Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Stefanie Spielman
1967-2009
— Cancer activist, community volunteer —
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. Stefanie Spielman Marker
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, Stefanie Spielman made a courageous decision to step into the spotlight to raise awareness and encourage funding for cancer research. With the support of her husband Chris, she established the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research and the Stefanie Spielman Patient Assistance Fund at Ohio State's comprehensive cancer center- James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. She created Stefanie's Champions, an annual luncheon, to honor the critical role of cancer caregivers. Through her tireless efforts, she helped raise millions of dollars for innovative cancer research and patient care.
Stefanie was a proud OSU Buckeye, graduating with a degree in journalism in 1989. She was the recipient of numerous OSU awards including: the distinguished service award, the John B. Gerlach, Sr. development volunteer award, William Oxley Thompson award and was inducted into the James Leadership Society, in addition, she received the Ohio governor's award, the Upper Arlington Rotary Club's Service Above Self award and was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame.
Loving wife, mother to four beautiful children and woman of God, Stefanie was deeply engaged in her community. She was a founding member of the Upper Arlington Women's Club, served as Grand Marshall
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Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 40° 1.888′ N, 83° 3.087′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on Tremont Road south of Kenny Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the Wall of Honor at the Upper Arlington Municipal Services Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 Tremont Rd, Columbus OH 43220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John C. Elam (here, next to this marker); Cynthia Rarey Dyas (here, next to this marker); James Turrell Miller (here, next to this marker); George R. Haddad (here, next to this marker); Dave Thomas (here, next to this marker); King G. Thompson 1876 - 1960 / Benjamin S. Thompson 1878 - 1949 (here, next to this marker); Paul R. Gingher (here, next to this marker); Bertha A. Bouroncle, MD (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Arlington.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
2. Wall of Honor
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
3. Wall of Honor
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
