Hello, I’m Ryan, Connor’s older brother. As kids, Connor and I sometimes bickered, but we shared an amazing childhood & grew very close - eventually we came to see the world in the same way. Despite the age difference of 7 years between us, sometimes I felt like Connor was my older brother - he taught me so much in our time together. More often than not, he would know better than me how to fix a lawnmower, pick the right fishing bait to use, or tell me what pitch was coming next. Even after passing away, Connor still teaches me: stoicism, strength, & even a bit of faith. Connor and I had many shared dreams: our vision was to explore the West together by skiing and hunting every year. I plan to follow through on those dreams with Connor in mind. I want all brothers to be able to follow their dreams together. With CC2 Forever, I hope that we can help fund brain cancer research and one day ensure that Glioblastoma never takes anyone’s family away again.
Hi, my name is Paige and I’m Connor’s older sister. Growing up, Connor and I were always extremely close. Throughout our childhood, we could often be found playing outside together until the sun went down, and I hold these memories close to me to this day. When my little brother was diagnosed with a brain tumor, everyone was obviously extremely scared. But, my brother Ryan and I made a promise to ourselves to try to keep the mood light with Connor, to try our best to keep a smile on his face. Honestly, I was constantly impressed by how brave Connor was throughout the entire process. He never seemed scared to me, even if he really was. Connor was my little brother: he loved ice cream, Kit Kats, playing video games, baseball, hunting, and spending time with our family. He was just like most 18 year old kids, but he was extraordinarily smart, brave, humble, and mature beyond his years. That’s how I’ll always remember him, and I hope that with this foundation, we are able to help individuals like him in some way. I look forward to seeing all that we are able to accomplish!
Scott Mladic has been a dedicated member of the Lockport community through coaching, volunteer work, and serving as a committee member of several organizations at Lockport Township High School. His children have a strong bond with the Christian family as childhood friends in their neighborhood and his son was privileged to play baseball with Connor at LTHS. Scott has always admired Connor’s dedication to sports, academic success, and leadership, believing his legacy will continue through the foundation established in his name.
Currently, Scott serves as the Senior Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) for Walsh Construction Healthcare Group. As a board member, Scott is committed to advancing CC2’s mission—funding glioblastoma research, raising awareness, and engaging the community through fundraising events. He is also dedicated to providing academic scholarships to students who embody Connor’s values of kindness, leadership, humility, and maturity.
Hello, I’m Stacey Mladic, and I’m honored to serve as a board member of the CC2 Forever Foundation. I was Connor’s preschool teacher, neighbor, and family friend, but most importantly, he was my son’s teammate and buddy. I had the privilege of watching him grow up, always full of energy and enthusiasm for the people and activities he loved. Through his diagnosis, I learned so much about Glioblastoma, and since his passing, I’ve seen how many others are affected by this aggressive disease. I’m committed to honoring Connor’s legacy by supporting this foundation’s mission—fighting for families and funding research to help end Glioblastoma for good.
