In December of 2017, Catharine
“Cassie” Firenze was diagnosed with breast cancer. Within days, a group of Cassie’s friends rallied the wagons of support. They wrote:

Cassie Firenze, loving wife, mother, and extraordinary friend to hundreds, is currently undergoing treatment for breast
cancer. In an effort to show support, her friends created this group to
celebrate her strength during her fight. Just as Wonder Woman has her cape and
lasso, Cassie has her sunglasses. #ShadesOnStayStrong

The first (hopefully annual) #ShadesOnStayStrong Weekend will take place at Sandy Island Camp from
Friday, June 9, through Sunday, June 11. In this special place we will gather to lift one another up, honor Cassie's spirit, and enjoy each other's company. The weekend will be full of
games, camp activities, and good cheer for the whole family. A portion of proceeds
will benefit the causes Cassie cared about:

-Camping

-Education

-Preventative cancer research

• The beauty of human connection
• Taking care of the ones you love
• Making someone’s day
• Making it count
• Finding the light, even when it
  might be hiding
• Gratitude
• Hope
• Determination
• Reaching out for help when you need it
• Family
• Friendship
• Carpe Diem
• Paying it forward
• Polar plunges
• Fundraising for the stuff that matters