The video below was produced, filmed and edited entirely by the members of the Live Like John Service and Leadership Institute (LLJSLI) to promote awareness of our mission. This first initiative of the LLJSLI is an excellent example of young people working together to create positive change.
In its tenth year, the Foundation works to involve students in its mission for the young patients afflicted with brain tumors and their families: better communication and coordination of care between patients, families and providers; improving the quality of life of patients; and most importantly, funding specifically targeted pediatric brain tumor research and research options to eradicate pediatric brain tumors.

The Live Like John Service and Leadership Institute was created in 2014 to provide an opportunity to student leaders who are eager to gain exposure to the workings of a Foundation Board, become aware and involved in a more than worthwhile cause, develop creative ways to provide assistance to the Foundation, and learn more about the members of our Board on a personal and professional level. This service opportunity will provide a great advantage for motivated students. Given the Foundation’s mission is focused on pediatric patients, involving the youth of the community could benefit the Foundation in elevating awareness for our important cause.


The 2025/2026 Live Like John Service and Leadership Institute Members:

Liyana Abualhuda
Luke Barron
Catherine Blough
Isabel Colon
Anna Condron
Nora Cummings
Grace Earley
Grayson Herr
Brady Holland
Hank Kratzer
Joey Kwilose
Christian Malloy
Quinn Muldoon
Abby O’Connor
Nora O’Connor
Norah O’Dea
Meg O’Malley
Nicholas Pullos
Nick Riordan
Finn Ryan
Tommy Sheahan
Bridget Singler
Jack Singler
Ellie Stanton
Peter Stanton
Scarlett Styczynski
Jack Wilson

Graduated Members

Jana Abualhuda, Mother McAuley
Nick Adent, St. Rita
Delaney Angus, Mother McAuley
Joe Alvarez, Brother Rice
Tom Alvarez, Brother Rice
Cece Antonietti, McAuley
Dominic Antonietti, Mount Carmel
Annalisa Barajas, Richards
Mary Kate Barron, Ignatius
Fiona Bonner, Marist
Caelah Borkovec, Marist
Teddy Bracewell, Mount Carmel
Morgan Cardenas, Richards
Donna Carinato, Fenwick
Faith Carey, McAuley
Julie Casey, Richards
Annie Chellberg, McAuley
Grace Clancy, St. Ignatius
Nora Clancy, St. Ignatius
Ann Marie Cleary, McAuley
Rose Condron, Jones
Pete Conroy, St. Rita
Kevin Corrigan, Marist
Ava Courtney, McAuley
Patrick Cranley, St. Rita
Jillian Crema, McAuley
Analia Dama, St. Francis
Tommy Dobry, Fenwick
Jamie Doherty, Ignatius
Sarah Dunn, McAuley
Sean Dunn, Brother Rice
Connor Earley, St. Rita
Sarah Erickson, Glenbrook
Ryan Fidler, St. Rita
Margaret Fitzpatrick, St. Ignatius
Tom Gallagher, Brother Rice
Katherine Gillespie, Richards
Grace Gorman, McAuley
Jack Grant, Mount Carmel
Ellie Guest, McAuley
Lucy Guest, McAuley
Liam Guest, Mount Carmel
Maeve Hartnett, McAuley
Nora Hartnett, McAuley
Luke Hogan, St. Ignatius
Zoey Holland, St. Ignatius
Isabel Hynes, Fenwick
Quinn Hynes, Fenwick
Salena Ibrahim, McAuley
Julia Ilaraza, McAuley
Marty Jepsen, Marist
Maeve Keeley, McAuley
Charlie Kleist, Brother Rice
Thomas Kleist, Brother Rice
Michael Larkin, St. Rita
Will March, St. Rita
Danny McGarel, Fenwick
Grace McGarel, Fenwick
Luke McGarel, Fenwick
Faith McNamara, Marist
Nolan McNamara, Ignatius
Brad McNicholas, Ignatius
JJ McNicholas, Marist
Matt McNicholas, Marist
Jack McShane, Brother Rice
Kevin McShane, Brother Rice
Nora McShane, McAuley
Avery Miller, Loyola Academy
Mary Moran, St. Ignatius
Colin Morrissey, Fenwick
Marty Morrissey, Fenwick
Delaney Mulcahy, Marist
Desmond Mulcahy, Marist
Ciara Nelligan, McAuley
Jack Nelligan, Brother Rice
Kiley Nelligan, McAuley
Moira Nelligan, McAuley
Aidan O’Connor, Brother Rice
Grace O’Connor, Marist
Hannah O’Connor, McAuley
Ethan O’Dea, Richards
Lily O’Dea, Richards
Sean O’Keefe, Jones
Annie O’Malley, McAuley
Brennan O’Malley, Brother Rice
Tara O’Malley, McAuley
Thomas Phelan, Brother Rice
Nora Riordan, McAuley
Brigid Ross, St. Ignatius
Molly Ross, St. Ignatius
Mia Rugai, Ignatius
Marty Ryan, Brother Rice
Catherine Saas, McAuley
Elizabeth Saas, McAuley
TJ Saas, Brother Rice
Jane Siffermann, Fenwick
Sean Smith, St. Rita
Burke Stanton, Whitney Young
John Stanton, Whitney Young
Tom Stanton, Whitney Young
Audrey Styczynski, St. Ignatius
Caroline Sullivan, McAuley
Jack Sullivan, Brother Rice
Michael Sullivan, Brother Rice
Natalie Sullivan, Marist
Patrick Sullivan, Mount Carmel
Julianna Sweiss, McAuley
Delia Troy, St. Ignatius
Patrick Troy, St. Ignatius
Margo Vandeveld, McAuley
Maxwell Vandeveld, Mount Carmel
Pete Vandeveld, Mount Carmel
Leena Webb, McAuley
Nora Wilson, McAuley
Paul Witry, Ignatius
Kaitlin Zoller, McAuley

The Live Like John Service and Leadership Institute:

GOAL

The goal of the Institute is to interpret the Board’s mission in a way that inspires young adults and teens, and hopefully will in turn expand and diversify the Foundation’s base of support. Institute member benefits include a hands on knowledge of philanthropic activities, instruction on the structure and procedures of Foundation Board, and undertaking service or other projects aimed at spurring involvement in, raising awareness of, and/or providing financial support for the Foundation and its mission.

The Institute members are from the teen and high school communities who are interested in raising awareness of the staggering statistics related to pediatric brain cancer. They are actively involved in service and furthering the Foundation’s mission – to create a better quality of life for children and teens diagnosed with brain tumors and to ultimately find a cure for this insidious disease.

Members & Member Responsibilities

Members are from a diverse pool of students from area high schools. Institute meetings are mentored by one or more representatives from the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Institute members have the opportunity to meet each of the Foundation’s Board members and attend Board meetings. Teens who are interested in giving back to the community, and who are interested in volunteering their time for a great cause, are encouraged to apply for membership.

Institute members are required to attend regular meetings, participate in fundraising and awareness events and generally promote the Foundation’s mission in the community.

2026 Applicants

Every year we open up our spring application process and invite those interested to apply to become an Institute member. 
Applicants selected for interviews will be notified via email. 
 All interviews will be scheduled starting at the end of May. Thank you for your interest!
We are accepting 2026 Applications!
Click above to apply! 
application closes May 15th

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