TEAM MEMBERS
SHERRY WHIDBY
Executive Director
Sherry Whidby serves as Development Director of Light Up To Live. She is responsible for relationship building, identifying grant opportunities, program management, and event planning and execution. In this role, Sherry leverages not only her corporate leadership skills, but also her long-standing commitment to our military veterans and active-duty service members. She has held previous roles within the nonprofit space, and she genuinely loves supporting our Nation’s heroes.
In her spare time, Sherry enjoys dancing, listening to live music, and traveling with her husband.
Sherry can be reached via email at swhidby@lightuptolive.org
JAMES CREEDON
Legal Counsel
Serves as legal counsel to the Foundation. He has served in the U.S. Army for over a decade as an officer in Information Operations, the Judge Advocate General’s Corps., and the Infantry. He is a graduate of the U.S. Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger Schools. He studied at Fordham University Law School and began practice in 2009.
TOM BOLAND
Controller
Tom Boland is the controller for Light Up To Live Foundation. He is a CPA, CGMA and Controller with an MBA and with 20 years of experience. He and his wife enjoy volunteering as part of giving back to the community.
CHARLES McCANN
Planning Committee
Charles McCann, Vice President of Operations for Reed Family Enterprises, brings his passion for developing and maintaining organizational frameworks to the Light Up To Live Foundation. He is continuously looking for ways to improve operations for the Foundation, in order to help those who serve.
JODIE MORRIS
Marketing Communications
Planning Committee
Jodie Morris is a global marketing director with 25 years hands‐on experience in tactical planning, external partner negotiations, contract development, and strategic brand management and legal matters. Her expertise spans across array of platforms. She organizes and manages event and marketing matters for the Light Up To Live Foundation.
SHEENA SHARAPATA
Planning Committee
Sheena Sharapata has vast experience in marketing, events, promotions as well as recruitment and training. She has a passion for people and helping our military heroes. She coordinates fundraising events for Veteran as well as community needs. She enjoys volunteering and giving back to those who have given so much for our country. She is currently the Community Relations/Training Director for Planet Ford 635 in Garland. A rock-star volunteer in Garland and advocate for the veteran community at large.
KIMYLA GUICE
Marketing Communications
Kimyla Guice has worked in major-market media and marketing for over 25 years. She serves as the marketing project coordinator who manages a variety of foundation tasks, from social planning to event material creation in tandem with the entire Light Up To Live marketing team.
TWO EVENTS WITH ONE MISSION!
Registration for our Annual Light Up To Live Clay Shoot on October 15, 2026, is now open!. Click the button below to register. We look forward to another amazing day of clay shooting, games, a catered lunch, and prizes at Elm Fork Shooting Sports. Question? Fill out the form below. Thank you for supporting our Veterans.
Ready to tee up for another great fundraising event to support our military men and women? Light Up To Live is, too! Registration is now open! We’re already practicing for our 10th Annual Golf Tournament at The Newly Renovated Cowboys Club on October 16, 2026. The event features amazing golf, breakfast, lunch and great prizes. Click below to register!
LIGHT UP TO LIVE
Light Up To Live Foundation provides polychromatic light therapy systems and highly trained service dogs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans living with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress, TBI, pain, and depression. The Dallas-based 501(c)(3) charity connects and supports like-minded organizations that benefit this community.
FUNDS RAISED DIRECTLY SUPPORT:
- Polychromatic LED Light Therapy Systems purchased and donated to partner charities that provide physical and emotional therapy to Veterans learning adaptive skills.
- Polychromatic LED Light Therapy Systems donated to and for personal use by Veterans to utilize systems away from their physical therapy center, including home or work.
- Funding of Service Dogs trained specifically for Veterans with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury to enhance their daily adaptive living needs. This includes 24 months of training, canine food, and veterinary care.
- Supports partner charities that provide innovative, scientifically backed medical therapies, such as physician-assisted psychedelic compound treatment including iboga/ibogaine, ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, 5-MeO-DMT, and ayahuasca. For questions or details, visit Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS).
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
If you would like to volunteer to help with these events, please give us your information and we will contact you.