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Legacy 2018-19

Two decades. The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research celebrates 20 years this year. It’s a milestone of which I am incredibly proud — and one I’m certain Stefanie would be equally delighted about.

Legacy 2018-19

    I hope you share in that pride. The work taking place at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) would not be possible without each of you. That includes the subject of our cover story, Chix With Stix, a community partner also celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The women involved with this ladies-only golf outing display exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to breast cancer research.

    This issue of Legacy also contains a story on clinical trials from Bhuvana Ramaswamy, MD, academic chief of the breast medical oncology section at the OSUCCC – James. In addition, you will find a profile about two grateful patients who formed a friendship after meeting at the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center and who now volunteer to help others during their breast cancer journeys.

    I hope that as you read these stories you will feel inspired by the many efforts to support breast cancer research. Thank you for your generous support and commitment to making this work possible for the last 20 years. Here’s to the next two decades of striving to create a cancer-free world.

    Continue to Fight,

    Chris Spielman
    Co-Founder, Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research

    View the complete issue in PDF format

    Get to Know Dr. William Farrar

    Meet William Farrar, MD, breast surgical oncologist and interim CEO of the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, whose more than 40-year career has helped improve breast cancer surgery techniques for treating women affected by this disease.

    Crossing the Finish Line for Breast Cancer Research

    On April 21, more than 2,000 gathered for the 3rd Annual Step Up for Stefanie’s Champions. The 4-mile and 1-mile walk/run, which starts and ends at the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, offers cancer survivors the chance to celebrate the champions in their lives.

    The Champion Award

    Stefanie Spielman established the Champion Award to recognize one of the most critical factors in surviving cancer: loving, unwavering support. In Stefanie’s case, such support during her battle with breast cancer came from her husband, Chris. To show her gratitude, Stefanie gave Chris the very first Champion Award in 2000.

    Thank You Community Partners

    During the 2017-2018 fiscal year, our Community and Corporate Partners raised more than $803,000 for the Spielman Fund. Through bake sales, golf outings and many creative endeavors, our partners are vital to the success of the Spielman Fund and are helping further our research and patient care.