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OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Founder/Executive Director - Linda Lieser
(Mother to Isaac)married to Joshua Lieser (Isaac;s Daddy).
Her HOPE is to one day see that the cure rates for childhood cancer are
100% curable. She is also hoping to one day see the Gold ribbon
labeled on product materials. She knows first hand what families
are going through so this is not something she just thought of as she
is very passionate about raising the cure rates through awareness and
education. There is not one day that goes by that she does not think
about Isaac, shed tears, laugh and become sad but this is part of
the process of losing a loved one. Isaac IS so proud right now as he
has such a huge heart and is watching over us as we have started
the Foundation. mrs.wwqoh2010@yahoo.com

President - Chrystal Sand, Married to Mike Sand. They have three children; Mackenzie, Ethan and Aiden. Chrystal works at Snyder V & S Variety in Melrose and also does daycare part-time. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, stamping, baking, being a Girl Scout Leader and being part of Isaac's Foundation. Chrystal has followed Isaac's story from the very beginning and is very honored to be a part of Isaac's Foundation.  chrystal.isaacsfoundation@yahoo.com

Vice President/Director of "Samantha's Hands"- Kim Buntjer
Vice President/Director of “Samantha’s Hands”- Kim Buntjer and husband Mark live in Long Prairie with their children Jadon, Katrina, Maria & John Paul. Their daughter Samantha died of neuroblastoma cancer in 2001. Kim is a full time mother, busy volunteer at St. Mary’s Church and School, and continues to touch people through their ministry: Samantha’s Hands. She is excited to partner with Isaac’s Foundation to  fight against childhood cancer and reach out in prayer to those in need of support:

            --to be the hands that help others carry the cross of cancer.

            --to be the heart that helps others find peace in the midst of an unknown future.

            --to bring faith and trust in Christ to those experiencing fear and doubt.

mksjkm@wisper-wireless.com


Treasurer - Tracy Scherping Married to Brian Scherping with Scherping Family Farms. Tracy has been their for us whenever we need and with whatever our needs are at any time. She loves
animals, kids and is a gentle person. tranbri@hotmail.com

Secretary - Mary Hemmesch Married to Jarett Hemmesch, has two daughters and three Grandchildren, Mary is the Grandmother to Gavin Klocker. Gavin was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma when he was just 6 months old. Gavin is CANCER FREE at 8 years of age. Gavin and Kim Lieser are 4th cousins, which makes Gavin and Isaac 4th cousins, once removed.
Mary began following Isaac's story and began supporting this wonderful Foundation! She is honored to be a part of Isaa's Foundation in finding a cure for childhood cancer. jmliehem@q.com

Board Member - Kayla Dickhoff married to Joe Dickhoff has one daughter, Jocelyn Irene, and one son, Reid. In July 2007, Jocelyn was diagnosed with alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, but she is currently NED!! Visit Jocelyn's website. kayla@isaacsfoundation.org

Board Member - Kristie Nessman Kristie Nessman is married to Joe Nessman and has two beautiful boys, Trevin and Tanner. In October of 2007 Tanner was diagnosed with
Medullablastoma, brain cancer. Tanner is currently NED, but will continue to go through routine scans for many years to come. It's time, time to Cure Childhood Cancer! Visit Tanner's website.
knessman@hotmail.com

Board Member - Chelsea Rutz Chelsea reigned as Miss Teen Morrison County International 2009.  She has been involved in several pageants educating people on Childhood Cancer and the
Foundation through her platform.  Chelsea lives on a farm with her parents and brother. She is very active and in numerous school activities. Chelsea feels more people need to become aware of the prevalence of the disease and what is being done to eradicate childhood cancer. Chelsea is passionate about helping Isaac's Foundation reach its goals! rkr@brainerd.net

Chair Events Coordinator - Jodi Zeimetz
Jodi lives in Albany. She has 2 children, Hailey and Dominick. Jodi works for North Central Bus
Sales in Saint Cloud. She enjoys spending time with her family, scrapbooking, cross stitching, reading, and being a part of Isaac's Foundation. She first learned about Isaac Lieser while searching the Caring Bridge site for someone else named Isaac. She continued to follow his story, and shortly after the Foundation was started, she joined the team and has been ever since. She says she is part of Isaac's Journey because she has HOPE that someday, Isaac's Foundation will be able to say "WE HAVE A CURE" for Childhood Cancer, so no more children will die! jodi@isaacsfoundation.org

We always welcome new faces to our group so if you are interested in volunteering or being a part of our group-please send an email to linda@isaacsfoundation.org.