2026 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First
Life is short and that's especially true after a second breast cancer diagnosis! 19 years ago I received my first breast cancer diagnosis. In late 2024, the unexpected happened when I received a second breast cancer diagnosis. So many advances continue to be made every day in breast cancer treatment and that's why I'm more committed than ever to raise funds to fight this disease, using my own breast cancer experience to advocate and spread awareness to others.
GIVE: Be a part of this year’s event by making a gift on this secure webpage. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference and goes directly to the OSUCCC – James to support my Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event!
ATTEND EVENT: You are also invited to attend my 19th annual Life's Short, Eat Dessert First fundraising event!
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (check-in begins at Noon & the speakers begin at 1:00)
- Location: The Lakes Golf & Country Club | 6740 Worthington Road, Westerville, OH 43082
- Cost: $25
RSVP: Please email paulabrose@aol.com to request a registration form and secure your seat.
Join me for your mom, your sister, your daughter, your friend, your neighbor and YOU by attending and/or making a gift towards my 2026 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event.
BENEFICIARY: The beneficiary of my event is the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Why? Because the Stefanie Spielman Fund is devoted to advancing research in breast cancer and 100% of gifts tied to my event go directly to research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
I'm excited to share last year’s event raised an incredible $35,250, bringing the previous 18-year total to over $266,000!
2026 SPEAKER: I’m thrilled to announce my featured speaker this year is Sara Myers, MD, PhD, a surgical oncologist specializing in treating patients with breast cancer at OSUCCC – James. Dr. Myers' research centers on improving clinical and quality of life outcomes for young adults with breast cancer. She is actively working to develop and implement age-specific protocols that reduce the incidence and severity of treatment-related adverse events, including breast cancer-related lymphedema and financial hardship. She serves as co-leader of the BRIDGE Program, a new initiative offering patients with young adult and early-onset cancer (ages 18–50) comprehensive care and support customized for their stage in life, including fertility counseling and genomic testing.
Please join me in celebrating 19 years of Life's Short, Eat Dessert First! Together we will help create a cancer-free world! And pleas, please share with others. The more who know, the more dollars raised!
Paula Brose, 19-year and 2 time Breast Cancer Survivor and Thriver
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To learn more about my personal journey, view my Project Owner photo above.
$19
19th Annual Event
Make a gift of $19 in honor of the 18th annual Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event!
$35
Life is Sweet
Make a gift of $35 to represent the 35+ delicious homemade desserts that will be on the dessert buffet at the 2025 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event.
$60
Lifesaving Discoveries
Make a gift of $60 to represent the more than 60 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.
$175
Friends and Family
Make a gift of $175 to represent the more than 175 friends, family and survivors who attended the event and/or gave to the 2023 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event.
$1,000
Help Give Hope
Make a gift of $1,000 to help give hope to the more than 1,000 new breast cancer patients seen at the OSUCCC – James per year.
