Stefanie Spielman, whose public battle with breast cancer made her name synonymous with efforts to find a cure, died yesterday at her Upper Arlington home.The mother of four and wife of former football star Chris Spielman was 42...
Subscribe to Penn State Clips via EmailSpielman, who died at 6:16 p.m. with family members nearby, had battled cancer five times since 1998. All the while, she used her high profile to raise millions of dollars for the cause.
She established the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research after her initial diagnosis, considering it a life mission to raise money and awareness...
"I know there's a reason God gave me breast cancer, and I'm supposed to do something with it."In a statement last night, Chris Spielman - a former All-America linebacker at Ohio State, 10-year veteran of the National Football League and current sports broadcaster for WBNS radio and ESPN - expressed gratitude to the family's supporters...
"Stefanie has gone home to be with the Lord. For that, we celebrate, but with broken hearts. I want to thank everyone for their support...Together, with your help, hopefully we made a difference in this fight."In a statement yesterday, seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong called Spielman a model of strength and courage...
"We have lost a leader in the fight against cancer. Her perseverance was unmatchable. For her sake, we will continue the battle she fought against a disease that claims too many women all over the world."Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel also released a statement:
"On behalf of the entire Buckeye football family, we send our love, thoughts and prayers to the Spielman family. Stefanie has inspired the entire Buckeye nation and Columbus community with her courage and strength. We will miss her and will always remember the lessons we learned from her. She will always be a special Buckeye."Donations can be made to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
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