Champions of Hope
2010 Sponsorship Opportunities
A moving and poignant ceremony will take place at Miami Valley Hospital on Sept. 14, 2010, saluting and celebrating three inspiring individuals for their achievements in the battle against cancer. Family, friends and co-workers of the honorees - will gather in Magnolia Place at MVH to join in the unique and heartfelt celebration. MVH Foundation board member Ann Reynolds-Dreisbach will serve as master of ceremonies for the evening. 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 
2010 Caregiver Award - Sue Story
With her husband already battling dementia, Sue opened her home to her sister, Sandy (and her son) when Sandy was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Sue learned about Sandy's treatment and medications, and provided transportation to endless medical appointments - where she encouraged other cancer patients in the oncologist's office. Sue is a selfless, loving lady who was the primary caregiver for her husband and her sister, ensuring that everyone's needs were taken care of."
Sharon Guenther, Nominator
Medical Professional Award Sponsor 
2010 Medical Professional Award - James Sabiers, MD
Oncologist James Sabiers, MD, is respected and appreciated for his genuinely caring and understanding manner with patients, staff, and colleagues.
"One patient described how he pulled up a chair in the exam room to sit at her level, and began speaking to her and her husband in exactly the way that they needed. She said his bedside manner and communication style was refreshing and desperately needed, and that she could never thank him enough."
Karin Revers, Nominator
Survivor Award Sponsor
2010 Survivor Award - Caroline Mills
The epitome of a suvivor, Caroline has lived with the challenges of cancer for thirty years.
"Her determination and perseverance have allowed her to live her life, to help others, and to see her daughters grow up to become medical professionals. Caroline's courage and strength give me inspiration and hope - to encourage other cancer patients of mine as well as oncology nurses. We need to see that our patients can, and do, 'make it'."
Darla Subler, Nominator
Our Mission
To raise financial support and cultivate the community's legacy of leadership, enhancing the Margin of Excellence of providing the region's best health resources, delivered with a human touch.
Our Vision
Making a difference by joining a legacy of leadership to help assure the region's best comprehensive and specialty health resources are delivered with a human touch to benefit the entire community.