Linda Schermerhorn is currently employed as a Financial Consultant. She has not only been a volunteer for Children’s Chance since 1997, but her family has received Children’s Chance services as well.

Linda is the mother of Brock Schermerhorn, a childhood cancer survivor. Linda knows the importance of the programs and services which Children’s Chance provides first hand, and explains, “I know first hand how important Children’s Chance is to families that are going through chemo. I have been involved in the family weekends being newly diagnosed and speaking to families later on as a parent of a survivor. Our family really believes in Children’s Chance”.

To contact Linda, please email to: cali2sc@aol.com

Linda Schermerhorn pictured with her husband, Don, and their son, Brock, at the 2007 BBQ event.  Brock won 1st place for his original BBQ sauce.

Virginie Daguise, PhD.

Ginie Daguise is a cancer epidemiologist .  She is housed at the state health department (SCDHEC) in the division of cancer. The SCCA is a statewide non profit dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer on all people in South Carolina.

Ginie is not only the Board Chair of Children's Chance; she is also a 20 year childhood cancer survivor and the sibling of a child who survived cancer. Three months before her younger brother's remission from leukemia, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Ginie understands the cancer world not only from a research perspective, but as a family member and survivor herself.

To contact Ginie, please email to: vdaguise@sc.rr.com

Ginie is pictured here with her son Noah at the 2005 "Evening with the Gamecocks" event!

picture taken by Stuart Morgan

www.morganphotography.ws

Joyce Romero

Chair of the Program Committee

Joyce is the mother of a childhood cancer survivor. Her son, Joel Romero, was born with neuroblastoma and fought back to win his battle with pediatric cancer! (To read more about Joel's story visit the Meet the Families section). She truly understands first hand the importance of our programs.

Joyce started her involvement with Children's Chance over 5 years ago as a volunteer after hearing a radio commercial for the organization. She felt it would allow her to "give back" some of the support given to her family. Since her initial involvement, Joyce has has joined the Board of Directors of Children's Chance. She currently serves as the Vice Chair and Program Committee Chairperson.

When not helping with Children's Chance Joyce works as the Marketing Sales Director for DayBreak Adult Care Services.

To contact Joyce, please email to: jjjromero@yahoo.com

Joyce is pictured here with her son Joel  at the 2nd Annual Cuts for Cancer event at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology!

William Stuart Morgan III

Stuart Morgan is the Public Information Director for the South Carolina Association of Counties. He is also Secretary for the Board of Directors of Children's Chance and the organization's official photographer.

Not only does Stuart donate his time and talent to capture wonderful photos at special events and fundraisers, he also sells stock photography. In fact, when stock photos are purchased directly from him, he donates 10% of the proceeds to Children's Chance to help children with cancer and families like his own.

Stuart has three children. In November 2004, his daughter Caroline was diagnosed with an Anaplastic Ependymoma (a malignant brain tumor). After completing surgery (a total visual resection) and six weeks of radiation treatments, she is doing well today! "Because of my experience", Stuart says, "I appreciate having the opportunity to help other families who are having to deal with pediatric cancer."

To contact Stuart, please email to: wsmorgan3@sc.rr.com, or to view his growing stock photography gallery visit www.MorganPhotography.ws and help families facing pediatric cancer.

Stuart Morgan, Children's Chance Board Member & father of a childhood cancer survivor

Lori Carlson

Lori Carlson is the owner of Flooring America Flooring Center on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. She is also the Co-Treasurer of the Children's Chance Board of Directors and serves on the Finance Committee of the organization. Lori is actively involved in Children's Chance.

Lori is also the mother of a child with cancer. Ian, her middle son, was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma and was originally not expected to survive. Today Ian is in remission, doing well, and is your typical teenage boy. He loves sports, especially football.

When asked why she wanted to become involved with Children's Chance, Lori stated, "I would like to give something back and to help ensure CC's success. I know how important this organization is to families and what it means to my family especially".

To contact Lori, please email to: loricarlson@earthlink.net

Lori at the 2nd Annual Carolina Q Cup - an event for families who have a child with cancer!

Bill Tindall

Bill Tindall is the owner of a local Allstate Insurance Company located on Garners Ferry Road. He is also the Co-Treasurer of the Children’s Chance Board of Directors and serves on the finance committee of the organization. Bill is an active board member and very involved in the organization. His business serves as a drop off site for the “Keys to A Cure” program and also sells the Friends Cards!

When asked why he decided to get involved with Children’s Chance, Bill states, “To support children and their families that have cancer and let more people in the community know about Children’s Chance.”

To contact Bill, please email to: billtindall@allstate.com,

or

to find out more about Bill Tindall’s Allstate please visit: http://agent.allstate.com/BillTindall/Welcome

Bill Tindall, owner of Bill Tindall's Allstate

Steven Langer
Co-Chair of the Board Enrichment Committee

Steven Langer is the Area Coordinator for Limestone College Extended Campus in Columbia.

In addition to serving on various non-profit boards over the span of his professional career, Steven has an extensive background in marketing, communications, and public relations. Not only is Steven a very active community member, but he also lost his father to a rare form of blood cancer in 1961.

When asked why he wanted to become involved with Children's Chance, Steven explains, "I want to be involved in something as important as Children's Chance in meeting the needs of families that other cancer-related organizations do not serve".

To contact Steven, please email to: slanger@limestone.edu

Steven Langer

Angela Darby
 

Angela Darby is currently employed as a Nurse Practitioner with Consultants in Gastroenterology. She has been an RN for 23 years and a NP for 9 years. Angela’s family has also received Children’s Chance services and she knows firsthand what families who have a child with cancer experience.

Angela is the mother to Kristen Darby, a childhood cancer survivor. In 2004 Kristen was diagnosed with AML and relapsed in 2005 to then receive a bone marrow transplant in 2006 which saved her life.

Angela explains, “As a parent of a child with cancer, my family has personally benefited from the various programs offered by Children’s Chance. It is personally rewarding and empowering to be able to help others experiencing similar challenges and hardships.”

To contact Angela, please email to: adarby@sc.rr.com

To find out more about Kristen, please visit Kristen’s Korner!

Wesley Scott Graves

Scott was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina.  He graduated from Furman University in 1996 where he studied Business Administration.  Scott is currently the Director of Analysis and Medicaid Operations for BlueChoice HealthPlan, where he has worked for the last 10 years.

Scott is married to Lexanne Graves, who currently works part-time as the Director of Christian Education at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  She devotes the remainder of her time to raising their daughter, Anna Leigh Graves.

When asked why he wanted to become involved with Children's Chance, Scott stated, "I am excited for this opportunity to devote my time and efforts to helping families cope with the challenges associated with pediatric cancer. As a father, I am committed to this organization and its mission."

To contact Scott Graves, please email to:

sgraves@sc.rr.com

Scott Graves

Tammy Hicks

Tammy Hicks is currently employed as a Manager at Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. She currently manages the unit responsible for cancer claims. Tammy has worked with the company for 20 years and has spent the past 15 years working with cancer insured’s. Her volunteer experience began with being a platelet donor and Children's Chance through Colonial. She also volunteers with the Humane Society.  

Tammy decided to become a board member with Children's Chance to learn more about the firsthand the impact that pediatric cancer has on families. Tammy's mother was a victim of a brain tumor and she saw first hand the financial burden cancer has on a family.  Tammy explains, “There are many reasons I want to help and be more active in Children's Chance. The claims on children with cancer are always the hardest for me to process and/or review. And I think of the parents who have to struggle to make ends meet while trying to save their child. Another big reason I decided to become a board member is Susan Barber. She is an inspiration to me. One who opened a lot of eyes about childhood diseases. ”

To contact Tammy, please email to: TMHicks@Coloniallife.com

Tammy Hicks with

Children's Chance ambassador,

 Zig the Pig