About Our Team

I grew up outside of Chicago with three sisters and one brother. Shane was born in Chicago, along with his sister Hannah, and still have their roots there (and yes, we’re Cubs fans, much to Sox fan Uncle Juan's chagrin). I thought I wanted to be a doctor when I was growing up, but after having Shane and Hannah I realized I only really loved being a dad. I am so thankful for the 25 years we had with Shane, and continue to have with Hannah as well as my "bonus" kids TJ and Nick who have been great brothers to Shane and Hannah. I hope, as we all do, that we can continue to share Shane's enthusiasm for life with as many people as possible, especially kids, in part through our SI4S activities, but also just in everyday life.

I wouldn’t change a thing about being Shane’s mom. He was the first born, first grandson, and the first for our friends & family. He brought so much joy and laughter to us for 25 years. Hannah came along 2 1/2 years later and they have been the center of our universe since 1999. My fondest memories of Shane -let's call them 'Shane Moments'- because they flash back to me like old 8mm film reels - teaching him how to walk, talk, sing Itsy Bitsy Spider, how to ride a bike, how to ski, drive a car, watching him play baseball and lacrosse, mature into a young man through high school and surviving all of his 'Shane Shenanigans'. I was proud of his strength and courage when he made the decision to attend the University of Utah; mine too, for watching him leave the nest and fly very far away.

He made a home for himself in Salt Lake and we knew early on that we were never going to get him to live back east. His love for the mountains and his friends was so genuine. The way he lived, and loved; it's almost like he knew that he had a short lease on life. To know Shane, was to love him. Part of me was jealous that his Utah family of friends got to see him every day and enjoy the best of Shane; but to hear the happiness in his voice when he talked about the people he surrounded himself with and his adventures warmed my heart. All this was heartbreakingly confirmed by this community of friends we met with after the accident. His random acts of kindness (that he never told me about) were numerous; some small, some very funny, but always touching.

Send It For Shane is something I believe Shane would be proud of: helping kids get to do what he loved so much. It's also very healing to all of us that lost him far too early. He lives on in all of us~ and that is why we are so compelled to SEND IT every chance we get.

I had the joy of being Shane’s little sister. Ten year old me says that sarcastically, but 24 year old me says it in all seriousness. When we were little, he was the classic big brother who teased and occasionally (almost always…lol) took the jokes too far. There’s a particular time that comes to mind, specifically when I was talking with my dad’s younger sister, Aunt Meg, in the aftermath. She listened and eventually said to me, “One day, you’re gonna be best friends.” I looked at her like she was crazy and truly did not believe her, but I’m so glad she was right. Shane and I eventually realized how much better it was to be partners in crime rather than enemies, and our sibling-hood evolved into a friendship. I would avoid calling him sometimes because I knew he’d tell me what I didn’t want to hear, but I always caved because I knew he would be right.

As I grew up, I began to admire his blunt honesty, authenticity, and passion to live life his way. Even before his accident, whenever I was struggling to emulate his way of life into my own, I would tell myself to embrace my inner Shane. Send It For Shane is a way to encourage and provide opportunities for others to do the same, and it’s the biggest bandaid on my heart.

I was lucky enough to be Shane’s bonus mom and as a rule follower, I admired his free spirit and sense of adventure. He always challenged me to get out of my comfort zone. Send It For Shane honors that spirit, Shane’s sense of adventure and his love of life. It’s a chance to “SEND IT!” in his honor.

I was lucky enough to call Shane my brother. When we were growing up we challenged each other, laughed with each other, and made a whole lot of memories along the way. I will never forget growing up with Shane and I am so thankful for his influence. Moving out to Utah was the best decision of my life and I owe that to him. I remember we were about 5 minutes into our tour of the University of Utah and I looked over at Shane and then we both looked up at the mountains in the distance. He turned back to me and said “Yup, this is it.” I was really scared to move that far away and start a new life but Shane’s confidence really cemented the decision for me. When we skied together in Utah, we would always have this moment between us. He would look at me and then look all around us and say “Look where we are Teej, we live here.”

Shane was a light, he had courage, he treated everyone with love and challenged his friends when he knew he could. It takes a special kind of person to be able to do that. He was the most successful person I knew and defined success differently than most people. It is truly a gift to represent Shane and what he stood for through Send it For Shane. Whether it’s through SOS Outreach or just skiing with our friends, I feel him with us in the mountains and that is truly where he belongs.

I met Shane freshman year of college in the cafeteria. We instantly became friends due to our obsessions with skiing, sports, laughing and having a good time. We lived together for almost 5 years, and I watched Shane grow and mature into an incredible human whose energy was infectious and would light up any room. There was never a party Shane was not invited to and he made everyday a party. The thing Shane loved above all else was skiing, and most importantly spreading the joy that it brings to everyone who tries it. Through Send It For Shane, we are able to keep that dream alive. A dream that brought us all together and a dream that continues to put smiles on the faces of everyone involved. I am so honored to be able to carry on the legend that is Shane Halloran.

I grew up with Shane. We played lacrosse together through high school, but we were closer friends off the field as we did most things together. After Shane moved out to Utah and I continued my life in PA, I was always envious of the life he was living - so I moved here in the summer of '21. SI4S is all about spreading love and stoke on and off the mountain and I'm proud to be a part of it.

Growing up with Shane, there was something incredibly powerful about having him in your inner circle. He drew people in and made them close, he bridged gaps between friends and foes, and was at his peak when everyone else was having a good time. He cared for his fellow humans, but he knew how to push you when you needed it. Since he wasn't scared of anything, he wouldn't let you be scared either because he believed that you could do it - whatever it was.