North-east charity, Kayleigh’s Wee Stars (KWS) is pleased to announce the appointment of former Trustee and mother to Kayleigh, Anna Cordiner, as charity manager.
This appointment comes as the charity continues to expand its reach and impact in providing crucial support to families of children with terminal illnesses.
Former primary school teacher, Anna, will now take on a full-time position at the charity, enabling them to meet the increasing demand for vital support that the families require. Anna's role will involve managing the day-to-day operations of the charity, increasing brand awareness through their flagship fundraising events, and exploring new revenue streams for the charity.
KWS was established in 2012 by Jonathan and Anna Cordiner following the loss of their 2-year-old daughter Kayleigh to a terminal brain tumour. Following Kayleigh’s diagnosis in December 2011, her parents took time off work, making it their mission to ensure her last few months were as special as possible.
Jonathan and Anna established the charity to help other families in the same position to make memories with their child, regardless of their circumstances. KWS provides grants to families to fund specialist equipment, family holidays or to relieve any financial strain, allowing parents to take time off work and enjoy precious time with their child.
Anna Cordiner, charity manager
Founder, Jonathan Cordiner, said, “I am really excited about Anna taking on the role as Charity Manager. We started the charity together, 12 years ago, and at that time, all of the day-to-day running of the charity was taken care of by us both. I know how much she will enjoy the opportunities to work with our fundraisers and the families that we support once again. It has been a big step to come away from her teaching career to focus on the charity and I am incredibly proud of her. It is an exciting new chapter for Anna, for us and for Kayleigh’s Wee Stars.”
Anna added, “Stepping into this role is a natural progression for me in order to continue the mission we started in memory of our daughter, Kayleigh. It is incredibly meaningful to be able to help other families create lasting memories with their children during such difficult times. I look forward to working closely with our supporters and expanding our efforts to provide essential support to those who need it most.
I will of course miss the families and children that I worked alongside at my previous job as a Complex Needs Teacher, but I feel this is the right move for the charity and I am very excited about taking on this new role.”
The charities annual, flagship, cycling fundraising event will be happening on October 5 in Newmachar, Aberdeenshire. Registration to take part will open soon via the charity’s website, www.kayleighsweestars.co.uk.