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Former Buckeye Spielman raises money for breast cancer, honor late wife
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Lutte Licensing Group, LLC, in association with OSU36, LLC, introduces Chris Spielman name/number tribute tees shirt to honor the life and community service of Stefanie Spielman. Chris Spielman name and number tees with pink tribute S.S. ribbon retailing at specialty stores in Ohio.
Columbus, OH September 29, 2010 - Lutte Licensing Group, LLC, in association with OSU36, LLC, today announces the introduction of a multi-level strategic cause marketing program entitled, Honoring Stefanie™, to pay tribute to the life and community service of the late Stefanie Spielman. Honoring Stefanie™ merchandise and programming featuring a S.S. pink tribute ribbon and hang tag featuring a unique photo of Chris and Stefanie Spielman will be developed and sold at various specialty retailers in Ohio. The first item introduced in this line of merchandise is a Chris Spielman name and number tee shirts for both men and women featuring the S.S. pink tribute ribbon and the famous #36 that the former Buckeye and NFL great wore during his college days as a student-athlete at The Ohio State University.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Chris Spielman name and number tees and all merchandise developed in conjunction with the Honoring Stefanie™ program will benefit The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. “Chris Spielman product has always sold very well in our stores and we are excited to offer our customers merchandise that not only celebrates Chris but also fights cancer,” say Johnny Campbell, president of Dayton, OH based retailer, Cardboard Heroes. “Chris was someone I looked up to as an athlete during his playing days at Ohio State and in the NFL. And I and I believe most of his fans and our customers are more proud of his behavior and actions off the field of competition. His loyalty, his love for family and his passion to give forward to his community are why he is a true hero in my mind and why so many of our customers continue to buy his merchandise,” Campbell says. “When our customers think breast cancer they naturally think of Stefanie and Chris Spielman,” says Jason McFarland, regional manager at The Buckeye Room. Chris Spielman name and number tee shirts featuring the S.S. pink ribbon tribute logo are available at retail locations throughout Ohio including the Buckeye Room, Cardboard Heroes, College Tradition, Buckeye Corner, and The Official Team Shop. Tees can also be found on-line at www.buckeyeroom.com, www.cheroes.com, and http://shop.ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
In 1998, Stefanie Spielman learned she had breast cancer. As the wife of Chris Spielman, her high school sweetheart, standout Buckeye and NFL football great, Stefanie and Chris decided they had a unique opportunity to share their personal story to raise funds and awareness for research, education and patient care. With the support of the community, two funds were established at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute to support their goals: The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research and The Stefanie Spielman Patient Assistance Fund. To date, the funds have raised more than $7.9 million and touched many lives. For more information about the Spielman Fund visit www.spielmanfund.com.
OSU36, LLC is a Columbus, OH based limited liability company formed in 2010 by former Buckeye and NFL great, Chris Spielman. OSU36, LLC is focused on developing a strategic cause related global marketing plan to continue Chris’ fight against breast cancer, raise awareness for breast cancer research, education and patient care.
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