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This year’s “Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First” fundraising event has certainly been different. No matter how difficult 2020 has been, you found a way to support my annual event benefitting The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. I’m exceedingly grateful and thrilled with the results of the online Silent Auction – raising $6,643! And online donations continue to roll in and add up. THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed in one way or another. The online donation website will continue to be open for monetary donations through the end of 2020.
I especially want to recognize those businesses who have faced challenges in 2020, yet found a way to make a donation for my Silent Auction. Please support these businesses, so they may continue in years to come.
Some of my Favorite Restaurants
Asterisk Supper Club
Bonefish Grill
Bru Burger Bar
Carfagna's Kitchen
Chicken Salad Chick
Chop5 Salad Kitchen
City BBQ
First Watch - Polaris
Northstar Cafe
Polaris Grill
Roosters
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
The Old Bag of Nails Pub
Some of my Favorite Places
A Twist on Olives
Al's Delicious Popcorn
Anthony-Thomas Chocolates
Bruster's Ice Cream
Conrad's College Gifts
Diamonds Direct
Edible Arrangements - Polaris
Graeter's Ice Cream
Kendra Scott
Kilwins
My Cousin's Cottage
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sherry Smith-Miller, Nail Technician
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn
Stitching Sisters Ohio
Sweet Tooth Cottage
The Lakes Golf and Country Club
Theresa Sharp, Glass Artist
Wild Birds Unlimited
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And thank you to friends & family for donating Silent Auction items
Warren Brose
Carolyn Gasiorek
Debbra Caughell
Donna Mains
Katie Summers
Kim Summers
Lynn Delgarn
Michelle Weadock
Dr. Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy is a caring, compassionate professional oncologist. She joined the OSUCCC – James as a breast medical oncologist in 2006 and has been very active in clinical and translational research in breast cancer. I count my lucky stars every day to have her as my Medical Oncologist.
Dr. Ramaswamy was the featured speaker at my Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First fundraiser in 2018 and her research has benefited from dollars raised by Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First.
As a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program, her research is focused on investigating the biology of breast tumors at the molecular level to identify characteristics of tumors that are resistant to hormone-based therapeutics, such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors. With this information, researchers can develop alternative therapies to treat hormone-resistant tumors. She is also interested in cancer disparities, particularly the relationship between prolonged breastfeeding and the risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). She is the principal investigator of multiple clinical trials, has co-authored many articles and is the recipient of several research grants.
Dr. Ramaswamy was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 27 breast medical oncologists in the nation, received the Stellar Practitioner for Compassionate Care Recognition from patients and caregivers as an exceptional physician and was also selected as one of five women at Ohio State who have distinguished themselves as “Medical Center Marvels” and featured in Health1 magazine.
In 2016, Dr. Ramaswamy herself was diagnosed with breast cancer and gained an even better appreciation for what her patients go through during and after chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Two time All-American at Ohio State, Lombardi Award winner, and All-Pro in the NFL. Chris played 11 years in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and the Cleveland Browns and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009. And for you trivia buffs – Chris was the 1st High School athlete to have his picture on a box of Wheaties!
Chris Spielman is famous for being tough, intense, dedicated to football. But he walked away from it to help his wife fight breast cancer. He found his biggest opponent to be off the field. Chris continues the fight he and Stefanie started together shortly after her first diagnosis in 1998.
New and innovative drugs are being developed at the OSUCCC – James with the help of the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Breakthroughs in cancer treatments are being made and the goal of ending cancer is closer to reality.
Stefanie said: “With each year, each month, and each day there are new breakthroughs and possibilities in the fight against cancer.” These words have given Chris and the Spielman family the strength and determination to carry on her dream of ending this terrible disease.
The Spielman family shows how we can rise up even when fate tries to hold us down. Chris’ life has order: Faith, Family and Community – and he lives it daily in that order.
Maddie was 4 years old when her mom, Stefanie, was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Maddie saw up close how her parents lived their lives following the diagnosis.
Before Stefanie passed, Maddie promised her mom she would never use her death as an excuse for anything, but motivation for everything.
Maddie has graciously spoken at my “Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First” events as she continues Stefanie’s legacy in putting an end to cancer. Her uplifting message provides hope and inspiration for all who hear her.
My Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First Virtual Silent Auction starts October 25 at 1:00 PM EDT and ends on November 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM EST.
Silent Auction link: https://www.32auctions.com/lifesshorteatdessertfirst
Check out the comments below for Tips about this online Silent Auction. AND check back here or my Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.
Have fun bidding and join me in raising a lot of money for The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research!!
Tips for using the Silent Auction platform:
My Life's Short, Eat Dessert First virtual Silent Auction begins at 1:00pm EDT, and runs through Sunday, November 1 at 6:00pm EST.
Have fun!!
Paula Brose
13 year Breast Cancer Survivor and Thriver
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SHOP FOR GOOD with KENDRA SCOTT: Make sure to take advantage of two special shopping days at Kendra Scott! Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17. On these two days, 20% of your purchase on www.kendrascott.com or in-store at the Easton location will benefit my Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First fundraiser. Just enter the promotion code GIVEBACK9548 at checkout online or mention in store. And you can also take advantage of the first ever Kendra Scott Days where they are offering exclusive products and exciting rewards on these days too! Introducing Kendra Ca$h -- where you can earn $20 for every $75 you spend. Earn now to spend later. Plus get a FREE jewelry roll when you spend $75+ (while supplies last). How great is that??
Give $13 in honor of the 13th annual Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event.
A $25 gift to represent the 25 delicious homemade desserts on the dessert buffet at the 2019 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event.
A $44 gift to honor the 44 cancer survivors who attended the 2019 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event.
A $54 gift to represent the 54 breast cancer clinical trials The OSUCCC-James has open right now. James' scientists are making discoveries each day so more people will survive and thrive after a cancer diagnosis.
A $150 gift to represent the more than 150 friends, family and survivors who attended the 2019 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event.
A $1,000 gift to help give hope to the 1,000 breast cancer patients seen at The OSUCCC-James per day.
