2026 Life's Short, Eat Dessert First
2026 marks the 19th year for my Life's Short, Eat Dessert fundraiser. However, this year is going to be different.
Unfortunately, my sister’s breast cancer has progressed again. She’s had a rough 2026 and I’ve determined my focus this year needs to be on being with Jackie and helping her and her daughter.
As a result, there will not be an in-person October Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First event this year.
In 2007, I received my first breast cancer diagnosis. Then in late 2024, the unexpected happened when I received a second breast cancer diagnosis. Hosting this event each year has always been my way of giving back. I’m still committed more than ever to raise funds to fight this disease. Even though there is not an in-person event this year, I can raise money online, like I did in 2020 during Covid.
DONATE: You can be a part of this year’s Life’s Short, Eat Dessert First by donating at this secure website.
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION: I will have an online silent auction in late October. Watch for posts and updates on my Facebook and Instagram pages, and/or an email from me for the link to the online Silent Auction page.
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 donations tied to my event go directly to research at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
I'm proud to share last year’s event donation was an amazing $35,350! This brings the 18-year donation total to more than $266,000!!
As always, I encourage you to share this information with others. The more who know = the more money raised!
While I’m sure the beautiful and delicious dessert buffet will be missed, I hope all of you will participate in the online Silent Auction and/or make a donation to continue my 19-year tradition of raising money for breast cancer research.
Paula Brose – 19-year and 2-time Breast Cancer Survivor and Thriver
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Make a donation: www.give.osu.edu/lifesshort
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 19th annual Life's Short, Eat Dessert First event!
$35
Life is Sweet
Make a gift of $35 to represent the 35+ delicious homemade desserts typically on the dessert buffet at the in-person 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 2025 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.
