President

Linda Hannon 

Linda hails from the NJ and PA areas but has lived in DeLand since 2006 and works as a Realtor®.  She has been involved with CCF since 2014, thanks to her business partner, Terry Bailey, who had been involved since the organization’s early inception.

“Cancer has touched my family in countless ways. Thankfully, it never struck my children or any other child in my immediate family. As a parent, I can’t imagine anything worse than having your child face a cancer diagnosis. The value that the Childhood Cancer Foundation brings to our children, families, and community is priceless, and I am thankful to play a role”.

Vice President

Anne Marie Pry

Born and raised in Volusia County, Anne Marie Pry has deep roots in the local community. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law. Today, she practices corporate law, advising businesses on a wide range of legal and strategic matters.

Anne Marie brings both professional insight and personal commitment to her role on the board of the Childhood Cancer Foundation. She is deeply dedicated to supporting children and families affected by pediatric cancer and is passionate about helping the foundation provide hope and critical resources during their most challenging times.

With her legal expertise, community connection, and heart for service, Anne Marie is honored to be part of an organization that makes a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Treasurer 

Barbara Cochrane

Barbara was born in South Florida, then moved to Charlotte N.C. for school and work. There she found her desire to give back to the community. While working at Walmart for 20yrs she was on several fundraiser campaigns for Children’s Miracle Network. Including when traveling across the country setting up a new store, she would do a fundraiser to support their local hospitals.

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She moved to DeLand in 2011 as a real estate agent and wanted to give back to the community.

For several years Barbara volunteered at many different events to support the Childhood Cancer Foundation. She joined the Board of Directors in 2019.

Secretary

Sarah Hancock

Sarah Hancock is originally from Orlando and is a Stetson University graduate with degrees in Finance and Family Enterprise. She works in bookkeeping at Fix-It Accounting after spending 10 years as the owner of a downtown DeLand bar. In addition to serving on the board of the Childhood Cancer Foundation in 2024, Sarah is also on the boards of the Rotaract Club of DeLand and the Junior Service League of DeLand. She enjoys Pilates, reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband and their cat, Princess.

Board Member

Codie Tennant

Codie Tennant moved to DeLand, Florida, in 1980. She attended DeLand High School and has achieved graduating from Daytona State College with both an AA in education and a Bachelors in Business Management. Codie has 3 daughters, 1 son, and 2 grandsons who are truly her heart and soul.  She has worked as a Realtor since 2001 and still finds joy in helping others achieve their real estate goals.

Codie loves working with the community and volunteering when given the opportunity.  She has volunteered with the Childhood Cancer Foundation for several years and joined the Board of Directors in 2023.

Board Member

Gary Sturgeon

Gary is originally from Indiana and came to Florida to escape the cold weather. He has lived in Debary since 2005 and owns an insurance agency. He enjoys interacting with so many different people met through business and being involved in the community. He was originally introduced to CCF at the Chamber of Commerce meetings. We all know a family that has been affected by cancer.

After attending one of the annual CCF Gala events, he knew that he had to become more involved with this organization and became a board member in 2024.

Board Member

Jennifer Garcia 

Jennifer Garcia is a licensed attorney in Colorado, Florida and Michigan, concentrating her practice on family law and complex domestic relations matters. She advises and represents clients in custody disputes, parenting time, child support, divorce, and post-judgment litigation, offering strategic counsel tailored to each client’s needs.
 

Ms. Garcia is respected for her professionalism, meticulous preparation, and strong advocacy in and out of the courtroom. She has developed particular experience in matters involving parental alienation, parenting time disputes, and high-conflict custody cases, where sensitivity, legal knowledge, and strategic advocacy are essential.

In addition to her private practice, Ms. Garcia is committed to public service and regularly provides pro bono representation to individuals and families in need. Through this work, she ensures that access to justice is available to those who might otherwise be left without legal support.

With multi-jurisdictional licensure, Ms. Garcia is uniquely positioned to handle cases with interstate considerations, providing her clients with informed guidance across state lines. She is dedicated to delivering effective, ethical, and results-oriented representation that empowers clients during some of life’s most challenging transitions.

Board Member

Loren Hoyt

My name is Loren Hoyt, and I’ve proudly called DeLand home since 1980, after moving from the Boston area. DeLand is where I grew up, graduating from DeLand High, and it’s where my children have also graduated, making me a passionate member of this community.

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I’ve always believed in giving back, and I’ve served on the board of directors for the DeLand and Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce and am a passionate member of the Junior Service League of DeLand. For the past 22 years, I’ve worked at DaVita Labs in DeLand.

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This charity is incredibly close to my heart, as my goddaughter and niece is a childhood cancer survivor. She battled neuroblastoma and, thankfully, lives right here in our DeLand community. Seeing the strength she and our family have shown through this journey has made me a fierce advocate for children and families facing this diagnosis. It’s an honor to be a part of a foundation that provides such vital support.

Board Member 

Courtney Weeks 

Born and raised in DeLand, Courtney is now raising her three boys here with her husband, Wade. 

Her passion for giving back began early, serving as a camp counselor for ten summers at Camp Happy Days, a pediatric oncology camp in Charleston. She later worked with the AdventHealth Foundation, gaining experience in donor relations and fundraising, and went on to serve as President of the Junior Service League of DeLand. Courtney is thrilled to join the team in 2025 and looks forward to partnering with the board and community to advance the mission of the Childhood Cancer Foundation.

“The mission of the Childhood Cancer Foundation is close to my heart—I’ve seen firsthand the courage of children facing cancer, and I know how vital this support is for families. I hate cancer, but I’m endlessly inspired by the kids who fight it.

Patient Liason 

Cindy Whitaker 

Cindy joined the CCF team in 2016 as the family liaison however she has been in this field for over 14 years. Growing up in Orlando Florida she made a move to Volusia County 13 years ago with her family husband, Dan; daughter, Amanda; and son, Danny. Danny is the reason they made the move, he was diagnosed in 2004 with stage 4 Medulloblastoma, brain cancer.

Having a child with cancer herself, Cindy has walked this journey and understands the needs of our families which makes for a perfect fit for our organization. Having this experience is invaluable when meeting, helping and navigating the families who are embarking on this journey.  Cindy is the direct contact for social workers at the three Orlando hospitals serving our families.  She can be found at Advent Health on Rollins, Arnold Plamer or Nemours meeting and taking care of our families; bringing meals, delivering gas or grocery cards, giving them rides to and from their appointments and sometimes just holding their hands.