OUR MISSION
Meghan's Mountain was founded on the principles of helping cancer patients and their immediate family members overcome their struggles with cancer. To let every child and adult know that they do not climb their mountain alone. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever. We are a non-profit charitable foundation that raises money for what Meghan defined as "direct patient care". Our funds directly benefit the cancer patient and their family members. No matter what the size of the cancer hospital or institution there are never enough funds to cover everything.
Please visit the Our Funds section to learn how our “brothers and sisters” benefit from your tax deductible generosity.
OUR DIRECTOR & OFFICERS
JERRY STEINBERG, President/Treasurer of Meghan's Mountain
Jerry is Meghan’s father. He is also the father of Justin Steinberg and Libby Treinish
Attorney since 1969 (Brandeis School of Law)
Jerry currently serves on the Boards of Gilda's Club Kentuckiana, the James Graham Brown Cancer Center and the advisory board of the Marc Lehmann Service Award Foundation
1962 graduate of Seneca High School and inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2018
2023 recipient of the The Spirit of Louisville Foundation, The WLKY TV Bell Award
LIBBY TREINISH, Vice President of Meghan's Mountain
Libby is Meghan’s sister and is employed as a Senior Research Partner at User Zoom
Graduate of the University of South Florida
Libby resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband Jonathan and son Benjamin
LESLYE KAPLIN DICKEN, Secretary/Treasurer of Meghan's Mountain
Retired from the Baptist Health Network
Leslye is married to Jerry Steinberg and has two children, Adam who lives in Louisville and is a Supervisor CPA for Monroe Shine & Co. Inc., and Lauren who lives in Chicago and is VP of Digital Strategy, a Compass Digital company
JUSTIN STEINBERG, Director of Meghan's Mountain
Graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A Technical Sales Architect at Zoom Video Communications, Justin works to ensure that fellow employees are trained on products that are brought to market.
Justin and Diana have a young son named Max who is named in memory of Meghan
Our Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board of volunteers make recommendations to our organization for recipient organizations to receive funds raised by our organization. These individuals have diverse backgrounds and life experiences, helping to ensure a diverse population affected by cancer benefits from funds raised by our organization. Further, members of our Advisory Board are automatically on our fundraising committees and also take part in all of our various events, such as the Belle of Louisville cruises. Our Board Members are committed to doing all that is necessary to light mountains for those fighting cancer.
PAIGE BUFFORD
2011 graduate of University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science
Background in broadcast news, public relations and marketing
Currently employed by Synchrony Health Services as a Creative Services Coordinator
Married to Clinton Bufford
In her spare time enjoys, among other things, yoga, sewing and strolls through her neighborhood
MARY CASEY
Kentucky Financial Group, Senior Financial Advisor
Member of the Shamrock Foundation and instrumental in starting the Art for the Animals
HALL OF FAME COACH DENNY CRUM
Former Head Basketball Coach at the University of Louisville from 1971-72 to 2000-01
Record of 675 wins, 295 losses
Fifteen times Conference Champions
Six NCAA Final Four appearances
NCAA Champions in 1980 & 1986
Member of the prestigious Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
SUSAN SWEENEY CRUM
Former TV news reporter and anchor and retired afternoon news host for WFPL radio
Married to Hall of Fame Coach Denny Crum
LINDA HERRICK HILLENBRAND
Linda has 40 years volunteering with nonprofits & she was named 2014 Leukemia and Lymphoma Woman of The Year
Met her late husband, Jim, 33 years ago at a fundraiser for March of Dimes
Meghan and Jim encouraged one another on their journey. It is a privilege to help continue Meghan’s mission
SARA FARLEY HOLLAND
An attorney and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Served as an Army Judge Advocate General on Active Duty and in the Reserves
Mom to two lovely children and married to Dr. Brian Holland, a former Army pediatrician and current pediatric cardiologist
KAREN KLEIN LEVINE
Lifelong resident of Louisville and graduate of Seneca High School 1975
Attended Indiana University and University of Louisville receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy
20 plus years of experience in Finance and Risk Management with a Fortune 100 company (Humana)
Married to Howard Levine and they live with their loving companion dog Leo
Volunteer for Gilda's Club Kentuckiana
In her spare time, Karen enjoys yoga and spending time with old and new friends
JAMIE JOHNSON LOTT
A Louisville based event planner - Events4U - since 2006. Her events include weddings, conferences and everything in between. Her profession has coincided with her lifelong passion for fundraising for local charities, including being on committees for the American Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (of which she is currently board chair) and the Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation
Jamie is the official event planner for all Meghan’s Mountain fundraising and other foundation events
In her free time, she enjoys being with her husband Bill, her two daughters, three grandchildren and three dogs
PATRICK McSWEENEY
Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age 5 and ever since he has battled (and beaten) this disease seven times
Now a student at the University of Louisville, Patrick is scheduled to graduate in December of 2022 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Involved with several other organizations that benefit pediatric cancer including: raiseRED, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Camp Quality and Kids Cancer Alliance
LAUREN RAGER
Senior Loan Officer, Veritas Mortgage
Lending specialist for over 16 years
Fitness Instructor, Fit4mom Louisville
Married to Christopher and they have a son Jackson
RABBI ROBERT SLOSBERG
Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Adath Jeshurun (Head Rabbi from 1981 to 2022)
Founding member of Louisville AIPAC (American-Israel Public Affairs Committee
Cum laude graduate of Columbia University, BA MA Rabbinical Ordination
MICHELLE COHEN TASMAN
Vice President, Rodeo Drive
Realtor, Tasman Properties Group
Married to Aaron Tasman of the Tasman Properties Group
Michelle and Aaron have three children: George, Bella and Gabby
VICTOR & JEANNIE UNRUH
Owners of MacConstruction & Excavating Inc.
"Mac" has been an award winning corporation for many years including:
2013 One Southern Indiana--Business of the year,
2013 ABC Award of Excellence---Kennedy Bridge Rehabilitation
2012 NUCA--Highest Safety Award in the nation