Pink Tie Guys

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Northeast Ohio Class of Pink Tie Guys. Applications are due not later than March 23, 2012.

2012 Pink Tie Guy Application

2012 Pink Tie Guy Roles & Rewards

The 2011 Komen Northeast Ohio Cleveland Class of Pink Tie Guys (from left to right): Adam Chafe, Reverend Timothy Eppinger,  Senator Thomas Patton, Edward Doehne, Jerry Kelsheimer, and Chris Ronayne. (Not pictured: James Boland and Christopher Gorman)

The Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® introduced its 2011 class of Pink Tie Guys at the organization’s annual Power of a Promise event held May 19th. These eight regional executives and celebrities have agreed to serve as Ambassadors for breast health throughout the coming year. By simply wearing the Komen pink ribbon tie at community events, the men hope to spark conversations about the important message of early detection: the best protection against deadly late stage breast cancer. This initiative is also aimed at engaging more men in the breast cancer movement, empowering them to be involved in women’s health issues and raising awareness that men can have breast cancer as well. 
 
The eight men were selected to represent the one in eight women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes.  This year’s class includes: James Boland, retired Vice Chair of Ernst & Young; Adam Chafe, Vice President of Marketing for Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes; Edward Doehne, City of Elyria Building Inspector and co-survivor; Reverend Timothy Eppinger of God’s Tabernacle of Faith Church; Jerry Kelsheimer, President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank Northeastern Ohio; State Senator Thomas Patton; Chris Ronayne, President of University Circle, Inc.; and Christopher Gorman, President of Key Corporate Bank.

The 2011 Komen Northeast Ohio Akron Class of Pink Tie Guys

Announced at the 2011 Pink on the Links was the inaugural class of Akron/Canton Pink Tie Guys. By serving as local Ambassadors for breast health, the Pink Tie Guys will represent an under recognized group in the fight against breast cancer: men. Nearly 2000 men are diagnosed with the disease each year, and thousands are advocates and supporters for their wives, mothers, and sisters who are fighting for their lives. Representing the one in eight women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes, these eight Pink Tie Guys will proudly wear special Komen pink ribbon ties to raise awareness about breast health in their communities

Comprising the group of eight are: Dan Balmert, managing partner of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease  Akron office;  Dr. Andrew Fenton, Medical Director of the McDowell Cancer Center at Akron General; Bob Handlos, Vice President of Product Development for Bridgestone Americas; Mychal Kempt, Vice President of US Sales and Service for Diebold; David Maley, former Chief of Staff for the Stark County Auditor’s office; Dr Terry Mamounas, Cancer Center Director at Aultman Hospital; Donald Padgett III, Executive Director of the Bridgestone Invitational; and the Honorable Donald Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron.