Sparkle of Hope

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Thank you to the many generous sponsors of Sparkle of Hope, a special evening held on October 23 to celebrate women and families affected by gynecologic cancers and to support the UW Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Learn more about the cause and view event photos at sparkleofhopemadison.org

Presenting Sponsor

John and Jeanne Flesch

Ruby SponsorsKellene Burn-RoyJim and Cindy HoytNational Guardian Life Insurance Co.

The Physicians of the UW Gynecologic Oncology Program

Emerald SponsorsAmerican Family Insurance Co.Associated BankDental Health AssociatesErik JacobsenJP Cullen FoundationTom and Mary KleinSmart Motors Inc.UW Medical FoundationWisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc.WPS Health Insurance

Sapphire SponsorsJames Berbee & Karen WalshKeith Breunig Hallman Lindsay PaintsIrene Katele and Ray BandziulisSub-Zero Wolf Foundation Inc.Kelsey Sweeney & SAP

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Opal SponsorsExact SciencesJohn & Coleen FladJim ImhoffDepartment of Urology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Nancy Wettersten

In-Kind SponsorsBR Diamond Suite Candinas ChocolatierCelebrations EntertainmentFull CompassGoodman’s Jewelers Madison MagazineSurroundings Events and Floral WISC-TV3

Sparkle of Hope

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 20156:00 PM

Madison Marriott West

1313 John Q Hammons Drive

Middleton, Wisconsin

Welcome to the eleventh annual Sparkle of Hope event to benefit

University of Wisconsin’s Gynecologic Oncology Program. On behalf of

our physicians, researchers, clinical staff and the thousands of women that we

serve, we thank you for joining us this evening and for your continued support.

Tonight, we celebrate women and the tremendous progress we’ve made in the

prevention, treatment and cure of gynecologic cancers. But in our celebration

we are also mindful of lives lost too soon.

Guided by the spirit of these women and the hope of our patients and their

families, we share your passion for making a difference in the world of

gynecologic cancers. In the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, we are leading

efforts in surgical innovation and outcomes research, quality of life studies and

innovative chemotherapy trials. We are studying new ways to detect cancer

and treat it at its source.

While we are at the forefront of discovery, our federal grant funding is

diminishing. Philanthropic support is now more important than ever. By

participating in Sparkle of Hope you are helping us make a significant

difference in sustaining our research and continuing progress in fighting these

diseases.

Again, thank you for your support!

Laurel W. Rice, MDBen Miller Peckham Chair, UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health

David M. Kushner, MD, FACOGDirector, UW Gynecologic Oncology Program

John and Jeanne Flesch Professor in Gynecologic Oncology,UW School of Medicine and Public Health

WelcomeEric FrankeWISC-TV3

Dinner Service

The Honey Badger Approach To CancerLaurel W. Rice, MD, Professor

Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Janice’s StoryJanice Hughes

Live AuctionGeoffrey Sandler, Auctioneer

Celebrations Entertainment

Stephanie’s StoryStephanie Perez

Diamond Dig & Generous GemsGeoffrey Sandler and Stephanie Perez

Program

Ovarian Cancer

• Bloating

• Pelvic or abdominal pain

• Difficult eating or feeling full

quickly

• Urinary symptoms (urgency or

frequency)

Endometrial Carcinoma

• Any bleeding after menopause

• Unusual bleeding or vaginal

discharge

Cervical Cancer

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding,

especially after intercourse

• Vaginal discharge

• Odor: strange/unpleasant

• Pain: during sex or in pelvic

area unrelated to sex or during

other activities

Uterine Sarcoma

• Unusual vaginal bleeding or

discharge, especially after

menopause

• Pain or feeling of fullness in

pelvic area or lower abdomen

• Fibroids that grow quickly

especially after menopause

Vulvar Cancer

• Vulvar itching that does not

improve

• Change in skin color around

vulva

• Change in the feel of your skin

around vulva

• Wart-like bumps or sores on

vulva or clitoral area

• Pain when urinating

• Burning or bleeding and

discharge not related to

menstrual cycle

• Enlarged glands in groin

Know the Signs of Gynecologic CancerAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, every year approximately

72,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer.

Every woman is at risk.

Each cancer has different symptoms, many of which can be mistaken

for other conditions. It’s critical to know the signs and symptoms

because early detection can save lives.

If you are concerned about any health issues, talk with your

primary care physician.

Signs and Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers

In-Kind SponsorsBR Diamond Suite

Candinas ChocolatierCelebrations Entertainment

Full Compass

Goodman’s JewelersMadison Magazine

Surroundings Events and FloralWISC-TV3

2015 Sparkle of Hope Committee

Sharon Sweeney, Event ChairJeanne Flesch, Event Vice Chair

Mary Klein, Event Vice Chair

Committee Volunteers Jim Hoyt, Media Partnerships

Stephanie Perez, Social OutreachCaroline Swenson, Social Outreach

Community Volunteers

Carol FlintShelley Hammond

Kelsey SweeneyShari Twing

Staff

Beth BlumDeborah Hobbins

Beth Pinkerton

Joanne RashNicholas SchmuhlKatie Williquette

Presenting SponsorJohn and Jeanne Flesch

Ruby SponsorsKellene Burn-Roy

Jim and Cindy HoytNational Guardian Life Insurance Co.

The Physicians of the UW Gynecologic Oncology Program

Emerald SponsorsAmerican Family Insurance Co.

Associated BankDental Health Associates

Erik JacobsenJP Cullen Foundation

Tom and Mary KleinSmart Motors Inc.

UW Medical FoundationWisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance

WPS Health Insurance

Sapphire SponsorsJames Berbee & Karen Walsh

Keith BreunigHallman Lindsay Paints

Irene Katele & Ray BandziulisSub-Zero Wolf Foundation Inc.

Kelsey Sweeney & SAPDepartment of Obstetrics and

Gynecology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Opal SponsorsExact Sciences

John & Coleen FladJim Imhoff

Department of Urology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Nancy Wettersten

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

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United In Hope • United In CelebrationSupporting the University of Wisconsin’s Gynecologic Oncology Program

Sparkle of Hope is a unique celebration of women whose lives

have been touched by gynecologic cancers.

Funds from the event directly support innovative research

and patient care programs in the area of gynecologic cancer.