Month: August 2013

Breast Cancer Survivor to Run Half Marathon to Advocate for Early Detection

August 30, 2013

Heather Appel fits her training in for the upcoming Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon on Oct. 20 by riding her bike 1-2 times a week from her home in Worthington to the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, where she is currently undergoing radiation treatments for her early stage breast cancer that was diagnosed on May … More Breast Cancer Survivor to Run Half Marathon to Advocate for Early Detection

Granville High School Blue Aces Lead Volley for the Cure Effort

August 27, 2013

Because breast cancer affects the whole family and not just the person diagnosed, we are always looking for ways to engage people of all ages in the fight against breast cancer. One way to get junior high and high school athletes engaged has been through the Volley for the Cure (VFTC) program. Teams big and … More Granville High School Blue Aces Lead Volley for the Cure Effort

August Volunteer of the Month: Vanessa Butler

August 7, 2013

It’s her passion and an eye for detail that led the Komen Columbus staff to nominate Vanessa Butler as August’s Volunteer of the Month! Recently Vanessa headed up Komen Young Professional‘s inaugural Style for the Cure Fashion Show in June and it was a wonderful event. Volunteer Manager, Natalie Guagenti, says Vanessa was instrumental in … More August Volunteer of the Month: Vanessa Butler