Stefanie's Champions

The 13th annual Stefanie’s Champions awards luncheon honored five extraordinary heroes on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. The Champion Award, established by Stefanie Spielman and her husband, Chris Spielman, is designed to honor an important factor in cancer treatment, the loving and healing presence of a devoted caregiver.

Net proceeds from the luncheon benefit the Stefanie Spielman Patient Assistance Fund and the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). Since 1999, more than $10 million has been raised for the funds through community events and donations.

Special thanks to our 2012 Sponsors



Presenting Sponsor: William H. Davis, Dorothy M. Davis and William C. Davis Foundation
Champion Sponsors: The Kroger Co., Mills James

Media Sponsors: The Dispatch Printing Co., WBNS 10TV, 97.1 The Fan

Luncheon Sponsors: Abigail and Les Wexner
Pink Ribbon Sponsors: Atlas Industrial Contractors, Baker Hostetler, OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Richard Solove Research Institute, Grange Insurance, Greif, Inc., Huntington, Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Karen and Stuart Sloan

Meet our 2012 Stefanie's Champions!

About Stefanie's Champions
Stefanie Spielman found her Champion in her husband, Chris, who went above and beyond his role as husband to care for her throughout her battle with cancer. They established Stefanie’s Champions to recognize one of the most critical factors in surviving cancer: loving, unwavering support.

To show her gratitude, Stefanie gave Chris the first Champion award. Though Stefanie’s battle ended in 2009, Stefanie’s Champions continues her legacy by honoring those whose dedication and strength are powerful influences in the lives of cancer survivors. It was her hope that every survivor could name someone who stood by them, gave them courage and helped them through.

Stefanie’s Champions annually honors those whose dedication and strength were powerful influences in the lives of cancer survivors. The event benefits The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research and The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Patient Assistance at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.