Children’s Wishes welcomes Board Member, Steven Cascione. An award-winning meteorologist welcomed into the homes of Rhode Islanders for over four decades on WLNE-TV ABC6 and WPRI-12, Steven received the Silver Circle Award from the National Television Academy’s Boston/New England Chapter in 2006.

Today, Steven is the owner and president of Ocean State Weather and is a programming service officer for the RI Department of Transportation where he provides weather-related information for RIDOT and RI Emergency Management. He also provides the daily weather forecast on-air for WADK AM & FM radio in Newport, RI.

Sharing some thoughts following is Board appointment, Steven noted, “I feel honored to be part of this organization that helps families take care of the Wishes of their children in need, and if I can be a small part of this very important process, then it’s the very least I can do to give back to the community that has supported me in my TV career for so many years!”

Steven’s love of cooking has always been paramount, hosting the self-entitled cooking segment, Steve’s Cooking Up a Storm and Curtis/Cascione Cook-Off on WLNE and more recently, Flavors and Knowledge with chef Walter Potenza.

Children’s Wishes welcomes Board Member, Ted DeNicola. A class of ‘74 Providence College graduate, Ted enjoyed a 35 year career at Providence College in alumni relations, development, and career counseling.

“In my heart and in my head, I sincerely feel that devoting my time to Children’s Wishes at this point of my life is a calling from God — to fulfill a passion and need to do my part in shining a bright light on the lives of those children facing overwhelming odds.” Ted noted after his official Board appointment. “Truthfully, it’s a way of me giving back for my own life’s good fortunes while helping God do His work. I feel blessed to be given this opportunity.” he added.

In May of 2019, Ted joined Balanced Wealth Management (BWM) where he transferred his past experience to the financial services sector. As BWM’s Director of Business Development, Ted focuses on client cultivation in the wealth management field where he continues to put his client relation, networking and relationship building skills to good use.

Ted has been happily married to wife, Ginger Votta DeNicola, for 43 years and is the proud father of sons, Ted, Andrew, & Jason all who, like their father, received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Providence College.

His previous board memberships include Bishop Hendricken High School, The Providence Diocese New Vision of Hope, St. Peter’s School, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.