Night of Chocolate 2017! Celebrating chocolate and raising money for those affected by cancer

On Friday, September 22, several members of The Basement Doctor team volunteered at and attended Night of Chocolate, the largest fundraiser of the year for Cancer Support Community Central Ohio (CSC). Each year this event attracts more than 1000 attendees, and celebrates all things chocolate! All proceeds from Night of Chocolate help provide support and educational programs to central Ohio families whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis. 

This year's old Hollywood-themed celebration was once again held at Hollywood Casino Columbus, and included a red carpet entrance, silent and live auction, and raffle prizes. Guest were able to sip on signature cocktails and taste amazing chocolate treats crafted by premier chocolatiers. Guests also received a bag at the end filled with extra goodies and swag from the event's many sponsors.

Betsy Bankhurst and Nick Menedis with his award

We were thankful to be the Volunteer Sponsor once again this year. As the Volunteer Sponsor, we had the wonderful opportunity to present the Volunteer of the Year Award to Nick Menedis. We want to congratulate Nick for being the recipient of this selfless award and donating so much of his time to this important cause. 

Thank you to all of the wonderful people at CSC for putting this event together and thank you to members of our Basement Doctor Family that volunteered their time to help make this event special. We can't wait to participate again next year! 

To learn more about CSC, please visit their web site at cancersupportohio.org

Our volunteers on the red carpet: Sarah Morris, Ingrid Elliot, Alex Herrera, and 

Jesse Senters 

Sarah Shepler, Melissa France, Sheri Stiers and Sarah Bailey enjoying the event!

Volunteer Sponsor 2017

Pelotonia 2017: The Basement Doctor joins Power of the Pedal: Team Solove in the fight against cancer

The Basement Doctor had the honor of once again participating in this year’s Pelotonia, a grassroots bike tour with one goal: end cancer. While the bike tour takes place over a single weekend, fundraising efforts take place year-round, and we were proud to be a part of several events leading up to the big ride the weekend of August 4 - 6.

On August 2, The Basement Doctor served as the presenting sponsor for the 9^th Annual Power of the Pedal: Team Solove Gala at Bon vie Bistro at Easton TownCenter. The gala takes place ahead of the opening ceremony to assist their team of riders in raising even more money for this cause. To help spread the word about the gala, our Basement Doctor team walked with Power of the Pedal: Team Solove riders in the Bexley 4th of July parade and handed out flyers with event information. We also created several marketing pieces, including save the dates, email blasts and a social media countdown.

The event successfully raised thousands of dollars that will go directly to cancer research at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute. The total raised was added to the amounts raised by the individual riders. 

The Basement Doctor team with Pelotonia riders at the July Fourth parade.

Ron Greenbaum speaking about his commitment to this important cause at the Gala.

Those who attended enjoyed inspirational speakers, live entertainment by DJ MDizzle, food and drinks, and both a live and silent auction filled with fantastic prize packages. Each year, Power of the Pedal remembers someone who has lost their life to cancer, and this year they honored Carol Fox. Fox was the first female president of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Maryland, who died in 2014 from endometrial cancer. During her 31- year career with Columbia Gas, Carol had profound influence and devotion to her company and community.

Basement Doctor IT Manager Adam Bankhurst with HR Manager Sarah Bailey and husband Brandon, enjoying the evening's festivities.

Power of the Pedal had 24 members participate in fundraising this year, including Maria Durant of ABC 6/Fox 28, and Kelley Douglas, owner of Stile Salon at Easton. Most of the riders biked an incredible 100 miles from Columbus to Gambier. 

The team had the opportunity to appear on Good Day Columbus before the Gala.

Two of our own Basement Doctor team members, Betsy and Adam Bankhurst, took part as riders and had an amazing experience. This was the second year for Betsy, but this was Adam's first time participating. 

"Betsy and I were so honored and proud to be a part of Pelotonia and Power of the Pedal: Team Solove. Saturday was one of the greatest and most fulfilling days of my life, and while it was challenging, I was so inspired and moved by the thousands of people who came together for one goal. I will never forget this experience, and I can’t wait to ride again and continue my fight until this horrible disease is gone, once and for all," he said.

Betsy and Adam Bankhurst representing The Basement Doctor at this year's ride.

The fundraising efforts of the team have resulted in more than $100,000 in donations. Riders can continue to get funds up to October 6. To learn more about this amazing cause, visit pelotonia.org and visit our Facebook page for more pictures from the Gala and ride.

The team celebrating after the ride!

Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, will be honored at Cancer Support Community's Night of Chocolate 2016

2016 marks the second year that The Basement Doctor has teamed up with Cancer Support Community Central Ohio (CSC) for a series of events to support their organization's important mission to help those suffering with cancer and their loved ones.

Coming up on Friday, September 16, we will be attending CSC's largest fundraiser of the year, Night of Chocolate. Each year this event attracts more than 1000 attendees, and celebrates all things chocolate! All proceeds from Night of Chocolate help provide support and educational programs to central Ohio families whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis.

This year's cruise-themed celebration is being held at Hollywood Casino Columbus and includes a silent and live auction, and raffle prizes. Guest will be able to sip on signature cocktails and taste chocolate treats crafted by premier chocolatiers.

We are especially excited to participate in this year's event because our own Ron Greenbaum is being honored with an Outstanding Corporate Community Award, as well as presenting the Volunteer of the Year Award. This is an organization very close to our hearts, and we hope you can join us for this incredible night. You can purchase your tickets online here!

To learn more about Cancer Support Community Central Ohio please visit their web site at cancersupportohio.org.

One Goal End Cancer! The Basement Doctor sponsors a Pelotonia team at this year's ride

The weekend of August 5 -7, The Basement Doctor had the honor of sponsoring Power of the Pedal: Team Solove in this year's Pelotonia ride.  Pelotonia is a grassroots bike tour with one goal: end cancer. 

Since it began in 2009, the tour has raised over $106 million for cancer research. While the bike tour takes place over a weekend, the fundraising efforts are year-round, with 100 percent of the donations directed to research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

Power of the Pedal had 20 members participate in fundraising this year, including Maria Durant of ABC 6 / Fox 28, and Kelley Douglas, owner of Stile Salon at Easton. Most of the riders biked an incredible 100 miles from Columbus to Gambier. One of our own Basement Doctor team members, Betsy Bankhurst, also took part in the event for the first time as a rider and had an amazing experience. She says she can’t wait to do it again next year.

“The peloton is truly a team,” she said. "We have been training together all summer and encouraged each other along the way. We also could not have done it without the external support along the ride.”

The fundraising efforts of the team have resulted in more than $67,000 in donations. Riders can continue to get funds up to October 7. To learn more about this amazing cause, visit pelotonia.org. And to see more pictures from the fundraising gala and Pelotonia weekend, visit Power of the Pedal: Team Solove's Facebook page.

Showing support for Pelotonia 2016 at this year's Power of the Pedal Gala

On Wednesday, August 3, several local celebrities joined Pelotonia supporters and riders at the 8th Annual Power of the Pedal Team Solove Gala Event at Bon Vie Bistro at Easton. The Basement Doctor presented the event and was proud to be a part of such a memorable evening that included inspirational speakers, fun live entertainment, food and drinks, a 50/50 Raffle, and both a live and silent auction filled with amazing prize packages.

Shelley Meyer speaking during the VIP Reception

The gala takes place ahead of the Pelotonia opening ceremony to help their team of riders raise even more funds for this important cause. This year, the gala successfully raised thousands of dollars that will go directly to cancer research at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute. The total raised will be added to the amounts raised by the individual riders and announced after the ride is completed this Sunday, August 7.

The gala was hosted by Maria Durant of ABC 6/ Fox 28 and Kelley Douglas of Stile Salon & Spa, and was emceed by ABC 6 / Fox 28 meteorologist Phil Kelly and Good Day Columbus weekend anchor Adam Slinger. The first lady of Buckeye Football Shelley Meyer spoke along with several cancer survivors, and the doctors Denis Guttridge and Michael Galigiuri of the James Cancer Hospital. All delivered powerful messages of hope. 

The Basement Doctor was presented with a team jersey

Each year, Power of the Pedal remembers someone who has lost their life to cancer, and this year they honored Franklin County Sheriff Jim Karnes with the Richard J. Solove Award. Jim was the longest serving sheriff in Franklin County, having served for over 48 years.

The gala was the perfect start for what will surely be an exciting Pelotonia weekend. Riders on Power of the Pedal Team Solove have committed riding anywhere from 25 miles to 180 miles. In addition to being the presenting sponsor for the gala, one of our own Basement Doctor team members Betsy Greenbaum will be riding this weekend. We wish her the best of luck!

To learn more about Pelotonia and to make a donation to the team or to an individual rider, please click here.

The Basement Doctor will shave his iconic beard to help fight cancer. You can help us raise $50,000!

During the month of November, The Basement Doctor is partnering with Today’s Healthy Man to fight prostate and testicular cancer. If $50,000 is raised, Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, will shave his iconic beard.

 

According to an article in the Columbus Dispatch, Ron has one of Central Ohio's most "Familiar Furry Faces." In fact, he's had his beard for over 30 years, and it has become just as important to The Basement Doctor image and brand as his signature red and blue hat.

"Change can be a scary thing, but it is just a beard, and it will grow back," he says. "When I think about what $50,000 can do to help those suffering with cancer and their families, I am absolutely prepared to shave it all off."

Similar to the movements started by No-Shave November and Movember, both of which have gained a lot of momentum on Social Media in recent years, Beards for the Boys is about raising awareness about men's health. Cancers affecting men are more common than you might think. With one out of four men being affected by prostate cancer in their lives, this initiative encourages guys to put down their razor and use that saved money toward supporting those stricken with prostate and testicular cancer. Funds stay here in our community, and will go to Cancer Support Community of Central Ohio (CSC). CSC gives direct aid and support services to those who suffer from cancer.

How does this program work? Beginning October 19, individuals who want to participate can go to www.todayshealthyman.com to create a unique "Beards for the Boy" profile for yourself or your business. Use your profile to track your beard-growing progress and invite friends to donate or join the cause. We will be tracking Ron's fundraising efforts throughout the month, as well as several members of The Basement Doctor team, including our project managers, who will be growing their own beards to support this cause.

To follow along or get involved, make sure you stay connected to us on our Facebook page!