About Us
Our History
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Our History
Shine Play It Forward: is a nonprofit 501 (C)(3) that was developed to recognize the life's work of our loving husband, father, and grandfather Tom Shine. In 2021, Tom lost his courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Through his life and ultimate journey fighting cancer, Tom demonstrated strength and an unrelenting positive attitude. This strength has become the backbone for us to follow.
Our Mission
Our Initiatives
Our History
A commitment to service excellence, through supporting academic, athletic, and leadership development in youth.
In 2023, we will be awarding $1,000 scholarships where character Counts…
Our Team
Our Initiatives
Our Initiatives
Our fantastic team, Brenda Shine, Casey & Ingred Shine, and Rick & Jamie (Shine) Croy, are committed to fostering academic, athletic, social, cultural, and leadership development in youth, our community and the world...
Team supporters are our grandchildren Kayden Croy, Thomas Shine, JRob Croy, Sofia Shine, and Trevor Shine.
#grampystrong
#togetherforever
Our Initiatives
Our Initiatives
Our Initiatives
Throughout Tom's life, he impacted 1,000's of lives through teaching, coaching, mentoring, leadership, and friendship. In honor of his life, we carry forth the same spirit of giving. Even though Tom's impact was felt far and wide, our focus begins with the foundation of where he came from and is dedicated to giving back in his honor. His roots as a student, athlete, and coach extend to:
- Duarte High School
- El Modena High School
- Santa Ana College
- Santiago Canyon College
- Chapman University
- California Baptist University
Slam Dunk
Dining for a Cause
Dining for a Cause
We hosted four men's high school teams: Citrus Hill, El Dorado, Riverside Poly, and Martin Luther King to attend the CBU vs GCU basketball game. It was an honor to share the value of how friendship plays a part in one's life. Each of these teams had a direct impact on our life as a family either through their coaches or directly with individual players.
Dining for a Cause
Dining for a Cause
Dining for a Cause
Throughout Tom's journey, Brenda developed menus to support his changing appetite. This developed into Bebe's Cafe. Brenda has taken this approach to pay tribute for friends to gather, share in conversation and enjoy the cuisine. Brenda has turned this initiative into "Dining for a Cause," where all proceeds support the foundation.
For information on upcoming dates, or indicate your interest of inclusion, email Brenda at: brendashine@me.com
Golf Classic 2023
Dining for a Cause
Golf Classic 2023
Throughout Tom's life, he was a fierce competitor. Sports were pivotal. He was an ardent storyteller. He remembered games, dates, scores, plays, and players. The time he spent with his kids, grandkids, friends, coaches, and players drove the essence of his being. When asked what his favorite course to play was, Tom would respond, "it is not about the course, as much as it is about the people you are with." Tom left a profound resonating impact on many people's lives. We hope you will join us in celebrating Tom and a game he loved to play.
Parent Child Camp
Dining for a Cause
Golf Classic 2023
Our son-in-law, Rick Croy, in conjunction with Cal Baptist University, offered the first Tom Shine Parent/Child Camp in 2022. The camp will be offered this year on
June 17, 2023
The focus is based on:
- Quality Time With Your Child
- Skill Work
- Team Building
- Tons Of Fun
- A Day You Will Cherish Forever
Coach Croy speaks with the parents separately and outlines the key aspects Tom focused on in his life.
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Contributions enable us to meet our goals, through supporting academic, athletic and leadership development in the lives of those we serve.
Check donations payable to:
Shine Play It Forward
8502 E Chapman Ave. #453, Orange, CA 92869
Your generous donation will fund our mission and are 100% tax deductible..
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Impact of Change
Agent of Change
Tom was an amazing guy, always positive and upbeat, while facing adversity. I so enjoyed the days we spent playing golf in Duarte with his high school buddies and then adjourning to Santa Anita race track for a day at the races. He introduced me to some great guys from the San Gabriel valley, with whom I could relate since I grew up in
Tom was an amazing guy, always positive and upbeat, while facing adversity. I so enjoyed the days we spent playing golf in Duarte with his high school buddies and then adjourning to Santa Anita race track for a day at the races. He introduced me to some great guys from the San Gabriel valley, with whom I could relate since I grew up in that area myself. Tom was loved by many and I look forward to the event and seeing many friends.
~ Dog Murphy
Tom was my favorite coach to play for and helped me become the coach and man that I'm today.
~ Matt Mitchell, Head Coach El Modena High School Football, @emfb_mitchell
Uncle Tom made our visits growing up so happy and fun. Every memory I have with him is positive, from telling stories on the deck to playing "tough guy" with us. He holds a special place in my heart.
~ Colin Clay
Agent of Change
Impact of Change
Agent of Change
My name is Bernie Fratto, and I knew Tom Shine very well. He was our baseball coach and offensive coordinator for Varsity Football at El Modena High School. In 2002, I reached out to him to let him know I would be in town. I wanted to have dinner with him as well as your mom Brenda. It was awesome. We hadn't spoken in over 20 years, but
My name is Bernie Fratto, and I knew Tom Shine very well. He was our baseball coach and offensive coordinator for Varsity Football at El Modena High School. In 2002, I reached out to him to let him know I would be in town. I wanted to have dinner with him as well as your mom Brenda. It was awesome. We hadn't spoken in over 20 years, but it was like we never missed a beat. Coach always set a standard for us to live up to. He had a terrific way of knowing our ceiling and how to get you there. He knew Xs and Os, but moreover, he knew people and what made us tick. In 1978, While I was red-shirting in College, he called me up and hired me to coach the Frosh-Soph baseball team. I said yes, and we went 15-4. I could never figure out why. So I asked Coach at that dinner, "Why me?" I did not deserve it. He said he thought I was an extreme competitor and a thinker, even in High School. I was shocked at how he saw that in me at age 16. But that was Coach Shine. In 1979 when I signed with the Cincinnati Reds, I visited Coach Shine to tell him. He smiled. He seemed very proud.
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Impact of Change
Impact of Change
Impact of Change
Geoff Jones
Coach Shine was one of the main reasons I decided to become a coach. An incredibly positive force in guiding players and young coaches. The best guy, fun, funny, loyal, innovative, and competitive. Best guy I knew. So many of us have thought that over the years that became coaches. Sunday morning game planning sessions with him
Geoff Jones
Coach Shine was one of the main reasons I decided to become a coach. An incredibly positive force in guiding players and young coaches. The best guy, fun, funny, loyal, innovative, and competitive. Best guy I knew. So many of us have thought that over the years that became coaches. Sunday morning game planning sessions with him were coaching clinics that I miss very much. All of us hope to carry on the lessons and values he taught us to our players and our own kids.
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