Get Involved with the Purple Monkey Project

Do you want to make a difference? There are many fun and meaningful ways to support the Purple Monkey Project and help us empower families who are facing unimaginable loss. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or even enjoy some ice cream, every action contributes to moving our mission forward.

Donate

Make a one-time or recurring donation through our secure GiveButter portal. Every dollar helps us serve grieving families with love and compassion.
Click here to donate now.

Get Involved

Have time, skills, or just a heart to help? We’re always looking for volunteers for events, outreach, and support efforts.
Your energy and compassion can make a huge difference.
Sign up to volunteer.

Designate

Kroger Community Rewards
Support PMP every time you shop at Kroger — at no extra cost to you!


Here’s how to enroll:
Log in to your Kroger account
Navigate to Rewards and select Community Rewards
Search for Purple Monkey Project
Click Enroll


Benevity Workplace Giving
Does your company use Benevity for employee giving or volunteer hours?
You can designate Purple Monkey Project as your charity of choice:
Log in to your company’s Benevity platform
Search for Purple Monkey Project
Select us for donations or volunteer tracking
It’s an easy way to maximize your impact with employer matching!

Buy a Brick

Be part of something lasting by purchasing a commemorative brick at the Mitch & Lois Rhodus Field of Dreams in Fairfield.
Honor a loved one or celebrate a memory — and support PMP at the same time.
Buy your brick today.

Danielle McFarlin

Board Member

 

Danielle has been with the Purple Monkey Project for two years, but she has been volunteering at events since its inception. She serves on the Board of Directors as the Controller, ensuring operations run smoothly and stepping in wherever she's needed. Originally from Central Florida, Danielle has called Fairfield home since 2016. Her passion for helping children stems from her own childhood experience, and her compassion shines through in everything she does. She is known by all the kids she loves as Dani or Aunt Dani. She currently works as the Director of Operations for an independent chiropractic network.  

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Shannon Beal

Board Member

 

Shannon Beal is currently the Secretary for Cincinnati Catering. She has over 20 years of experience working in this family-run legacy company, which has been in business since 1934. As a small business, she wears many hats, but most of her day-to-day responsibilities focus on customer service, sales, and marketing.

 

Shannon has always been actively “involved” from a volunteer perspective.  During her children’s early years, she was an active member of the PTC board and a Girl Scout Leader. Later, she served for several years as Secretary of the Fairfield High School Athletics Boosters and then as Public Relations & Social Media Chairperson for the Fairfield Tempo Club.  Currently, she serves as a Board Member for the Purple Monkey Project, heading volunteerism and the Reagan Vanoss Spirit Awards.

 


Shannon and her husband, Brad, reside with their children, Dylan and Sara, in Fairfield, Ohio.

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Rod Blanton

Board Member

 

Rod Blanton (age 51) is the International Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific region of Valco Melton, a global leader in adhesive dispensing and quality assurance systems.  A 1997 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Industrial Management, Rod has been with Valco Melton for 27 years, starting as a sales engineer in their Engineered Products Group, where he was responsible for identifying new markets for existing Valco Melton technology and developing new products tailored to customer needs.  Rod has extensive experience in tissue/towel manufacturing, packaging, sealing systems, and corrugated gluing systems.  Most recently, he has opened direct offices for Valco Melton in the Asia Pacific region, including the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.  


Rod has been a member of the Forest Dale Church of Christ in Springdale, Ohio, since 1998.  He currently serves as a Deacon and Bible Study teacher at Forest Dale.   


Rod and his wife, Avery, have resided in West Chester, Ohio, since 2002.  They have two boys, Alex (24) and Kenny (22).   The family has a long history of volunteering in the Lakota Local School District, including coaching youth baseball, Lego League, Lakota West Baseball, and volunteer opportunities with Freedom Elementary.  When not busy with other things, Rod’s passions include watching Cincinnati Bearcat athletics, New Jersey Devils hockey, and open-wheel motorsports, including IndyCar and Formula 1.

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Michelle Alcorn

Board Member

 

Michelle (Shellee) Alcorn, 46, is a teacher at Edgewood City Schools. She is currently in
her 25th year of teaching, and 24 of those years have been at Edgewood. She taught for 
one year at the Butler County Educational Center. She has taught a variety of different
grade levels and subjects over those 25 years. She earned her master's degree in
Curriculum and Instruction, as well as 30-plus hours in reading instruction and
technology. She has been the head coach of the Girls on the Run program for both the
fall and spring seasons there for the last 10 years.

Shellee is also a student pastor at Community Christian Church in Fairfield Township.
She has been attending there with her family for the last 22 years, but has been
working as a student pastor of the middle and high school there for the previous 8 years.
She has also been involved with other community activities by being a coach for several
years for the Fairfield Township basketball league, Upward Cheerleading, a baseball
coach for the Hamilton Fairfield League, and a high school girls' basketball coach for
Ross High School. She is also a parent volunteer for the Fairfield Show Choir program, 
helping out with the “Tech Dads” and “Costume Moms”.

Shellee and her husband, Justin, along with their three kids, Michael (21), Elizabeth (18),
and Christopher (Topher) (15) reside in Fairfield Township, OH. Shellee’s passion
includes spending time with her family and friends, watching sporting events, and working
out, completing running races (her favorites are the Flying Pig, the Air Force Marathon,
and the Queen Bee), reading, and music.

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Kevin McDonald

Vice President

 

Kevin McDonald, 48, is the Vice President, People Services & Technology Solutions for The E.W. Scripps Company.  He has over 26 years of experience working within both large and mid-market companies, covering virtually every aspect of HR operations, technology strategy, vendor governance, implementation, and merger & acquisition integration. With a primary focus on HR technology & service delivery, business process outsourcing governance, and business process transformation, Kevin has spent the last twenty years focused on maximizing the value of his company’s technology and service provider relationships, along with significant M&A work, helping Scripps through three transformational events in his 18+ years with the company. 

Kevin has served as the Vice Chair of the HROA Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2013 and was a founding member of the ADP COS Client Advisory Board.  Kevin was also named an HRO Today HRO Practitioner Superstar in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, and currently serves on various advisory boards with OneSource Virtual. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and podcasts and was named to the 2026 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150 list.

In his personal life, Kevin and his wife, Sandra, along with two daughters, Cameron (25) and Courtney (19) reside in Fairfield, OH, where Kevin served as the varsity assistant coach for the girls’ basketball team at Fairfield High School for 12 years and volunteers as a Show Choir “tech dad”.  Kevin also serves on the Fatherhood Committee for the Talbert House.

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Jamie Bock

Secretary

 

Jamie Bock is the co-owner of Haute Hair Studio in Fairfield and has been a licensed
cosmetologist for 17 years. After cosmetology school and a brief period at Spa
D’Ambiance, she worked at Master’s Touch Salon in Fairfield Township as an
independent contractor for 14 years before opening her own salon. Jamie’s favorite
part of her job is making people feel good about themselves.
Jamie is the godmother of all four Vanoss children, Austin, Avary, Alayla, and Reagan.
As Reagan’s godmother, she is very passionate about keeping Reagan’s name and
spirit alive. Jamie Bock has been on the Purple Monkey Project Board of Directors
since its inception in October 2021 and was elected to serve as Secretary of the
Served on the board and continues in that capacity today. Jamie serves on multiple committees,
including the Reagan’s Fun Run committee, which holds a very special place in her
heart. Jamie also assists with the social media posts you see from Purple Monkey
Project on Facebook and Instagram.
Jamie graduated from Fairfield High School in 2002 and continues to reside in Fairfield
with her husband, Jeff, and two children, Jayden (18) and Jayce (9). Aside from work
and Purple Monkey Project, Jamie spends most of her time cheering for her boys.
Jayden plays club soccer at Wright State University, where he is studying Music
Education and Jayce currently play SAY soccer through Fairfield Optimist Soccer Club
and baseball through FYBA. In her very limited spare time, Jamie loves to read and
craft.

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Jami Snodgrass

Board Member

 

Jami has been an avid supporter of Purple Monkey Project since its inception. Jami is excited to serve on the Board of Directors as
Communications Director to further its mission and raise awareness. She is involved with several local non-profit organizations,
learning from a young age the importance of serving in her community and making time for things that matter. She credits her
Grandma P for sparking her interest in serving others and being a positive role model. Jami has lived in Fairfield, Ohio for 30 years. She
is currently Business Strategy Planning Director for a large health insurer, employed at the same company 27 years.

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Anthony Neal

Board Member

 

Anthony Neal is a dedicated 30-year-old YMCA Branch Executive Director with a passion for community engagement and youth development. He shares the joy of parenthood with his wife and their four children, understanding the importance of nurturing the next generation. Anthony actively works to create programs that empower and develop the next generation of change makers with intentional engagement, coaching, and love. With a background in leadership and a commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, Anthony has successfully implemented initiatives that support physical, emotional, and social well-being. Deeply involved in local events and partnerships, he believes in the power of collaboration to foster stronger, more cohesive communities. Anthony's mission is to uphold and promote loyalty, integrity, kindness, and love to all through his actions and words. He is a man of God who hopes to impact and create lasting change through his efforts, mindset, and spirit. In his free time, Anthony enjoys outdoor activities with his family, volunteering, and advocating for accessible resources for all people.

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Brad Vanoss

Reagan’s Daddy

CEO

 

Brad Vanoss, 48, currently serves as the CEO of the Purple Monkey Project. He is an experienced leader with over 30 years of management expertise in both the financial and retail sectors and has excelled in multiple independent roles. Throughout his career, Brad has led high-performing teams and has been recognized for outstanding achievement, including receiving Mattress Firm’s Circle of Excellence Award and ranking as a top retail banker across several financial institutions.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Brad is deeply committed to community service. He acts as President of the Fairfield Rotary Club, where he oversees the organization’s largest annual charitable initiative—the Christmas Project. He also serves as President of the Fairfield Civitan Club, Chairperson for the Fairfield YMCA Advisory Board, and is a member of the GMV YMCA Board of Trustees.

Brad is dedicated to fostering strong relationships and supporting both family and community initiatives. He is known for his enthusiasm for the Denver Broncos and for maintaining high standards in all his endeavors, whether at home or within local organizations. Brad remains committed to enhancing the Fairfield community and continues his work with passion and dedication, honoring the memory of his late child, Reagan.

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Angela Vanoss

Reagan’s Mommy

Founder and Brand Manager


Reagan’s mom, Angela, is proud to be a founder of Purple Monkey Project. Purple Monkey Project is her way to keep her daughter’s memory alive. She wants to keep the memory alive not only for herself and Reagan’s dad, but also for Reagan’s siblings. The whole family yearns for the world to recognize that Reagan existed. And they loved her. And that she made a difference and continues to be loved for all eternity.


Angela and her husband, Brad, are the incredibly proud parents of their four kids - Austin, Avary, Alayla, and Reagan. Nothing makes her happier than time spent with her family.

  

Purple Monkey Project’s Brand Manager is a busy mom, wife, and educator in the Fairfield area. She has been involved in various levels of education since graduating from Miami University in 1999. She is currently an elementary teacher for Fairfield City Schools.

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