Champions of Hope

Nomination forms are due on July 2, 2010.

2010 Nomination Form

2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

A moving and poignant ceremony took place at Miami Valley Hospital on Nov. 5, 2009, saluting and celebrating three inspiring individuals for their achievements in the battle against cancer. Family, friends and co-workers of the honorees - nearly 200 people in all - gathered in Magnolia Place at MVH to join in the unique and heartfelt celebration. MVH Foundation board member Ann Reynolds-Dreisbach served as master of ceremonies for the evening, and chaired the committee that selected the winners. Proceeds will benefit genetic counseling and testing for the uninsured and under insured.

2009 Champions of Hope photos (click)
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Solidarity. 

It means complete unity, as of purpose or feeling. It speaks of passion and dedication: of higher purpose. When people work together or come together with a common goal, they are elevated by the truth of their goals, by the strength of their best intentions. The Champions of Hope Award captures the power of individuals coming together in the form of a flame.

 Caregiver Award Sponsor     

2009 Caregiver Award - Laura Pannier

Laura went "over and above" when she helped an acquaintance and her family in their fight against breast cancer.

"If you are looking for an individual who has made a difference in the life of a cancer victim, I cannot think of anyone who has made a bigger difference in the lives of a family stricken with cancer.  Laura took on the task because she could "see" what was going to happen to them and knew she could help."                                          Kathleen Carlson, Nominator

Survivor Award Sponsor 

2009 Survivor Award - Stephanie Balsom

Stephanie not only survived her battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma at the age of 15, but is now working at the Ohio State University Medical Center as the Hematology Lead Tech. She has jumped into the fight to stamp out this disease.

"As a child, as a patient and as a beautiful young adult, Stephanie has always been someone who smiles easily, laughs often and is always a joy to be around. Her help can always be counted on." Dana Drolinger, Nominator

Medical Professional Award Sponsor

2009 Medical Professional Award - Darla Subler

Darla is an outstanding clinician and a calm and compassionate nurse. Having been an inpatient oncology nurse at MVH for the past 32 years, she has always gone above and beyond for staff members, students she has mentored, and patients and their families. She is able to balance her sense of humor with her skill and patient care.

"She is calm, she is compassionate and you'd want her to be your nurse, or family member's nurse."                                                           Elena Mikaluskas and Nancy Thoma, Nominators