“The Promise” to share news of Susan G. Komen Northwest Issue 22 • Summer 2015

The Susan G. Komen® Promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

KOMEN NORTHWEST OHIO AWARDS KOMEN NORTHWEST $500,000 TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS OHIO LOSES CLOSE FRIEND ANOTHER $500,000 FUNDS BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS Mary Chris Skeldon, former Board President of Susan G. Komen North- On April 30, 2015, Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio hosted its annual Power of west Ohio passed away Saturday, the Promise Grants reception dedicated to sharing the integral role that Komen May 23, 2015. She was first diagnosed plays in funding national research and assisting local organizations in grants with breast cancer in 1997 and told support and outreach. More than 250 guests attended the event sponsored by that she had a year to live. It was a AccuShred, at Inverness Country Club, raising $30,000 dollars toward the fight tough fight but over the years Mary against breast cancer. Chris took the advice of her doctor who said “… you stay in life and leave Guests were welcomed to the event by a pink truck and beautiful flowers the cancer to me.” decorated throughout the venue courtesy of Luck Landscaping, one of two Pink Ribbon Sponsors, the other being Heidelberg Distributing Company. As Board Surrounding the guests throughout the evening were posters featuring photo- President from graphs of Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio board members who have been 2012 to 2014, diagnosed with breast cancer, followed by a paragraph recounting how Komen she led Komen has impacted each of their lives. Northwest Ohio with a Komen Northwest Ohio Executive Director Mary Westphal and Komen North- vision and west Ohio Board President Teresa McHugh kicked-off the event with welcome energy that remarks. helped change our definition “Susan G. Komen is committed to a world without breast cancer, and tonight’s of the word “impact”. Mary Chris event helps us achieve that goal,” explained Westphal. At the event, Komen was instrumental in helping Komen granted over $500,000 to 13 organizations that provide breast health services Northwest Ohio touch more lives, in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan areas. educate more people, and focus on Komen also introduced the Hearts of Hope program. more life-saving research than ever A Heart of Hope is a beautiful hand-made glass heart before. created by local artist Shawn Messenger. These hearts “She worked with the Komen North- make the perfect gift and are available to be purchased west Ohio Board of Directors to set a for $75, a stand is included. Proceeds of the sale go toward strategic vision that helped raise more the fight against breast cancer. money to save local lives touched by Komen is the largest breast cancer organization, funding breast cancer re- breast cancer and fund more research search while providing services to individuals facing the disease in more than to help find the cures for breast can- 30 countries worldwide. Local breast cancer survivor Kathryn “Kit” Curran, cer,” said Mary Westphal, (continued on page 2) (continued on page 7)

SEE INSIDE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION: n 3rd Annual Susan G. Komen Findlay Race for the Cure – Saturday, September 26, 2015 n 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Toledo Race for the Cure – Sunday, September 27, 2015 A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT KOMEN NORTHWEST OHIO AWARDS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Dear Friends and Colleagues: (continued from page 1) Komen Grant recipient, is among those 2015 has been an emotionally charged year for Susan G. who are grateful for the services the orga- Komen Northwest Ohio. My heartfelt thanks to all of those nization provides. friends and supporters that have continued to help us with our life saving work. Many of you were able to join us at Curran received a screening mammogram, the April 30th Power of the Promise and I am grateful for provided by a Komen grant, which saved everyone that participated in this wonderful event. We are her life and was grateful to share her story. proud to have awarded over $500,000 to 13 local organi- “Tonight, is a special night because I get zations. However, there is still more work to do. to say thank you and describe how inter- As hard as we work to find a cure and save lives we are woven the help provided by Komen has too often reminded of the devastation this disease can been in my story,” Curran said. cause. Each year we lose too many of our close friends to breast cancer. As many of you know, we recently lost our dear friend and past President and Board On the national level, Komen is a non- Member, Mary Chris Skeldon. We continue to be as motivated as ever to raise profit world leader, funding more than more funds, create more awareness and do our part to support research to find $800 million in breast cancer research the cures for breast cancer. and providing $1.6 billion in funding to This year more than ever we need your support. Please register now for the 3rd screening, education, treatment and psy- Annual Findlay Race for the Cure and/or the 22nd Annual Toledo Race for the chosocial support programs. Cure. Your $30 registration fee makes a difference in the lives of the uninsured or Event emcee and Honorary Race Chair underinsured local men and women battling this disease. If you have the capacity Chrys Peterson introduced the guest to fundraise, start a Race team, donate or volunteer – these are wonderful ways to get involved as well. speaker for the evening, Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH, FACS. Dr. Newman is a Profes- Help us save more lives in the fight against breast cancer. Komen Northwest sor of Surgery and Director, University of Ohio can only continue to do our good work thanks to the generosity of friends Michigan Breast Care Center. She received like you. Register for the Race for the Cure at www.komennwohio.org or call her medical degree from State University 419-724-2873. Thank you for your support and we will see you at the Races in of New York Health Science Center and September! her primary research focuses on ethnici- ty-related variation in breast cancer risk, evaluation and management of high-risk patients, broadened applications for Teresa McHugh, President induction chemotherapy, and special surgical technique. (FY 2014 – 2015) WHERE THE FUNDS GO The evening was a touching tribute to Education Grants all those who have battled and continue $38,871 the fight against breast cancer. With breast cancer survivors, Komen board members, 2015-2016 Grantees, volunteers Screening Mission/ and breast cancer research professionals Grants Education in attendance, there was no mistaking the Activities $185,636 full circle effect of the Komen Northwest $294,057 Ohio impact. As each woman was leav- Diagnostic ing, she was presented with a single pink and Treatment Treatment Support and Grants carnation. Survivorship Grants Research $168,713 $24,313 $276,343 Komen Northwest Ohio Funds Local Grants and Outreach

Small Grants Komen Northwest Ohio plays a large role $29,852 in research as well as funding local pro- grams. Of the money Komen Northwest The Promise • Page 2 KOMEN NORTHWEST OHIO AWARDS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Ohio raises, 75 percent stays in North- west Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The other 25 percent is used for research to help find a cure.

Of the $500,000 awards, 13 local organizations will assist in delivering mammograms, diagnostic services, breast health education, and treatment support to uninsured and underinsured men and women in the 24 county ser- vice area. These funds are expected to deliver:

n 24,000 educational services n 9,028 mammograms (screening and diagnostic) n 1,242 treatment and support services n 1,818 diagnostic procedures

In addition, more than $276,000 was delivered to national research and over $300,000 to surrounding areas through Back Row: Mary Westphal, Komen Northwest Ohio Executive Director; Andrea Cook, small grants and community outreach Seneca County General Health District; Mary Bauer, Firelands Regional Medical Cen- education initiatives. With the help of ter; Brian Fink, PhD, MPH, CHES, Associate Professor of Public Health, University of local sponsors, donors and volunteers, Toledo Health Science Campus; Debi Kennedy, Parkview Foundation; Donna Bosch, ProMedica Cancer Institute; Teresa McHugh, Komen Northwest Ohio Board President Komen Northwest Ohio has returned more than $12 million to funding local Front Row: Winda Birt, Healthy Connections, YWCA Northwest Ohio; Julie Grasson, Toledo Lucas County CareNet; Nancy Turnow, Mercy Women’s Care at St Charles; breast health programs and more than Gail Gedelian, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital; Sarah Summit, Avita Health $3 million to research since 1999. System 2015 – 2016 COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS

n Avita Health System n Center for Appalachia Research S.P.I.C.E. (continued) Avita CARES for Women in Cancer Education Counties Served: Erie, Ottawa and 419-468-0845 Project Hoffnung (Hope): Sandusky Project Services: Screening and The Amish and Mennonite n Hospital Council diagnosis Breast Health Program of Northwest Ohio Counties Served: Crawford, Huron, 1-800-614-5857 Yes MAMM! Seneca and Wyandot Project Services: Education, screen- 419-842-0800 ing and patient assistance n Blanchard Valley Health System Project Services: Screening, diag- Counties Served: Defiance, Hardin, Hancock County Mammography nosis, patient assistance and patient Logan and Williams Screening Initiative navigation 419-425-3170 n Firelands Regional In partnership with the Gretchen Project Services: Education, screen- Medical Center Gotthart Skeldon Fund, the Hospital ing and diagnosis S.P.I.C.E. Council will provide patient assistance Counties Served: Allen, Hancock, (Support, Prevention, Intervention, for breast cancer survivors. Hardin, Putnam, Seneca, Wood and Community Education) Counties Served: Allen, Auglaize, Wyandot 419-557-7151 Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Project Services: Screening, diagnosis Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, and treatment Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Williams and Wood The Promise • Page 3 (continued on page 6) 3rd Annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Findlay Race for the Cure n Saturday, September 26, 2015 Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Toledo Race for the Cure n Sunday, September 27, 2015

PRESENTED BY FINDLAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

n 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Race Day Registration AND n 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Local Sponsor Tents

n 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Survivor Tent

n 8:00 AM Survivor photo FINDLAY RACE n 8:10 AM - 8:30 AM REGISTRATION SITES Survivor parade n 9:00 AM $30 - 19 and over (adult) 5K Race & 5K Run/Walk $20 - 18 and under (youth) Immediately following is the 1.4 mile family fun walk September 19 - 10 AM to 2 PM n Reineke Ford Tiffin n 10:00 AM n Reineke Ford Fostoria Race results posted n Reineke Ford Lima n 10:30 AM n Reineke Ford Findlay Medal distribution September 24 - 11 AM to 7 PM and awards ceremony September 25 - 11 AM to 4 PM Findlay Race Chairs: n Dave’s Running Shop Bill Conlisk and Dave Crosser

ANNOUNCING 15 WEEKS OF GIVEAWAYS PINK HONOR ROLL 11 WEEKS OF GREAT PRIZES STILL TO BE WON! As a Komen fundraiser, we know you give your time, passion, Starting in June, anyone that registers for either and dedication to giving back Race and raises $100 by midnight on the following to your community. We want dates goes into a drawing to win that week’s prize*. to show you how much we Unless you win, you will continue to be entered each appreciate your efforts and week. Everyone will be entered for the grand prize accomplishments in going the (September 20). extra mile to make the biggest n Sunday, July 12: BAKER’S PACKAGE impact possible in the fight KitchenAid hand mixer, spatula, measuring cups, against breast cancer. mixing bowl, brownie/cookie mix box Any participant who raises n Sunday, July 19: DAVE’S RUNNING SHOP $1,000 or more this year will Donation gift pack #1 - $100 value be named to the 2016 Komen n Sunday, July 26: PIZZA NIGHT Northwest Ohio Pink Honor Roll Pizza from Gino’s (12 coupons good for a large, and will receive special prizes two-topping pizza) along with an Anderson’s Gift including gift cards from some Card for salad and drinks - valued at $150 of our generous sponsors and n Sunday, August 2: FOOTBALL FRENZY VIP treatment throughout the Eight tickets to a home football year. game – valued at $200 n Sunday, August 9: ALL SPORTS FRENZY Two season tickets to ALL University of Findlay sporting events n Sunday, August 16: DAVE’S RUNNING SHOP Donation gift pack #2 - $100 value 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Findlay Race for the Cure n Saturday, September 26, 2015 Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Toledo Race for the Cure n Sunday, September 27, 2015

TOLEDO RACE PRESENTED BY REGISTRATION SITES

$30 - 19 and over (adult) $20 - 18 and under (youth)

August 29 - 12 PM to 6 PM n Franklin Park Mall, Macy’s Court Fashion show at 4 PM TOLEDO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: August 30 - 1 PM to 4 PM n Franklin Park Mall n 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Macy’s Court Survivor Tent n 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM September 12 Race Day registration 10 AM to 2 PM n 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM n Brondes Ford Toledo Kids’ Area, local tent sponsors n Mathews Ford n 8:00 AM n Kistler Ford Survivor ribbon photo September 24 and 25 n 8:45 AM 10 AM to 7 PM Survivor parade n Brondes Maumee n 9:30 AM September 26 Race begins 10 AM to 4 PM n 10:30 AM n Brondes Maumee Race results n 11:00 AM Awards ceremony ANNOUNCING 15 WEEKS OF GIVEAWAYS Toledo Race Chair: Greg Clausing 11 WEEKS OF GREAT PRIZES STILL TO BE WON!

n Sunday, August 23: TOLEDO ONE NIGHT STAY AT MAUMEE BAY LODGE TEAM T-SHIRT AND CONFERENCE CENTER Free stay in a standard, double lakeview room COMPETITION n Sunday, August 30: MEET ME AT THE SHOW It’s the People’s Choice! – $50 gift card to use for your favorite Stranahan All shirts will be displayed Theater production along with gift card to at Race week registration at Sebastiano’s Brondes Ford Maumee and n Sunday, September 6: downtown on Race Day. TIME TO CLEAN THE CLOSET WITH RAGAZZA All voting dollars collected Have the boutique owner come out and tell you for your Team t-shirt will be what you should keep in that closet and what to applied to your Team’s fund- throw away … then go shopping with a $100 gift raising total! card to Ragazza! Just in time for the Fall line! Please note that ALL team n Sunday, September 13: members MUST register to PRIVATE DINNER FOR 10 AT LaSCOLA! participate in the Race for You and nine guests will be wined and dined. the Cure. Visit www.savethe Value - $1,000 ladylumps.com to design n Sunday, September 20: and order your T-shirt today! APPLIANCE CENTER DONATION – GRAND PRIZE 10% of the price of the shirts to be Announced in August! comes back to Komen North- *Prizes are subject to change without notice. west Ohio. 2015 – 2016 COMMUNITY GRANT RECIPIENTS MISS TEEN OHIO (continued from page 3) SUSAN G. KOMEN CHOSEN n Mercy Health Partners n Seneca County Northern Division General Health District AS HER CHARITY PLATFORM Mercy Mammogram Assistance Seneca County Shelby Stock, Miss Teen Ohio Inter- Program (Mercy MAP) Mammograms Matter Program national 2015 was born and raised 419-696-7900 419-447-3691 x342 near the little village of Wayne, Ohio Project Services: Screening Project Services: Education and where she has lived most of her life. and diagnosis screening She currently lives on these 13 acres, Counties Served: Lucas, Ottawa, Counties Served: Crawford, Huron, with horses, cows, chickens, ducks, Sandusky, Wood and Monroe, MI Seneca and Wyandot turkeys, dogs, and a goat named n Parkview Foundation, Inc. n Toledo-Lucas County CareNet Squirrel. As an avid lover of animals, Parkview Breast Health Program Keeping the Komen Promise she has been riding horses since 419-633-7302 419-842-0800 she was four years old. She attends Project Services: Education, screen- Project Services: Diagnosis and Elmwood High School where she will ing and diagnosis patient navigation be a junior this fall. Counties Served: Defiance, Paulding, County Served: Lucas Van Wert and Williams n University of Toledo n ProMedica Cancer Institute Health Science Campus C.A.R.E.S. (Collaboration, From Gray to Pink Access, Reduction of Barriers, 419-383-4817 Empowerment, and Screening) Project Services: Diagnosis, screen- 419-291-5879 ing and patient assistance Project Services: Education, screen- Counties Served: Hardin, Seneca ing and diagnosis and Shelby Counties Served: Defiance, Erie, n YWCA of Northwest Ohio Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca YWCA of Northwest Ohio and Wood and Susan G. Komen n ProMedica Monroe Breast Health Education and Regional Hospital Early Detection Program Put Yourself First Today 419-241-3235 734-240-4234 Project Services: Education and With her Miss Teen Ohio International Project Services: Screening screening title she was encouraged to choose and diagnosis County Served: Lucas a platform that she truly believed in. County Served: Monroe, MI “I picked the Susan G. Komen Foun- dation because I have always raised awareness for breast cancer. For the past 10 years I have hosted an event ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink.’ Every- one at the rodeo wears pink and the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen foundation” she said. “Knowing that this foundation is one of the best and helps so many people it was simple for me to choose Susan G. Komen for my platform.”

Next up she will head down to Jack- sonville, Florida to compete for Miss From left: Komen Board President, Teresa McHugh; Pink Ribbon Sponsor, Josh Teen International 2015. If she wins in Luck of Luck Landscaping; Executive Director, Mary Westphal; and Nate Segall Jacksonville, then her goal is to make of AccuShred, presenting sponsor of Power of the Promise her platform a reality internationally.

The Promise • Page 6 KOMEN RESPONDS TO RECENT USPSTF RECOMMENDATIONS

On April 20, 2015 the United States Pre- Breast cancer is the leading cause of that appropriate screening can lead to ventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) cancer death in women aged 40-59 early detection and save lives in the released recommendations advising in the United States, and is the sec- fight against breast cancer. women to start receiving mammo- ond-leading cause of cancer death grams every two years starting at age in American women overall. 50. By this instruction, it is suggested the USPSTF advises against screening Only a small percent of breast cancers MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY! for women ages 40 to 49. are hereditary, meaning over 90 per- You can support your community cent of women and men diagnosed by donating to Komen Northwest The USPSTF reasons some women in do not have a family history of disease. their 40s will benefit from receiving Since the vast majority of breast can- Ohio today. screening, while others will be harmed. cers are not hereditary, early detec- Please visit www.komennwohio.org The panel concludes women in their tion and effective treatment of breast call 419-724-2873, or mail a check to: 40s may suffer from the effects of cancer remain the best line of defense Komen Northwest Ohio radiation from multiple tests and the against mortality from this disease for 3100 W. Central Avenue stress of over-diagnosis. the largest numbers of women. These Suite 235 new recommendations may present Toledo, OH 43606 The recommendations are receiving economic barriers, such as a change in widespread criticism from patient insurance coverage, which would pre- advocates, medical experts and orga- vent individuals who are unaware that nizations, including Susan G. Komen. they are at a high risk for the disease from receiving appropriate screening. Millions of women today will be signifi- KOMEN LOSES cantly impacted by these suggestions. Recommending women avoid screen- CLOSE FRIEND It is a concern that these recommen- ing for breast cancer until age 50 will dations may cause women under 50 put individuals at a higher risk of death (continued from page 1) to delay getting screened for breast from the disease. Komen recommends Executive Director of Komen North- cancer and that could potentially women receive yearly mammograms west Ohio. pose life-threatening health problems. starting at age 40. It has been proven Due to her commitment to the com- munity, strong perseverance through- out her battle, and because she was MAMMOGRAM CLINICS an inspiration to all that knew her, n Tuesday, July 21, 2015 – ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital Mary Chris has been selected as Call for appointment: 419-897-8328 the 2015 Toledo Race for the Cure

n Tuesday, August 4, 2015 – ProMedica Fremont Memorial “In Memory Of” honoree. Call for appointment: 419-333-2036 At the Komen Gala event in 2013, n Friday, September 18, 2015 – ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Mary Chris taught all of us the mean- Call for appointment: 419-436-6690 ing of her favorite Polish phrase

n Tuesday, September 29, 2015 – ProMedica Bay Park Hospital, ‘Nie Die Sie’ meaning ‘Never Give Up.’ Women’s Services Her family, including husband Marty; Call for appointment: 419-734-8080 sons, Mark and John; and daughter Maureen Hildebrand will follow these n Tuesday, January 19, 2016 ProMedica Bay Park Women’s Services at Port Clinton words of wisdom and never give up Call for appointment: 419-734-8080 on trying to find a cure. They will continue to fight with a team in her MAMMOGRAMS OFFERED honor – Team MC – at the Toledo Race for the Cure and are hopeful n Fostoria Community Hospital – For more information call: 419-383-4817 for the future and our vision of a world without breast cancer.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Non-Profit n July 10 US Postage Pink at the Park PAID n July 26 Toledo, OH Women’s Only Permit No. 242 3100 W. Central Ave., Suite 235 Triathlon & Dri-Tri Toledo, OH 43606 n August 14 Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon “Fashionably Late” n August 22 Pink at the Bay n August 29 Race for the Cure Registration/Fashion Show Franklin Park Mall n September 3 Harness Race for the Cure Hancock County Fairgrounds 10 REASONS n September 12 TO REGISTER FOR THE FINDLAY AND TOLEDO RACE FOR THE CURE Komen Northwest Ohio 1. There are prizes! Participate in the event and you may be REWARDED for coming. Survivor Breakfast Who doesn’t like to win prizes? 2. You don’t even have to show up! You can register to run or walk the 5K, but you can also Sleep In for the Cure, and you still get a t-shirt out of it, while raising money 2015 BOARD MEMBERS to support the fight against breast cancer. Teresa McHugh, President 3. Make a new friend, or two. Thousands of people participate in the Race. Michele Murnen Rice, You are bound to connect with someone new! Vice President 4. Wear everything pink you own without being judged! 5. Carry on a tradition, or start a new one. After all, the Race only happens once a year! Marianne Peters, CPA, Treasurer 6. It’s easy! This is an event for all ages; bring your family and friends! Lori Decker, Secretary 7. Enjoy free food and entertainment while you participate. Deborah Barnett It won’t even feel like you’re exercising! William Conlisk 10 8. Meet survivors, listen to stories, make connections, get INSPIRED!REASONS Lori Edgeworth 9. Tailgate with your team before the Race! Bring a table and chairs for the pre-Race Shaneli Fernando, M.D. celebration and a cooler and grill for post-Race celebration. You are officially invited Molly Meyers to the before and after party! Bryan Minges 10. MAKE A DIFFERENCE ... by funding local grants and research, and saving the lives Charlie Soto of uninsured men and women touched by breast cancer. Amy Thorpe Wiley

STAFF Mary Westphal, Executive Director Shannon Andersen Special Events/ Mission Coordinator Amber Currie Minority Breast Health Coordinator Stephanie Pilgrim Marketing & Communications Manager Leslie Schubargo Special Events Manager ® Vanessa Stein The Promise is Published by Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Phone: 419-724-CURE (2873) and 1-877-604-CURE (2873) Fax: 419-724-2874 Affiliate Administrator Email: [email protected] Website: www.komennwohio.org Aubrey Whewell The Komen Northwest Ohio Affiliate serves the counties of: Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Community Outreach Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Logan, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Manager Seneca, Shelby, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, Wyandot and Monroe county, Michigan.