October 2013

MILESTONES FOR SPIELMAN FUND SUPPORTERS IN 2013

Panera Breads/Covelli Enterprises, who host the annual 5K race Step Up for Stefanie, has raised over OSU COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER $250,000 in just two years for research! OSU COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL & JAMES CANCER HOSPITAL & SOLOVE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Tough Enough to Wear Pink Horseshow broke the SOLOVE RESEARCH INSTITUTE $150,000 milestone for the Stefanie Spielman Patient RESEARCH • EDUCATION • HOPE Assistance Fund with this annual event!

Stef’s Celebrate Life Tailgate surpassed the $150,000 mark in two short years to support visit us online: Connect with the technology needs of the Stefanie Spielman THANK YOU FOR $13 MILLION! Comprehensive Breast Center! spielmanfund.com the Spielman Fund:

Ride for the Ribbon horseshows has reached the Chix with Stix annual golf outing has raised to date Make a gift and read more in-depth facebook.com/SpielmanFund What motivates you? Is it your own disease? Is it a friend? Is it a loved one? Stef asked $125,000 mark in donations! over $300,000 for breast cancer research and news and information at our online us these questions for a reason. Until we find out what motivates us, we won’t be able will have completed its 15th year of supporting the to achieve our mission — a cancer-free world. I can tell you that my family, friends and Thank you to our K-12 schools and universities across home, SpielmanFund.com. @SpielmanFund Spielman Fund this fall! the United States for raising over $100,000 this year community motivate me. You all motivate me to continue this fight against cancer and to Continue the Fight! continue to live out Stef’s mission to find a cure. The 12th Annual Angel Open golf outing swung over the $250,000 in donations mark! The Spielman Funds have reached over $13 MILLION! This is an incredible number we have achieved and it is thanks to all of you. But what is even more impressive than Sign up to receive the bi-monthly Spielman Fund eNewsletter: go.osu.edu/SpielmanEmailNewsletter the amount of money raised is how the money is being used — 100 percent of your gift goes directly to support the Fund’s efforts. The Spielman Fund is devoted to advancing research in breast cancer and finding a cure we can pass along to our children. Currently, the Fund is focused on supporting the following areas:

NON-PROFIT • Development of new breast cancer drugs U.S. POSTAGE • Tissue banks — human breast cancer tissue samples used to make discoveries and new drug targets PAID • Recruitment of the best and brightest physicians and researchers through Professorships and Fellowships COLUMBUS OH Continue to Fight. PERMIT NO. 711 • Support for research studies Please take a moment to read the article on pages 9 – 11 to learn more about the research being conducted. 660 Ackerman Road PO Box 183112 In addition, we are making an impact on patient care. The Stefanie Spielman Patient Assistance Fund Continue to Live. Columbus, Ohio assists breast cancer patients and their families who are struggling to afford the costs associated with 43218-3112 treatment. The Fund has provided essential equipment and services including: circulation pumps for Make an impact on the fight against breast cancer. 100 percent of your gift goes lymphedema, compression garments, wigs, nutrition supplements, gas cards, restaurant gift cards and to breast cancer research at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – assistance with transportation. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. To continue these efforts and to continue the growth of the Spielman Funds, we all have to be on board. Figure out what motivates you and you will be successful. I made a promise to continue what Stef started, and By Mail: Online: By Phone: over the years I have learned that I cannot do it alone. It is within this community of survivors, doctors, nurses, friends and family that we will find a cure. If we continue to give money, support, hope and love, it will continue The Stefanie Spielman Fund Giveto.osu.edu/Spielman 614-293-3752 to grow. I’ve been given a mission, I’ve been given a passion, and that is why I am here. for Breast Cancer Research P.O. Box 183112 Thanks to The James and to all of you — I believe a cure will be found. Columbus, OH 43218-3112 God Bless, CHAMPION OF HOPE – SHANNON PETERSON

In life, we come across those who give selflessly other people involved in the OSUCCC – James Stefanie of their time, energy and love to help many cancer Spielman Fund. Shannon Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center Leadership survivors while continuing to fight and further our wants to encourage others mission. Shannon Peterson is one of those people not to be overwhelmed by Michael A. Caligiuri, MD and that is why she’s been honored with the 2013 the idea of fundraising and Director, The Ohio State University Champion of Hope Award. understand that every dollar Comprehensive Cancer Center raised counts and will make CEO, James Cancer Hospital and Receiving this award has allowed Shannon to Solove Research Institute a difference. share the story of how Stefanie impacted her life. Medical Oncology “Receiving the Champion of Hope award was a very Shannon’s husband, Lee, Charles Shapiro, MD humbling experience; it was such an honor and a summed it up best when he said, “Supporting the day I will never forget.” Shannon recognizes the Spielman Fund is not a hobby or something Shannon Surgical Oncology William Farrar, MD platform she has been given by receiving this award does for fun, she believes in this cause in her heart and plans on using it to motivate others and get and in her soul.” Radiation Oncology Julia White, MD

Breast Imaging Selin Carkaci, MD

Reconstructive Surgery STEFANIE’S TEAM OF HOPE Michael Miller, MD Stefanie’s Team of Hope greased up their bikes and put on their helmets for another exciting ride in Pelotonia 13. As the lead grassroots fundraising peloton, Stefanie’s Team of Hope, led by Shannon Peterson, had Stefanie Spielman Fund for big goals for 2013. Since Pelotonia began, the team has raised more than $1 million for research at the Breast Cancer Research OSUCCC – James!

Founder Stefanie’s Team of Hope had 203 total team members for Pelotonia 13 and hope to have raised $400,000 this Chris Spielman year. “We are going to beat cancer by growing our team. More riders will equal more money, which will fund OSUCCC – James Assistant more research so we can end cancer,” says Shannon. Vice President of Development Steve Chaykowski Shannon shared her mission for Stefanie’s Team of Hope. “Our peloton was created to honor Stefanie and to carry on her legacy of hope. To raise awareness for the Spielman Fund, and to do our part to raise as much OSUCCC – James Senior money as we can to find a cure for all cancers.” With the help of Shannon and other riders like you, Stefanie’s Director of Development Jennifer McDonald Team of Hope will continue to grow and her mission to find a cure will be made possible. OSUCCC – James Chief Communications Officer Theresa DiNardo Brown

Editors Jessica Holstine Margaret Stone

Contributors Katie Brennan Kim Collins Jennifer Hargett To join the 2014 Stefanie’s Jennifer McDonald Team of Hope Peloton, contact Terri Stone [email protected].

2 3 MAKING A STATEMENT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The Stefanie Spielman Fund is excited to announce our partnership with soHza, an online jewelry retailer where you can find beautiful handcrafted jewelry made by female artisans from around the world, particularly in areas where survival is a daily struggle. The jewelry is made from local hardwoods, beads and other materials—some is even made from recycled bullet casings melted down and given new life. With this partnership, we are able to connect women here with stories of survival by women from around the world.

When you purchase a piece of soHza jewelry from the “Stefanie Spielman Fund Collection” at sohza.com, soHza will give a portion of the sale back to the Fund, helping women here and all over the world.

soHza co-founders Vicki Miller and Cassi Baker showcased their new fall pieces with Maddie Spielman, Stefanie’s daughter, as well as Stefanie’s sister and niece who all assisted in selecting the items for this special collection.

soHza was founded on one simple belief—“when a women is at the center of change, anything is possible.” The soHza artisans are making a difference in their own THE STEFANIE SPIELMAN COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CENTER lives and the communities around them, making them an ideal partner for the Spielman Fund. 4 Floors with 117,400 square feet of space to offer the full continuum of breast cancer care — from prevention and screening through detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship — in one convenient, world-class facility.

Help us Continue Sees 300+ patients per day . KROGER’S GENEROUS SUPPORT Since 2004, Kroger has been a major corporate sponsor toThe first three ribbons are up on the Fightwall.

The rest are waiting for you. Right now, Offers: Kroger is inviting all Buckeye Fans to join in and supporter of the OSUCCC – James and is the leading the fight against breast cancer by purchasing a pink ribbon at any Kroger register. They’re only a dollar and 100% of the proceeds supporter of the Spielman Fund. Through their efforts • Breast Imaging (digital • Genetic Counseling • Phlebotomy benefit the Stefanie Spielman Fund at

The James. So help make a

difference and stop by your with Pink Ribbons sales, support of Stefanie’s Champions, mammography, ultrasound) • Hope’s Boutique • Psychosocial Services local Kroger today. As a

thank you for your support, everyone purchasing

a pink ribbon will get a pink football balloons, coin boxes, pink bags, wristbands • Chemotherapy • Laboratory Services • Radiation Oncology free Cheryl’s cookie.* *While supplies last and much more, Kroger has donated over $2.6 million • Clinical Trials • Medical Oncology • Reconstructive Surgery to the OSUCCC – James and the Spielman Fund. Kroger • Diagnostic and Nuclear • Nutrition Services • Survivorship Classes is dedicated to The James vision to create a cancer-free Imaging • Oncology Rehabilitation • Surgical Oncology world, one person, one discovery at a time.

Kroger’s generous gifts have made possible the OSUCCC

Chris Spielman Houses more than from a wide spectrum of specialties. Maddie Spielman – James goal of translating research into high-quality 120 experts Urban Meyer Ohio State Head Football Coach patient care and education programs so cancer patients can become survivors.

Trademarks of The Ohio State University are used with permission. Kroger is a Proud Sponsor of Ohio State Athletics. © 2012 The Kroger Co. Ranked 7th on a list of Ohio LEED-certified spaces (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification awarded February 2013.)

4 5 TO THE PROUD SUPPORTERS Thank You OF THE SPIELMAN FUND! with breast cancer. They had both and their supporters, more been in the bowling business for than $156,400 has been raised 21 years and knew they could for a Digital Tomosynthesis bring a large group together to machine through the Stefanie have fun and raise money for the Spielman Technology Fund. This Spielman Fund. This year they had machine allows for a 3D view teams from West Virginia, Indiana, of breast tissue and is critical Cleveland, Dayton, Ashland and for those seeking the latest all of the communities surrounding advancements in breast cancer Jersey Mike’s raised more than Columbus. This year’s event What began as a simple T-shirt difference and find a cure by diagnosis and treatment. For JD Equipment, a family-owned $28,000 during March to benefit brought the three-year fundraising sale idea by local firefighters organizing a 5K race to benefit more information, please visit business founded in Plain City, the Spielman Fund through total to more than $30,000. to raise funds for breast cancer the Spielman Fund. Their first year stefscelebratelifetailgate.org. Ohio, and Ohio’s largest John their Month of Giving campaign. research has now grown into was an overwhelming success, Deere equipment dealer, donates Throughout March, customers Tiffin, Ohio’s largest 5K race. The resulting in 800 participants and a portion of each sale of John could make donations at the 2nd Annual Tiffin Firefighters raising more than $22,000. Deere Select Series riding lawn register at 14 central Ohio Jersey 5K & Fun Run was held on mowers to the Spielman Fund. Mike’s locations. On March 27, Sept. 29. Last year’s inaugural The effort focuses on sales of 100% of the proceeds from lunch event welcomed more than 350 tractors in which they donate were donated to the Spielman participants and raised more than anywhere from $10 to $70 for Fund. Jersey Mike’s continued $9,700 for the Spielman Fund. each one sold. JD Equipment their support by donating boxed “We chose the Spielman Fund has been contributing to the lunches to two other Community because we wanted the money Spielman Fund since 2010. For Partner golf outings supporting the Congratulations to Buckeyes we raise to stay in Ohio and be more information, please visit OSUCCC – James. for a Cure cofounders Jonathan used for breast cancer research. Mad River Mountain’s Pretty jdequipment.com. JD Equipment Cochran and Alexander Bork The Spielman Fund has a great in Pink event held this year on has raised $28,000 over the past for creating the world’s largest reputation for responsibly using Feb. 10 at Mad River Mountain in year to support the Spielman Fund. buckeye necklace and raising the money raised and the benefits Mansfield, Ohio, continued to fight of its work are easy to see here Stef’s Celebrate Life Tailgate $20,000 to support the Spielman continues to carry on Stefanie’s breast cancer and conquer the Fund. “It’s hard to believe the final at home,” says Rob Chappell, slopes to support the Spielman Tiffin Firefighter and Event passions of family, breast stages of our four-year project cancer fundraising, serving Fund. This sixth annual co-ed race are coming to an end. Seeing Organizer. In August, they hosted and rail jam event encouraged a Cancer Center Charity Dinner others and Ohio State football. the reaction to our program from The event celebrated its third male and female skiers and those affected by breast cancer as well with a portion supporting riders to participate in a fun-filled the Spielman Fund. year anniversary on Sept. 14 by has been very enriching,” says welcoming family, friends and day of activities including raffles, Bowl for the Cure celebrated Jonathan Cochran. The group The 2nd Annual Courage, supporters to an Upper Arlington giveaways, live music and fun on- its 3rd annual bowling event to assembled 16,000 buckeyes in Conquer & Cure 5K will be held neighborhood party. The annual mountain events. In addition, Mad strike out breast cancer in April a uniquely designed “Block O” on Oct. 5 in historic downtown tailgate hosts guests for a day River Mountain donated $1 from The Spielman Gridiron Classic at Sequoia Pro Bowl. The event display case that is currently Canal Winchester and led by of food, music, football and every lift ticket sold that day to is in its sixth football season and featured two days of bowling by housed at the Stefanie Spielman breast cancer survivors and race fun while honoring Stefanie’s the Spielman Fund. Since 2008, motivates high school students 135 teams to benefit the Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center. creators Jodi Brown and Angie commitment to finding a cure for Pretty in Pink continues to grow to raise money for the Spielman Fund. Organizers Chris and Paula Each buckeye is individually Abel. The two ladies quickly this devastating disease. Through and has raised more than $7,900 Fund. So far, the events have Weatherman started the event in numbered and linked to a decided they wanted to work the efforts of the Celebrate Life for the Spielman Fund. raised more than $82,000. When 2011 after Paula was diagnosed supporter’s name. together to give back, make a Tailgate committee members the season is complete, Chris

6 7 during the Auto-Plus NHRA The first annualTurtles Fore TOGETHER, WE ARE WORKING TO Nationals racing event in Reading, Spielman golf outing was held Penn., the weekend of October on July 27 at the Little Turtle Golf CREATE A CANCER-FREE-WORLD 3 – 6. For more information, visit Club and raised $45,795 for the The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research mactools.com. Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast supports scientific studies that can be translated to innovative Cancer Research. The event patient care at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer hosted 152 golfers and sold out Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute three weeks prior to the event (OSUCCC – James). Some of the most talented and experienced date. Chris Spielman spoke to the researchers in the world are working to find cures for breast crowd before the dinner portion Spielman hosts an assembly at the cancer at the OSUCCC – James, and all of them share Stefanie’s of the event. One participating school that raises the most money dream of a cancer-free world. to inspire students to get involved family set up a lemonade stand on in the local community and to award the 6th hole during the event and With help from the Spielman Fund, these researchers are creating drugs and developing therapies that bring a scholarship in Stefanie’s honor. raised $202 toward the cause. The their ultimate goal of ending cancer closer to reality. Herein, some of these scientists explain their research and Little Turtle Poker Group raised how they are assisting in the global battle against breast cancer – a battle we are all fighting with Stefanie in mind. MAC Tools, a national company $10,700 of the total donation and based in Westerville, Ohio, is The 3rd Annual Step Up for is already enthusiastically raising As you read about their remarkable work, remember that it would not be possible without the generous continuing its efforts to raise Stefanie 5K/2-mile run/walk event money for next year’s event. support of caring people like you. money for the Spielman Fund took place on Sunday, Sept. 15, on this October. In 2012, MAC raised The Ohio State University campus. In August, the All Ohio Balloon $32,000 for the Fund by selling This fun and family-friendly event Festival raised $5,000 for the Research Strategy breast cancer samples from women who received was presented by Panera Bread Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast special edition “Wrenching the The Spielman Fund helps OSUCCC – James care at The James, along with the types of Cure” toolboxes to MAC Tool and managed by M3S Sports and Cancer Research through their treatments they received and the results of their benefited the Stefanie Spielman Tethered Balloon Rides. For three scientists advance breast cancer research in Distributors, bringing the two-year numerous ways, including: outcomes,” says Shapiro, a professor of Internal donation to more than $48,000. In Fund for Breast Cancer Research days, the organization offered hot Medicine at Ohio State and member of the Cancer addition, the Spielman Fund logo at the OSUCCC – James. The air balloon rides at Union County • Creation of a Tissue Archive Services and Tumor Control Program at the OSUCCC – James. is on the MAC Tool-sponsored race started and finished at Ohio Airport in Marysville, Ohio. Bank – collections of healthy and cancerous NHRA Top Fuel Dragster running Stadium. To learn more about the breast tissue samples that scientists can use The Tissue Archive Services and the Tumor event, visit stepupforstefanie.org. for comparison and analysis to uncover elements Bank allow for promising genes or proteins that of cancer formation and develop more are discovered in the laboratory using cell lines successful treatments. or animal models to be quickly tested for their importance and relevance to human breast cancers • Development of sophisticated imaging that come from patients. technologies that detect cancer earlier when it can be more effectively treated. Examples of research conducted using these resources include the molecular factors associated • Identification of treatment targets and the with estrogen receptor-negative, progesterone development of drug-therapy regimens that can receptor-negative and HER-2 negative (or “triple- save lives and give patients a higher quality of life. negative”) breast cancers, and the molecular factors associated with tamoxifen resistance. Triple- Targeting triple -negative breast center negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for about 15 percent of all breast cancers and has few Charles Shapiro, MD, director treatment options. of Breast Medical Oncology and leader of the breast cancer research OSUCCC – James research teams have made program at the OSUCCC – James, important discoveries relating to TNBC using these says the Spielman Fund helped banks, and their work has led to grants from the National make the Spielman Breast Cancer Cancer Institute to further support the research. Shapiro Tissue Bank possible. One large-scale study supported by NCI grants and 2012 Buckeyes Go Pink Game “This invaluable resource provides thousands of the Spielman Fund showed that small molecules

continued on next page... 8 9 called microRNAs can be used “In collaboration with Dr. Shapiro, our research “Our data from an animal model suggest that certain A study led by researchers at the OSUCCC – to define four subtypes of TNBC. focuses on developing new therapeutic strategies to chemotherapy can overactivate brain cells called James, and supported in part by the Spielman Fund, The study, led by Shapiro and enhance the outcomes in these patients,” says Chen, microglia, and that this contributes to localized suggests that an experimental drug known as AS1411 Kay Huebner, PhD, along with a member of the Molecular Carcinogenesis and inflammation and changes in brain cells,” Lustberg can reduce breast cancer aggressiveness, reverse collaborators in Italy, could lead to Chemoprevention Program at the OSUCCC – James. says, noting that microglia are involved in neurological resistance to a drug called fulvestrant and perhaps new screening methods, prognostic disorders such as multiple sclerosis and other improve the effectiveness of other breast cancer Chen and colleagues are trying not only to find Huebner markers and targeted treatments for neuroinflammatory conditions. “But we believe we drugs. Findings from this study suggest a new strategy this often-fatal cancer. therapeutic agents that kill TNBC cells, but to reduce are the first to tie them to chemotherapy-induced for treating breast cancer. the metastatic capability and stem cell population cognitive deficits.” “Treating women with triple-negative breast cancer of these cells. Chen’s team is working with different Specifically, AS1411 inhibits a protein is challenging because this malignancy can be agents that can slow aggression and eliminate called nucleolin that plays a critical very different genetically from one patient to chemoresistance in these cells. Targeting Cancer tumors role in the microRNA maturation another,” Shapiro says. “We believe these microRNA The laboratory of Michael Tweedle, process. “This study of the role of signatures define novel subsets of triple-negative “With support from the Spielman Fund, we have PhD, a professor of Radiology who nucleolin in microRNA regulation has breast cancer and offer new insights into the biology developed drugs that target different molecular holds the Stefanie Spielman Chair clear clinical implications,” says Carlo defects in cancer, which enhances current treatment, of the disease and better ways to treat patients.” in Cancer Imaging and is a member Croce Croce, MD, principal investigator slows the progression and prevents the recurrence of of the Experimental Therapeutics for this study and director of human cancer genetics “These findings strongly suggest that microRNAs the disease,” says Chen, noting that these drugs are Program at the OSUCCC – James, at Ohio State. Croce also is a member of the MBCG play an important role in TNBC and might be used in preclinical development. Tweedle has developed a drug that not only Program at the OSUCCC – James. to better identify the most effective treatment detects cancer but also treats it with a radioactive for a patient’s tumor,” adds Huebner, a professor Targeting Chemo Brain isotope, Lutetium-177, upon discovery. First author Flavia Pichiorri, PhD, of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical assistant professor in the Division Spielman Fund revenue also helped a team of Genetics at Ohio State who is also a member of the “It’s like a dirty bomb. It kills cancer within just a small of Hematology at Ohio State and a Ohio State researchers generate preliminary Molecular Biology and Cancer Genetics (MBCG) space—a millimeter or two,” says Tweedle, who adds member of the MBCG Program at data that led to an Idea Grant from Pelotonia, the Program at the OSUCCC – James. “MicroRNAs that this work is continuing with “an improved version the OSUCCC – James, notes that annual grassroots bicycle tour that raises money can help us improve and personalize therapies for of the drug that has fewer side effects and stronger nucleolin is a promising therapeutic for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James, to individual patients.” tumor localization.” Pichiorri target for microRNA modulation in help them study a possible cause and treatment for cancer cells. “To our knowledge,” she says, “this is the chemotherapy-induced cognitive deficits. Tweedle also is making Optical Surgical Navigation In another study of TNBC supported first large study to show a clear association between imaging agents designed to reduce positive margins by the Spielman Fund, Erin Macrea, nucleolin and specific microRNAs that are causally Nearly a third of breast cancer patients who receive after breast cancer surgery. “These agents use the MD, an assistant professor of involved in cancer.” Medical Oncology, is working to chemotherapy report problems with memory, same kind of ‘bloodhound’ targeting peptide, but with determine whether inhibiting the concentration, attention and understanding during both a PET imaging radiolabel and a second label that action of a pair of proteins will and after treatment. Sometimes called “chemo brain,” emits a fluorescent light that the surgeon can see on a Your Support these deficits can also be a problem for patients Macrea improve outcomes for patients with video screen above his or her surgery,” he explains. Our vision at the OSUCCC – James is to create a triple-negative disease. treated for other malignancies, including ovarian and cancer-free world, a vision that Stefanie Spielman prostate cancers. The cause is poorly understood, There is always a need for drugs to treat cancers that shared. The advancements in breast cancer research “Our study at Ohio State will be the first phase II and there is no treatment. have escaped initial diagnosis and evaded treatment. and care outlined in this newsletter will benefit not clinical trial to evaluate a novel therapeutic strategy Tweedle’s innovative work offers a lifesaving only the people of central Ohio but everywhere by for patients with metastatic TNBC,” says Macrae, who But Maryam Lustberg, MD, assistant opportunity for patients and provides a model for professor of Medical Oncology at contributing to the global cause against this disease. also is a member of the Experimental Therapeutics other labs around the world to utilize. Even better, improvements in breast cancer treatment Program at the OSUCCC – James. Ohio State and a member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC – will be translated to the care of patients with other Ching-Shih Chen, PhD, a professor James, and Courtney DeVries, PhD, Targeting microRNAs forms of this devastating disease. Thanks to your support, we are coming ever closer to realizing our of Medicinal Chemistry and professor of Neuroscience and Another important area of study in the search for shared vision while offering hope to millions. Pharmacognosy at Ohio State, and Lustberg Psychology at Ohio State, have new breast cancer treatments involves microRNA his team are developing several evidence linking these cognitive molecules, which help cells control the amount and new drugs that target triple-negative difficulties to the overactivity of a type kinds of proteins they make. Abnormal levels of breast cancer. Their goal is to of immune cell in the brain. They have certain microRNAs are a hallmark of many cancers. Chen stop the disease from spreading, also identified an anti-inflammatory eradicate cancer stem cells and enhance the drug called minocycline that might effectiveness of current therapies. calm the overexcited cells and ease DeVries the symptoms. 10 11 Upcoming Events

Rocky Boots: Give Cancer the Boot! Heads Up Bands Throughout Aug. 2014 Ongoing Effort Rocky Brands, Inc./Durango will donate $2 Heads Up Bands™ are non-slip for each pair of specially made breast cancer boots head bands that will keep even (RD3557) to the Stefanie Spielman Patient Assistance the finest or curliest of hair Fund. For more information, visit rockyboots.com. in place. You can purchase authentic Spielman Fund Kroger Pink Ribbon Campaign Headbands and 100 percent Throughout October of the proceeds from every $15 band sold will go Don’t forget to buy your pink ribbon for a to the Spielman Fund (at participating stores and dollar at your local Kroger store. In addition, be on online). Heads Up Bands were born from the the lookout for pink tag items throughout the store, devastating diagnosis of breast cancer. When “My mom was the most selfless all to support the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast your hair grows back with all its crazy curl, these person I have ever met in my life. Cancer Research. handmade bands are a necessity. Wearers receive And my dad — I probably don’t many compliments and inquires about these curl- tell him often enough — but he Spielman Gridiron Classic controlling bands, making it clear that the bands turn inspires me every day.” Throughout October a negative into a positive! For more information, visit headsupbands.com. — Maddie Spielman The Spielman Gridiron Classic is a series of THE SPIELMAN LEGACY statewide high school football games that take Donatos Pizza place in the fall. The games showcase Ohio high Throughout October school teams and create community awareness Maddie Spielman is now a sophomore at Ohio State dad loved each other that made our family special. It for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Eat more pizza and support the Stefanie Spielman with a strong interest in broadcast journalism, most was how much they loved other people and what they Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Fund for Breast Cancer Research! All month long 25 likely in sports. The direction is logical, having grown up went through to try to help others.” Participating teams raise money for their schools as cents will be donated to the Spielman Fund for every in the spotlight alongside her father, Chris, a celebrated well as for breast cancer research. Chris Spielman large pizza ordered. Buckeye and NFL football player. Yet, it’s her tenacity Only 4 years old when her mom’s illness was diagnosed, will visit the school that raises the most money and Maddie had the benefit of a strong role model in Stefanie, and grace at age 18 that inspires others as she picks host an inspirational school assembly. For information SATURDAY OHIO STATE up the cancer fight in memory of her mom, Stefanie, who showed amazing strength, resilience and an ability about upcoming games, visit sgcfootball.com. OCTOBER VS. TH PENN who passed away in 2009 at the age of 42. to avoid self-pity. Big sister to Noah, 16, Macy, 11, 26 STATE and Audrey, 10, Maddie now lives on campus and fills Pink Ribbon Bagels at Central Ohio Panera Bread® Get ready to show off your best PINK tailgate at the October 26th game. Judges will roam the following tailgating lots to pick out the top 3, who will get awesome prizes from Kroger: East, West, South, Coming Into Her Own her time with classes, intramural sports and speaking Bakery-Cafes St. John and French Field House lots. Have your tailgate ready early. Judging will take place 4 hours before kick-off. The winning tailgate engagements in support of cancer research. Throughout October will actually be displayed on the scoreboard during the game so Before university officials and supporters at the you have to go BIG! In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Proud Sponsor of Ohio State Athletics 1ST PLACE $1,000 Tailgate including: an at-home tailgate Ohio Union, Maddie Spielman helped launch the Being a Buckeye was her first and only choice for a WINNING party for 30 and a $500 Kroger gift card. Month, all central Ohio Panera Bread bakery-cafes PINK TAILGATES 2ND PLACE $500 Kroger gift card But for Ohio State campaign on October 4, 2012. college education. She made the decision, in part, to $250 Kroger gift card will be supporting the cause with pink ribbon RECEIVE: 3RD PLACE help sustain her mom’s legacy. “I feel like I’ve been Trademarks of The Ohio State University are used with permission. © 2013 The Kroger Co. She expressed her admiration for her mom and bagels. A portion of the proceeds from every bagel for the care provided by The Ohio State University a part of Ohio State all my life, but now I really am sold will benefit the Spielman Fund. You also can Buckeyes Go Pink Football Game Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James a part of it,” she said. “My freshman year was more conveniently pre-order them for group events, staff Ohio State vs. Penn State Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research than I ever could have hoped for, and I absolutely meetings or parties. Forms will be in stores. Stop by October 26, 2013 Institute. Heartwarming photos of her family taken love it. The sense of unity and pride you feel as a Panera Bread in October to pick up your delicious over the years appeared on large screens around Buckeye is truly one of a kind. pink ribbon bagel or surprise your colleagues by You won’t want to miss the OSU vs. Penn State pink the Archie Griffin Ballroom. bringing bagels to your next meeting! game this year. We encourage you to wear your PINK “The James treats every patient like they treated to the game. In addition, be sure to Pink-Out your “When I think of my parents, one word comes to my mom, with compassion and respect and tailgate. Kroger will be awarding prizes for the top 3 mind: love,” she said. “My mom was the most selfless determination,” Spielman said. “I’ve always felt that pinked-out tailgates and you may see your tailgate person I have ever met in my life. And my dad — I cancer will be cured in my lifetime, and when it is, on the stadium scoreboard. probably don’t tell him often enough — but he inspires it will be at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove me every day. Yet, it wasn’t just how much my mom and Research Institute.”

12 13 Hope Through Research ...... $152.00 Patterson Dental Grins for a Good Cause...... $1,194.94 Community and Corporate Partners Hope’s Boutique Cocktail Hour...... $7,187.00 PDI Company Picnic ...... $110.00 Raise More Than $1.9 Million This Year! Iron Pony Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser...... $229.00 Peach Tree Books & Gifts Breast Cancer THE HONOR ROLL: J.D. Henderson Sports Lounge Golf Outing...... $600.00 Awareness Month...... $330.00 Academic Achievers Raise over $100,000 for the Spielman Funds! Jefferson Women’s Golf Association Pretty in Pink Pennies for Penny 5k ...... $627.00 During the 2012-2013 fiscal year, our Community and Corporate Partners raised Round Up...... $3,500.00 Phi Gamma Delta-FIJI Rivalry Run...... $10,000.00 The Spielman Fund is honored that elementary, middle and high schools have chosen to direct their fundraising efforts to support us. $1,944,597 for the Spielman Funds. Through bake sales, golf outings and many Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving...... $29,240.46 Pigskin Parents West Liberty Salem...... $3,500.00 Thank you for helping us get closer to a cancer-free world! creative endeavors, our partners are vital to the success of the Spielman Funds Just for the Cure of it Poker Run...... $1,450.00 Pink Light Bulbs...... $100.00 and are helping further our research and patient care. For more information about Karen Taylor Good Concert...... $250.00 Pink Out Golf Tournament ...... $905.00 how to become a partner, visit us online at spielmanfund.com or call 614-293-9341. Kenneth’s Hair Salons Breast Cancer Fundraiser . . . . . $1,789.45 Pink Out Purdue...... $5,607.95 Kenneth’s Hair Salons Employee Pink Day...... $395.00 Pink Strip Tutu Run...... $1,010.00 Barrington Elementary Buckeye Bonanza...... $3,268.56 Ridgeview Junior High School Breast Cancer Kent Browns Backers Breast Cancer Fundraiser. . . . . $2,500.00 Pizza Zone LLC Fundraiser ...... $117.00 Bellefontaine City Schools Jeans Day...... $1,011.00 Awareness Fundraiser ...... $590.00 Key4Women’s Forum ...... $5,191.26 Polly Biller Memorial Tailgate...... $500.00 1 Stop Bead Shop...... $111.75 College Traditions Collection Boxes...... $654.00 Brown Elementary School Fundraiser...... $285.26 Shawnee Lady Braves Basketball Team...... $485.00 KJ Tool Kits Inc. -Little Pink Tools...... $18,630.88 Precise Leads Breast Cancer Fundraiser ...... $630.00 97.1 The Fan’s Spielman Scramble...... $24,100.00 Columbus MMA Kali Stick Fighting Team ...... $1,502.00 Buckeye Central Local School District...... $100.00 Sisters of Notre Dame Elementary School...... $477.00 Kristi Frazier’s Surprise Birthday Party...... $125.00 Priority Mortgage Pink Ribbon Facebook Campaign . . . . $500.00 97.1 The Fan’s Football for Females...... $3,805.00 Columbus Real Estate Networking Fundraiser...... $76.00 South-Western Career Academy Pink T-Shirt Day...... $132.85 Kroger Company Chamberlain College of Nursing A&T’s Hair Studios...... $583.00 Complete Nutrition...... $4,363.00 PSC Metals Breast Cancer Fundraiser...... $667.00 Bakery Breast Cancer Fundraiser...... $860.37 Student Government Association...... $346.00 St. Catharine Dress Down Day ...... $225.00 Aaron’s, Inc. October Jeans Day...... $2,000.00 Cookie Throwdown...... $2,011.75 Rally for the Cure...... $390.00 Breast Cancer Awareness...... $220,178.69 Clark-Shawnee Student Council ...... $66.00 St. Columban School Breast Cancer Awareness Month. . . $500.00 Accent on Image...... $562.00 Courage, Conquer & Cure 5k...... $28,643.00 Ride for the Ribbon...... $5,967.28 Pink Tag Items...... $134,000.00 Coshocton High School Pink Out Football...... $525.00 St. Francis DeSales High School All in Against Cancer...... $190.00 Creative Learning Workshop...... $6,575.69 Robertson Heating Supply Co Breast Cancer Awareness. . $4,585.00 Silent Auction...... $335.00 Coventry Local School District...... $1,133.89 Breast Cancer Fundraiser ...... $1,200.00 Alpha Gamma Rho Classic Steer Show...... $1,000.00 Crown Lift Trucks Jeans Day...... $140.00 Safelite AutoGlass Fundraiser...... $2,468.98 Lair’s Hallmark Vera Bradley Ribbons Sales...... $250.00 Dublin Coffman High School Rock Shop Sylvania Southview Swing for the Cure...... $630.00 Alpha Rho - Alpha Delta Kappa...... $50.00 Dairy Queen Breast Cancer Awareness Month...... $1,100.00 Safety Solutions Breast Cancer Fundraiser...... $5,453.00 Laken Curtis Muskingum Livestock Auction...... $225.00 Cornhole Tournament ...... $127.00 Teays Valley High School Shoot for the Cure...... $1,000.00 Andrew’s Moving & Storage Jeans Day ...... $623.00 Dance for a Cure...... $1,044.00 Salon Demir Pink Fundraiser...... $400.00 Logan Cancer Support Group...... $731.60 Etna Elementary Hat Day...... $183.75 The Goddard School Breast Cancer Awareness Month. . . .$741.40 Angel Open...... $47,500.00 Dance for Spielman Fund & Dizzy Feet Scotch Doubles with a Twist Bowling Event...... $600.00 MAC Tool -Wrenching the Cure...... $32,000.00 Franklin Heights Key Club Pink Bracelet Sales ...... $151.00 Timken Senior High School Adult Booster Club ...... $105.00 Argo & Lehne Jewelers ...... $500.00 Foundation Capstone Project...... $601.50 Sharon Warrington Quilt Raffle ...... $700.00 Mad Dog Golf Outing ...... $650.00 Arthur Ulrich Company...... $510.00 Dart Tournament for Stefanie Spielman...... $560.00 Silpada Party...... $520.00 Gahanna Lincoln High School Football ...... $55.20 Upper Arlington Boys Hockey Team -Pink at the Rink. . . $2,095.28 Mad River Mountain Pretty in Pink ...... $3,164.51 Baker’s Golden Dairy Pink Campaign ...... $200.00 Dave McKee-Priority Mortgage Corp Skate for Hope 2012...... $10,000.00 Graham Middle School Hat Day...... $110.00 Utica Junior High School Pink Out Day...... $160.00 Facebook Fundraiser...... $275.00 Madison Correctional Institution NAACP Fundraisers. . . . $500.00 Bowl for a Cure...... $1,140.00 Skate for Hope 2013...... $24,000.00 Grove City High School Girl’s Soccer...... $404.72 Valley View Christian Schools...... $300.00 District 17 OES Cancer Project Walk-A-Thon...... $3,350.00 Madison County Junior Fair...... $67.50 Bowl for Breast Cancer...... $800.00 Southern Ohio PGA...... $1,367.00 Groveport Madison Breast Cancer Fundraiser...... $1,353.10 Waggoner Road Middle School Fundraiser ...... $247.32 DOC Popcorn International Popping for Pink...... $828.00 Make Bryn Du Pink ...... $1,000.00 Spielman Fund Dance...... $8,210.00 Box 15 Breast Cancer Fundraiser...... $713.00 Harmon Elementary School Student Council...... $200.00 West Hancock High School Charity Bowl...... $189.01 Dominion Homes Golf Outing...... $4,200.00 Marigold Caps Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser . . . .$205.00 Springhill Suites Grand Opening...... $1,487.00 Brice Christian Women’s Cancer Walk...... $525.00 Harrison High School DECA Students Westland High School Boys Basketball Team Donaldson Plastic Surgery Likes for Marion USBC Women’s Bowling...... $250.00 Scott Process Systems Inc. Breast Cancer Fundraiser. . . .$500.00 Bricker & Eckler Dress Down Day...... $323.00 Mother’s Day Cancer Research...... $225.00 and Key Club...... $200.00 Lives Campaign...... $1,393.00 McDonald’s Fundraiser...... $1,147.70 Brooks Brothers Shopping Event...... $1,183.94 St. John’s Women’s Ministry Women’s Celebration. . . . $2,678.00 Donatos Pizzeria Fundraiser...... $34,446.95 McDonald’s/Macoco LTD 2012 Fundraiser...... $59,431.30 Heritage Middle School Fundraiser...... $239.86 Westland High School Key Club Breast Buckeye Brown Backers...... $500.00 St. Michael the Archangel Church Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness ...... $200.00 Eagles Columbus Southside Auxiliary Fundraiser...... $168.95 McGraw-Hill Education Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser ...... $500.00 Heritage Middle School Spirit Week...... $231.20 Buckeye Classics Groupon Sales...... $262.00 William V. Fisher Catholic High School Eastwood Softball ...... $305.00 Awareness Campaign...... $1,625.00 St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Breast Cancer Fundraiser. . . $197.18 Hilliard High School Class of ‘62...... $300.00 Buckeye Cruise for Cancer...... $368,348.48 Spielman Fundraiser...... $593.00 Englewood Firefighters Association Breast MedComm Breast Cancer Awareness Employee Giving. . .$939.00 Stark County One Book One Community Literacy Program . . .$143.00 Imagine Harrisburg Breast Cancer Awareness ...... $181.37 Cool Tie Dye Pink Block O Tie Dye Sales ...... $2,000.00 Cancer Awareness ...... $3,500.00 Zane State College Criminal Justice Club Bake Sale. . . . $400.00 Mellow Mushroom Breast Cancer Awareness...... $3,312.00 State Highway Patrol Bake Sale...... $476.12 Immaculate Heart of Mary School Fundraiser...... $369.00 Fred Meyer Jewelry Sales...... $98.20 E-Retailing Associates Breast Cancer Memories Food & Spirits Pink Party...... $3,000.00 Stef’s Celebrate Life Tailgate...... $128,700.00 Jackson City School District...... $40.00 Spielman Gridiron Classic...... $44,076.74 JD Equipment Inc ...... $28,115.00 Awareness Month...... $7,405.39 Ministry in Marketing...... $35,000.00 Step Up for Stefanie ...... $172,890.75 KaJo Tailgate...... $12,960.00 Evelyn Locket & Kimley Tyson Memorial Walkathon. . . . .$1,110.00 John Clem Elementary School Elgin High School...... $557.45 Nail Trims for the Cure...... $834.50 Swing Fore! Cancer Research...... $310.00 First Community Bank Fundraiser...... $97.00 Breast Cancer Awareness...... $160.00 Marion Harding Football Pink Out...... $1,500.00 Michigan Game Auction...... $7,500.00 Newark Zonta International BC Fundraiser...... $3,500.00 Tiffin Firefighters5k...... $9,785.00 John Glenn High School Soccer...... $1,876.90 Nickles Bakery...... $16,250.00 Five Below...... $21.55 Massillon Tiger Booster Club...... $990.00 North Valley Bank October Fundraiser...... $90.23 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Horseshow...... $50,000.00 Notforgotten’s Night at the Races ...... $3,300.00 Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie...... $300.00 Jones Middle School Fall Production...... $2,601.53 Pickerington High School Central Pink Game...... $1,566.51 OCSEA Employee Breast Cancer Awareness...... $702.96 Trane Breast Cancer Awareness Day ...... $183.00 Rose Butler Jewelry Sales...... $195.00 Fueling the Cure ...... $8,937.69 Karrer & Sells Middle School Breast Cancer Fundraiser . . . $100.00 October Research Fundraiser...... $451.80 Unifirst Touchdown Promotion...... $3,525.00 West Jefferson High School Pink Game...... $2,194.10 Genoa Township Fire Department Breast Buckeyes for a Cure...... $20,000.00 Ohio Clerk of Courts Association Winter Conference. . . .$2,521.00 Marysville Lady Monarchs Pink Out...... $700.00 Cancer Awareness ...... $200.00 Urban Spa Fundraiser...... $210.00 Buckeyes Go Pink...... $361.00 National Society of Collegiate Scholars The Ultimate Goal...... Ohio Gratings, Inc. Jeans Fundraiser...... $1,000.00 Volvo Pink Equipment...... $6,440.00 Greenswell Triathlon for Hope...... $1,815.00 Fundraising for Cancers ...... $505.00 Burning River Lacrosse ...... $14,655.00 Ohio State Association of Emblem Clubs Fundraiser. . . . $100.00 Athens High School Boys Soccer...... $495.00 Greg Schilling Memorial Fund of the Marietta Waffle House Fundraiser ...... $120.25 C.R.C.I...... $1,200.00 New Philadelphia City Schools...... $400.00 Bloom Carroll High School Boys Soccer...... $500.00 Community Foundation...... $999.00 Ohio State University Football Women’s Clinic...... $12,798.05 Walk for Swack...... $5,015.00 Capital Style Subscription Partnership...... $630.00 Newark High School Make a Difference Fundraiser. . . . .$1,193.88 H & R Block Nonprofit Referral Program...... $1,040.00 Ohio State University Sandhills Alumni Club Walmart Women’s Conference...... $205.00 Bloom Carroll High School Girls Soccer...... $900.00 Cardinal Health Business Partners...... $1,040.00 of North Carolina...... $2,304.00 Hailee Johnson Pink Ribbon Halloween Costume...... $45.00 Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market...... $1,193.00 Newark Make a Difference Club...... $1,143.88 Granville High School Girls Soccer ...... $715.00 Cherry Street Chiefs Youth Football...... $929.00 Ohio Stingrays Girls Fastpitch Softball ...... $3,000.00 Hannah Jennings Breast Cancer Women of the Moose Fundraiser...... $300.00 Oakwood High School Student Council Fundraiser. . . . $1,500.00 Hilliard Darby High School Girls Soccer...... $235.00 Chicago Title Breast Cancer Fundraiser...... $133.00 Ohio Wolfpack Girls Fastpitch Softball...... $400.00 Awareness Fundraiser ...... $67.72 Women’s International Network of Utility Ohio Dominican University Wellness Center Fundraiser. . . $410.00 Lancaster High School...... $409.00 Chix with Stix-2011...... $30,637.73 Heads Up Hairbands- Key Chain Sales...... $550.00 One More Time Breast Cancer Fundraiser...... $85.63 Professionals Conference...... $1,060.00 Ohio Northern University Spielman 5k ...... $1,721.00 Salem City School District Girls Soccer...... $1,258.00 Chix with Stix-2012...... $25,887.73 Health Care Logistics Walking Challenge...... $650.00 P & G Softball...... $3,035.26 Worthington Hills Country Club Casino Night...... $972.50 Ohio School Boards Association...... $307.00 Upper Arlington High School Girls Soccer...... $1,000.00 Chris Spielman Canton Ohio Book Signing ...... $2,280.00 Holbrook & Manter Employee Fundraiser...... $400.00 Pampered Chef Bingo...... $80.77 Yabo’s Tacos Pink Ribbon T-Shirt Sales...... $210.00 OSU Women’s Softball Charity Classic ...... $11,027.53 West Jefferson High School Girls Soccer...... $558.00 Chrome Divas Columbus Bike Wash...... $2,775.00 Holy Trinity Fundraiser ...... $20.00 Pampered Chef Fundraiser...... $36.99 Yagoot Yogurt Sales ...... $2,327.00 Patriot Preparatory Academy Breast Cancer City Barbeque Breast Cancer Awareness Month...... $1,969.66 Honey Creek Block Party...... $2,500.00 Partnerships Make a Difference...... $350.00 Zane Trace High School Girls Soccer...... $400.00 Young Buckeyes of Phoenix Alumni Club...... $6,100.00 Dress Down Day ...... $520.00 Cleveland Browns Backers ...... $150.00 Honey Fork Fabrics...... $38.21 Party Yourself Pink Zumba events...... $3,584.00 TOTAL ...... $1,841,697.75 HONOR ROLL TOTAL...... $102,899.29 Cocoa for a Cure...... $191.00 14