Go Bucks! Beat Cancer! The Basement Doctor team set sail on the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer 2017

The Basement Doctor was proud to sponsor The 10th Annual Buckeye Cruise for Cancer. This cruise sets sail every year with a ship full of Buckeye players old and new, and hundreds of OSU fans. Everyone comes together with the goal to raise funds to beat cancer. This year's cruise took place February 25 to March 2, 2017. 

Over the years, The Buckeye Cruise has helped raise over 10 million dollars for cancer research. This year alone, the cruise raised 2.5 million dollars! Proceeds benefit the Urban & Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research and OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. 

In addition to our sponsorship, several members of our team had the opportunity to go on the cruise and had an amazing experience interacting with fans, cancer survivors, and of course, the players. Below is a recap in photos of their time spent on the ship.

All of the OSU players on the cruise were on stage during the energetic opening ceremonies.

A view from the 3^rd floor overlooking the promenade on the ship. Scarlet and gray was
represented everywhere!

Shelley and Coach Urban Meyer talked about their foundation, why they teamed with the James
and the amazing fundraising efforts they have witnessed by Ohio State Buckeye fans in an effort
to fight cancer.

A view of the pool. Buckeye fans know how to party. There were activities outside daily.

Sponsor slide shown as people were coming into the main theatre for a rally event on the cruise.

It wouldn't be a Buckeye cruise without Brutus!

The Basement Doctor sponsored "Replay You Make The Call" with NCAA Replay Referee Roger Parramore. Roger talked about the history of replay, the evolution to the booth and then gave the audience scenarios where they had to make the right call on the play.

Rascall Flatts, Ohio natives, playing an amazing concert on the pool deck of the Independence
of the Seas. What a show!

O-H-I-O! Showing some Buckeye pride inside the dining room with a custom ice sculpture.

To see even more highlights from this year's cruise, be sure to check out the Buckeye Cruise on Facebook, and to learn more about next year's trip, visit www.buckeyecruise.com.

The Basement Doctor goes "Bowling with Buckeyes" to support the Cordle Cares Foundation

This past month, The Basement Doctor had the pleasure of once again supporting the Cordle Cares Foundation and their annual event "Bowling with Buckeyes."

The event took place at Tiki Lanes in Lancaster, Ohio. As a lane sponsor, we were able to bowl with a Special Olympian as well as current and former Ohio State football players. We also sponsored a VIP party for four very deserving kids.

All of the proceeds raised during the event go to Special Olympic and community grants, as well as student scholarships. This year's event was a huge success with former players like Pat Elflein, Josh Perry, and Heisman winner Troy Smith, all coming out to meet fans, raise money and support Special Olympians.

The Cordle Cares Foundation was established by former Buckeye Jim Cordle, and it is committed to helping students in need by providing scholarships and participating in other outreach programs. We would like to thank Jim Cordle and CCF for such a fun and meaningful event. We can't wait for next year!

If you would like to read more about Cordle Cares and support a worthy cause, please visit http://www.cordlecares.org.

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.

Meyer Bowl: Bowling with the Buckeyes to support the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer

This past Sunday, AMF Sawmill Lanes in Dublin was a sea of Scarlet and Gray as supporters for the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer and former Buckeye players came out to participate in the third annual Meyer Bowl organized by Shelley and Urban Meyer.

Proceeds from this event and the Buckeye Cruise go directly to the Urban & Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research. Participants who donated money to this important cause could form teams, sponsor lanes and bowl with the former players. The Basement Doctor was excited to lace up their bowling shoes and formed a strong team with Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor; Ed Meyer, Senior Project Manager; Rob Giffin, Senior Foreman; and Mike Stiers, Brand Development Specialist.

Because we sponsored a lane, The Basement Doctor had the pleasure of bowling with a celebrity bowler, former Buckeye player Dimitrious Stanley. We had a great time talking football with Dimitrious, and we even chatted about his future with the Columbus City Council. 


Other former players in attendance included Jake Ballard, Bobby Carpenter, Craig Krenzel, Anthony Schlegel, John Simon, William White, and Justin Zwick. The bowling talent was impressive all around. Even Shelley Meyer hit the lanes. But it was Craig Krenzel who came out on top with the win over the other Buckeye celebrities.

This was not The Basement Doctor's first time to lend their support to the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer. Back in 2012, we donated a completely finished basement to the highest bidder at an auction raising funds for the cause. The winner was former Buckeye player Bobby Carpenter.

For more information about the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, you can visit their web site http://buckeyecruise.com. To see more pictures from the event, be sure to visit our Facebook page.

A pie in the face for Cancer! The American Pie Party hosts National Pie Day fundraiser

On Friday, January 23, The American Pie Party hosted a “National Pie Day” event at The Shamrock Club to raise money for cancer. This organization has made it its mission to fight the disease and raise both funds and awareness through humor.

Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, was on hand at this fun event, to both throw and receive a pie to his face. Ron wasn’t the only member of The Basement Doctor team there to support this cause. His pie came courtesy of Tom Johnston, President and General Manager of The Basement Doctor. Tom’s first attempt didn’t quite land on Greenbaum’s face, but he really got him on the second try. Greenbaum retaliated by nominating Tom to take a pie from his daughter Karen, a cancer survivor, and accounting manager Jack Witt, who recently lost a loved one to cancer.

The theme for the night was "Tag" and "Pie it Forward." The event was hosted by American Pie Party founder Tony Sobony, and included several members of the community including former Ohio State Buckeye Jimmie Bell and State Representative Michael Stinziano. Bell, now a motivational speaker, accepted two pies from Greenbaum. His mother Saundra Bell recently won her battle with cancer, making his involvement in the evening especially meaningful. Stinziano took his pie from a young volunteer.

For more information about the organization or to learn how you can help #pieitforward, visit www.americanpieparty.org. You can also view more photos from the event on The Basement Doctor's Facebook page.