SUSAN G . KOMEN NORTHEAST OHIO

M A K I N G A D I F F E R E N C E

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Dear Friends,On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of Susan G. Komen

Northeast Ohio, I am proud to share our 2017 Annual Report and thank

you for generously supporting our work. Your generosity provides the

necessary funds for life-saving services for women and men in the 22

counties that comprise the Northeast Ohio service area, many of whom

are uninsured or underinsured and not able to access care. In the past

five years, Komen Northeast Ohio has invested $3.5 million to help

47,357 individuals to access 112,381 services including mammograms,

diagnostics, navigation, transportation and survivor support services.

Your contributions demonstrate your desire to make our community a

better place to live. For that, we thank you.

Every year, almost 41,000 people die from breast cancer in the United

States. Komen’s “Big Bold Goal” is to reduce this number by half by the

year 2026. At Komen Northeast Ohio, we believe even one person dying

from this disease is unacceptable.

Did you know that Ohio ranks 4th in breast cancer mortality in the USA?

That means more people are dying from breast cancer in our state than

almost anywhere else in the country. That, too, is unacceptable.

Your support helps us address disparities in care and provides services

to get people care earlier in the disease process.

Thank you for joining us in the battle against breast cancer and for

assisting survivors and metastatic patients in our community. Together,

we are making a difference.

With deepest gratitude,

Sean W. Shacklett, MPA

Executive Director

Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio

2017

254DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAMS, ULTRASOUNDS,

BIOPSIES, AND ADVANCED SERVICES

13TOTAL NUMBER OF

CANCERS DIAGNOSED

7,179TOTAL NUMBER OF

SERVICES PROVIDED

961RECEIVED A CLINICAL BREAST EXAM

AND/OR MAMMOGRAM

5,118EDUCATED ON BREAST HEALTH,

BREAST CANCER, EARLY DETECTION, SOURCES OF CARE, AND THE

SCREENING PROCESS

846NAVIGATED CASE MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION,

EMOTION/FINANCIAL/PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

$296,864TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED

2017 was a great year for Komen Northeast

Ohio’s mission work. We hosted our 13th

annual breast cancer survivor symposium

and began planning for the first ever

metastatic breast cancer conference in Ohio.

Our large community grantees provided

more than 7,000 services and we brought

back our small grants program after a five

year hiatus to expand our impact.

2017 also brought the passage of landmark

legislation in the state of Ohio. The four Ohio

Affiliates of Susan G. Komen led a coalition

of experts, including the American Cancer

Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

and Pfizer, to get more free mammograms,

diagnostic, and treatment services for

thousands of Ohio women by modernizing

eligibility for Ohio’s Breast and Cervical

Cancer Project (BCCP). This legislation

increases income level eligibility, expands

age restrictions to include mammograms

and services for women under the age of 40,

and provides co-pay/deductible assistance

for women who are underinsured.

In addition, the updated BCCP eligibility

makes great strides in providing healthcare

navigation services to uninsured, low-

income, and/or underserved populations,

helping clients understand test results and

overcome barriers such as reading services

and transportation assistance. In this way,

the BCCP also guides women in utilization of

existing benefits and access to insurance for

other healthcare needs, including diabetes,

heart disease, etc.

With earlier prevention and treatment

provided to these underinsured populations,

this ultimately saves the state taxpayer,

health providers, and health insurers money.

It’s a solid, common-sense approach to

helping curtail breast and cervical cancer

rates and linking these women to more

sustainable healthcare in the future, making

it an efficient and effective investment.

*Numbers are for the 2017-2018 grant year; some numbers

are not final due to grant extensions

With more than 140 events across the globe,

Race for the Cure involves more than

850,000 participants and volunteers who

have helped to raise more than $2 billion

since its inception while educating and

honoring those affected by breast cancer.

Up to 75 percent of funds raised stay in

the local communities to fund navigation,

screening and treatment programs while

25 percent of the net proceeds goes

towards Komen’s national research program.

The 2017 Cleveland Race for the Cure

celebrated its 24th Year on August 26 in

downtown Cleveland at Malls B & C and our

supporters raised more than $250,000!

We could not have achieved this goal

without our volunteers and Cleveland

Leadership Committee, led by our

Co-Chairs Jamie Jones & John Kalbouridis.

The Akron Race for the Cure took place

on October 22 and drew nearly 1,000

supporters to Canal Park. The Akron

Leadership Committee was led by Jane

Ladd and Jennifer Rasmussen and helped

to raise over $60,000!

Race For The Cure®

TOP TEAMS CLEVELAND

5,000+

Shelly’s Soldiers in Pink 2017

CLEMetanators

Survivors Strong

TEAM MO

2,500+

Ganley Cancer Crushers

Team NASA

Boob Patrol

Team CompGirl

Jane’s LITE Shines

Carol’s Rack Pack

1,000+

Team Jill

Ta Ta to Breast Cancer

MetroHealth

Ta Ta Sisterhood

Crazy Cousins

Bickel me Pink

Cha Cha Heels

Solon/Aurora VWR

A’s ARK

Lenore’s Friends

Jackie’s Fabulous Fighters

Team Bella

HOPIng for a Cure

Melissa’s Memory

KPW - Kelli’s Prayer Warriors

TOP TEAMS AKRON

5,000 +

Diana’s Divas

Summa’s Pink Crusaders

CIRALDO’S CRUSADERS FOR THE CURE

Amanda’s Cheerleaders

2,500+

Betty’s Buddies

team wright

1,000+

Sherry’s Pink Warriors

Team Pat

Mercy Cancer Center

Team Towpath

ContiTech

Don’t Mess with Jess

Team Jen

M E D I A

NORTHEAST OHIO PRESENTING PARTNER

S I L V E R

G O L D

B R O N Z E

Bimbo Bakeries USA Kids World of Fun Moving Ahead Services Genentech

LOCAL PRESENTING PARTNERP R E S E N T I N G P A R T N E R

N A T I O N A L S P O N S O R S

CLEVELAND

Angela Arrington

Rachel Arrowood

Lisa Arvay

Bruce Averbook

Debbie Baker

Lindsey Ballas

Marissa Bando

Robin Barr

Michele Baum

Cassandra Bickel

Karen Bieranoski

Kathy Borowy

Christine Boucher

Mary Boyer

Marie Brettelle

Mary Brooks

Erika Brown

Ellen Casey

Beth Cervenik

Jolie Chapman

Beth Cinadr

Heather Conlin

Tanya Cox

Susan Coy

David Cundy

Nadia Dorenkott

Sue Ethridge

Bill Fabanich

Allison Fenik

Tony Ferguson

Dave Ferguson

Isabel Fey

Shari Fortune

Maureen Frey

Linda Gareau

Amy Good

Lori Graham

Katie Gross

Dina Gruey

Susan Gurbach

Monique Harper

Rochelle Harris

Jennifer Hendryx

Bette Higgins

Jackie Howard

Frances Hren

Peggy Hunley

Christine Huth

Sharon Jesse

Jamie Jones

Carol Jones

Joe Joyce

John Kalbouridis

Mary Killoran

Tricia Kowalski

Wendy Kozel

Karen Krause

Lauren Kyker

Beverly Labuda

Joanna Lader

Sara Lader

Jacqueline Lanning

Susan Laskin

Deborah Lauricia

Andrea Lauricia

Lizbeth Lee

Daryl Levin

Kim MacDonald

Diane Malarik

Carmen Mathis

Jeannene Mathis-Bertosa

Loee Matousek

Kelli McCorvey

Lindsay McCoy

Jodi McCue

Richard McNellie

Katherine H Mehlman

Lindsay Misiaszek

Rocio Moran

Kelly Murie

Lori Murphy

Charles Murphy

Shelly Nahrstedt

Christine Oblak

Karen Penicka

Dyana Peters

Sharlene Pierce

Lori Pietravoia

Cindy Ridgway-Woznicki

Casey Rogozinski

Ines Rosa

Michael Roseman

Cheryl Sacerich

Melody Scheffield

Judy Selee

Maria Simon

June Sladek

Marra Teti

Susan Thomas

April Tobias

Gigi Vartola

Marilyn Wagner

Jack Warning

Carol Weigand

Beth Weiner

Robin Wilschek

Trudy Woods

Sharon Wright

Darla Wuest

Emily Yukish

Deb Zambataro

AKRON

Anita Abood

Julie Blackett

Susan Brye

Sally Buso

Alfred Ciraldo

Thomas Deveny

Nicole Fitch

Diana Fretwell

Jim Fretwell

Patricia Gajda

Laurie Gajda

Gretchen Gies

Reiley Gies

Kristin Harmon

John Haugen

Charleen King

Suzi Kusper

Anne Luli

Kim Luxeder

Karisa Pyo

Avery Pyo

Emerson Pyo

Jensen Pyo

Sung Pyo

Christina Saltsman

Hamilton Wardell

Christina Waybright

Laura Wetherwax

Christina White

Carrie Will

Linda Williams

Mary Anne Winch

Kathleen Wollyung

Lisa Zaucha

Race For The Cure

Team 250 We are so grateful that you dedicate your

time and energy to giving back to your

community through The Race for the Cure,

especially to our Team 250 members!

These members are exclusive to our Race

for the Cure events and qualify by raising a

minimum of $250. We greatly appreciate

your being More Than Pink and making the

biggest impact possible in the local fight

against breast cancer.

Pinktober

Pinktober 2017 was held at the Hard Rock

Rocksino Northfield Park on October

20. Mark Birtha and his team put on an

incredible show, featuring Berlin, and

raised $100,000 for Komen NEO! It was

an amazing night, and we are humbled,

thankful and so appreciative of

their generosity.

ROCKSINO

Pink Tie Guys

PINK TIE GUYS

Mark Allio

Sam Alonso

Mark Birtha

Kyle Brown

Adam Chafe

Rick Chiricosta

Matthew Chiricosta

Rick Chiricosta

Chris Connor

Robert Crawford

Jeremy Eisenberg

John Ellis

Don Frey

Mark Goldfarb

Jay Griffith

Sean Hennessy

Frederick Hunger

Victor Iacovone

Fred Koury

Thomas Krause

Bob Littman

Brent McKenzie

Adam Moon

Charles Murphy

Matthew Nakon

RJ Nemer

Tom Ramsey

Walter Rosebrough

William Summers

Don Taylor

Dan Walsh

Jack Wellborn III

Tom Welsh

Pink Tie Guys is an elite group of

executives banding together to fight

breast cancer.

SPONSORS

Falls Communications

Ganley Auto Group

J3 Clothing

The Metropolitan at the 9

HONOREES

Mark Birtha

Rob Falls

Fred Koury

Adam Moon

Pinktacular

The 2017 Pinktacular Gala was held on

Friday, November 3rd at Trinity Cathedral

Downtown. The event had about 200 guests

in attendance, with live music from the Side

FX Project, dinner, and speeches from our

very own grantees. Through sponsorships,

auctions, and raffles, the event raised about

$100,000 for Komen NEO. We would like to

thank all of our sponsors and attendees for

making this night so successful, we would

not be able to do it without you. Thank you!

SPONSORS:

Aurum Wealth Management

Brouse McDowell

Chase Bank

Cleveland Clinic

Cohen and Company

Corrigan Krause

Gallagher Benefits Group

Ganley

Huntington Bank

MetroHealth

UH

Volunteer Spotlight

PHIL KENDEL

Phil has been a volunteer for the Race for

about 21 years now, starting as a friend of a

Zeta fraternity sister, helping out wherever and

whenever she asked. His friend left the area but

Phil stayed on and became adopted by a group

of Komen volunteers. So begins the story.

Phil is one of the few long-term male volunteers.

He works behind the scenes and never asks to

be acknowledged or rewarded. He takes the day

before the Race off from work to help set up at

Race site.

You can find Phil doing the heavy lifting—no job is

too big or too small, too heavy or too dirty for Phil.

He works on Race day doing WHATEVER

anyone asks him to do. He is there from 4 am

until the last scrap of paper and the last water

bottle top is picked up off the ground. He is

always there when someone needs something

lifted or carried.

He always has a smile on his face and loves

supporting Komen and assisting whenever

needed. You can’t help but smile when you are

around Phil because of his sense of humor and

his warm heart.

Phil also volunteers for Komen events outside

of the Race. He helps set-up / tear-down and

staff the booth at the Auto Show, closing almost

every night.

Phil is a wonderful volunteer and is always there

to lend a hand whenever needed. And at the

end of the day he always says “What’s next?

Where is the next event?”

Volley for the Cure™ was started by two friends in

2006 to bring awareness to breast cancer. A Volley

for the Cure™ match is designated as an awareness

and fundraising event. The goal is to pack the stands

with Pink! Players, coaches, parents and schools are

encouraged to get involved.

Fundraising generated through a Volley for the Cure™

event is donated to the local Susan G. Komen Affiliate,

working to save lives and end breast cancer forever

by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and

energizing science to find the cures.

SOLON HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEY FOR THE CURE:

The Solon Schools paint the gyms and playing

fields pink for a week in the fall every year to bring

awareness and raise funds for the Komen Northeast

Ohio to support the women of our community!

The annual Comets for a Cure Week is focused

around four home athletic contests – football,

volleyball and boys and girls soccer – as well as

a community-building event sponsored by the

Solon High School chapter of SADD: A Staff Dunk

Tank. On the day of the dunk tank event, teachers,

administrators and other SHS staff members head

into the tank to be dunked based on those who

received the most student “votes.” Students vote

for the teachers and staff members they most want

to see dunked by donating $1 per vote during their

lunch periods the week prior to the event.

It truly is inspiring that this school district comes

together to help the women of Northeast Ohio.

We want to give Solon Schools a huge thank you.

Congratulations for allowing students to find the joy

in philanthropy at such a young age.

In 2017 they raised $14,000!

Volley for The Cure Rally for The Cure

Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program using

golf, tennis and other social sports to raise money

for Susan G. Komen. Since 1996, more than 35,000

volunteer Ambassadors have helped Komen and

our nationwide Affiliates fund life-saving community

breast cancer programs and research to find cures

for breast cancer. These passionate, dedicated

Ambassadors have also helped educate more than

2 million people about their breast health and breast

cancer. Rally is helping to advance Komen’s Big Bold

Goal to reduce current breast cancer deaths by 50

percent in the U.S. by 2026. Rally ambassadors raised

over $20,000 for Komen Northeast Ohio in 2017.

NEO RALLY PARTNERS:

- Alliance Country Club

- The Sanctuary

- Oberlin Golf Club

- Tippecanoe Country Club

- Bob-o-link Golf Course

- Lake Forest Country Club

- Fire Ridge Golf Course

- Red Tail Golf Club

- Rolling Green Golf Club

- Ridgewood Golf Course

- Pine Brook Golf Course

- Berlin Lake Golf Club

- Parto’s Golf Learning Center

Metro Lexus and Lexus of Akron Canton presented

Guitars for Girls - a benefit fundraiser concert

featuring Kane Brown, RaeLynn and Carly Pearce for

Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio on October 11, 2017.

This event, sponsored by WGAR, has been around for

many years. In 2017, Guitars for Girls raised almost

$30,000 for Komen Northeast Ohio!

Guitars for Girls 2017

IncomeContributions - Corporate 88,227.34

Contributions - Matching 21,555.74

Contributions - Individual 232,975.29

Contributions - Third Party 264,023.10

Auction Item Sale 10,735.00

Raffle Income 1,430.00

Entry Fees / Event Fees 106,803.00

Contributions - Memorials 13,960.00

Royalty 23.37

Sponsorship 162,400.00

Inter-Company Revenue (27,953.00)

Contributions Income 874,179.84

Interest Income 234.71

Investment Income 234.71

Merchandise Income 0.00

Other income 0.00

TOTAL INCOME 874,414.55

ExpenseSalaries & Benefits 350,003.51

Contract Labor / Professional Fees 6,475.00

Service Fees 13,477.09

Travel Expense 7,379.04

Occupancy Expense 52,349.85

Office Expense 87,440.71

Advertising Expense 42,222.72

Equipment / Software 57,512.46

Event Expense 80,226.80

Grant Expense 275,317.07

Other Expenses 0.00

Tax & License 0.00

Depreciation 2,264.76

Depreciation & Amortization 2,264.76

TOTAL EXPENSE 974,669.01

NET INCOME (100,254.46)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (100,254.46)

EXPENSE RATIO 37.21%

Financials

Scott SargentPresident

Huntington Bank

Adam MoonVice President

Ganley Auto Group

Kim SandersVice President

The Cleveland Clinic

Christine PolisenaSecretary

Gallagher Benefits Services

Charles MurphyTreasurer

Westfield Bank

Mark BirthaHard Rocksino Northfield Park

Adam ChafeWelty Building Inc.

Matt ChiricostaCalfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP

Erin CurrieCommunity Volunteer

Joel FeldmanSwagelok

Patricia GajdaBrouse McDowell

Marlo SchmidtSummaHealth

June SladekAliera Healthcare

THANK YOUA big thanks to all of the volunteers who helped make

our events a success over the past year. More than 70

committee members and over 400 volunteers helped to

make our events and activities of 2017-2018 possible.

Board of Directors