Champions of Hope

September 19, 2019

Champions of Hope, an inspiring and uplifting recognition ceremony saluting four inspiring individuals for their achievements in the battle against cancer, will be held Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Dayton Steam Plant

To nominate your Champion of Hope, please download the form. The deadline for nominations is April 12, 2019.

Nomination Form

Proceeds will go to expand and enhance programs serving oncology patients at Miami Valley Hospital. For more information, to make a nomination or for sponsorship details, please contact Dennis Percy at djpercy@mvh.org or call the MVH Foundation office at (937) 208-2700.

• Medical Professional: An individual from Miami Valley Hospital who has made contributions to the field over and above their professional responsibilities. A clinician who has touched the lives of one or more cancer patients.
• Cancer Caregiver: An individual who has made a difference in the lives of patients with cancer through self-sacrifice and unwavering optimism.
• Person of Inspiration: An individual who has reached out or advocated for others in the fight against cancer in a meaningful, impactful way. A special person whose example truly inspires others to continue through their own struggles with cancer.

The honorees will be introduced through video profiles followed by an award presentation and brief remarks from each recipient. The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages.

Previous Award Winners
2009
Caregiver Award – Laura Pannier
Medical Professional Award – Darla Subler, RN
Survivor Award – Stephanie Balsom
2010
Caregiver Award – Sue Story
Medical Professional Award – James Sabiers, MD
Survivor Award – Caroline Mills
Inspiration Award – Jerry Armstrong
2011
Caregiver Award – Susan Wright
Medical Professional Award – William Nahhas, MD
Survivor Award – Cary Dutiel
Inspiration Award – Sarah Campbell
2012
Caregiver Award – Teresa Kramer
Medical Professional Award – Cass Swank, RN, BS
Survivor Award – Judy Kalthoff
Inspiration Award – Hank Deneski
2013
Caregiver Award – Heather Salazar
Medical Professional Award – Claire Rodehaver
Survivor Award – Susie Thomas
Inspiration Award – Mary Margaret Brown
2014
Caregiver Award – Debbie Muntz
Medical Professional Award – Linda Barney, MD
Survivor Award – Irma Johnston
Inspiration Award – Brenda Mitchell and Debbie Adams
2015
Caregiver Award – Lori Simms Parks
Medical Professional Award – Melissa Roelle, MD
Survivor Award – Theresa Steinbruegge
Inspiration Award – Terri Baldasare
2016
Caregiver Award – Emily Cone, RN
Medical Professional Award Elena Mikalauskas, MS, RN
Survivor Award – Sharon Guenther, MSW, LISW-S
Inspiration Award – Sheryl Lee Bowman
2017
Caregiver Award – Nancy DeRoo
Medical Professional Award – Kathy McCarthy, R.T.
Survivor Award – Ryan Davis
Inspiration Award – Jenell Ross
2018
Caregiver Award – Philip Hartke
Medical Professional Award – James R. Ouellette, DO, FACS
Survivor Award – – William “Brad” Flora
Inspiration Award – The Clemens Family