Fall 2007 Newsletter - Gateway To Hope

T H E
L I F E L I N E
VOL. 1, ISSUE 2 FALL 2007
845 North New Ballas Ct.
Suite 380
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-569-1113
314-432-3303 (fax)
www.gthstl.org
A B R E A S T C A N C E R L I F E L I N E
Receiving Hope
Profile of a Patient
They (Gateway
to Hope) have
been with me
every step of
the way.”
Enabling Hope
President
Kim Blomker
Vice-President
Melvin M. Maclin, II, M.D.
Secretary
Rebecca Brown
Treasurer
Kathy Richey
Historian
Suzanne Lesser
Directors
Demos Argyros
Jessica H. Boyd, M.D.
David A. Caplin, M.D.
Thelma Cook
Susan Ferguson
Diane Gallant
Jan Goldstein
Carolyn Haimann
Bernice McGuire-Irwin, RNC
Michael Litz
Peggy Michelson
Stacey L. Murphy
Jacki Rosen
Bruce Schmidt, M.A., LPC, ABMP
Marlys E. Schuh, M.D.
Ann Davis Shields
Nancy Siwak
Pam Toder
Executive Director
Cindy Frank
Program Nurse Managers
Fran E. Jackson, R.N., B.A.
Christine A. Lyss, R.N.
Jane Roodman Weiss, R.N., BSN
Co-Founders
David A. Caplin, M.D.
Marlys E. Schuh, M.D.
Dr. Susan Luedke with Karen K.
At age 37, Karen K. noticed a change in her nipple – one of the outward
signs of breast cancer. Karen worked for a home health agency
that did not provide health insurance. Despite being newly divorced
and without health insurance, she made an appointment with Dr. Alan
Londe at Health South to evaluate the changes in her breast and get
a mammogram.
“I had always gotten ʻwell womanʼ check-ups and there was no history
of breast cancer in my family, so I really wasnʼt too concerned,” she
explains. However, when the results of the mammogram were questionable
and Dr. Londe recommended a biopsy, Karen began to
worry. Not only did she fear for her health, but she knew that she
could not afford treatment. Dr. Londe helped allay Karenʼs fears,
telling her about Gateway to Hope. “Dr. Londe and his assistant,
Debbie Wendt, told me that Gateway to Hope arranges treatment for
women who cannot afford it,” says Karen.
When Karen received the results of the biopsy, it revealed a diagnosis
of Stage III breast cancer. She met the Gateway to Hope eligibility
criteria and was accepted into the program.
GTH referred Karen to Dr.
Susan Luedke, a medical
oncologist, who started her
on a five-month regimen of
chemotherapy to be followed
by a mastectomy and six
weeks of radiation.
“Being in the program with
Gateway to Hope is such a
blessing and has taken a
load off my mind,” says
Karen. “Prior to starting
chemo, they arranged for a
baseline echocardiogram
and a porta-cath to be
surgically implanted by Dr.
Paul Yazdi, one of their
providers. GTH also
coordinated a PET scan for
me. I have a second scan
scheduled in October to
make sure the cancer is
nowhere else in my body.
These scans alone cost over
$10,000. Itʼs been so scary
and theyʼve held my hand.
Chris, one of the GTH
nurses, was so supportive.
They (Gateway to Hope) have
been with me every step of
the way.”

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Giving Hope: Profile of a Provider
Karenʼs case is all too familiar to Dr. Susan Luedke, an oncologist on staff at the St.
Louis Cancer & Breast Institute. Dr. Luedke has been treating women like Karen for
nearly three decades. Over the years she has seen not only a steady increase in the
number of diagnosed cases of breast cancer, but also a dramatic upsurge in uninsured
and underinsured patients. The price of chemotherapy drugs alone is “staggering,”
says Luedke, who spoke of the exorbitant cost of care for breast cancer today
and has been very active in petitioning pharmaceutical companies to cover the cost.
Luedkeʼs involvement with Gateway to Hope began at its inception. She says that
treating GTH patients is a “group commitment” between GTH and her medical
practice group.
“There is a real crisis in this country for uninsured and underinsured individuals to
access care early so their cancers are discovered sooner and they have more treatment
options available to them,” Luedke explains. “Itʼs vital for women to obtain
health care and Gateway to Hope is a wonderful program for breast cancer patients
who have no other options.”
Ensuring Hope: Profile of a Volunteer
When Sue Lesser learned of Gateway to Hope, she told
Executive Director Cindy Frank, “If you ever need anything,
let me know.” She didnʼt have to wait long to be
asked! A short time later, after becoming a board member,
Sue volunteered to co-chair the groupʼs inaugural golf
tournament with Jacki Rosen. Not only did she volunteer,
she did an outstanding job, helping to raise nearly
$100,000.
Lesser said volunteering at GTH is a labor of love. Thatʼs
not surprising for a woman who spends countless hours
volunteering for a variety of causes, in addition to working
Sue Lesser
as a pre-school teacher and parenting three teenage
children. Since Lesser moved to St. Louis from Chicago 20 years ago, she has been
involved in numerous activities that benefit women and children including teaching in
the Rockwood and Clayton school districts and volunteering at her synagogue, Miriam
School as well as both Parkway Central middle and high school.
“Although I have not been personally touched by breast cancer, many people I know
have been affected,” she explains. “This wonderful organization is truly a lifeline for
individuals in need. When I became involved with Gateway to Hope, I learned from Dr.
Caplin that a significant number of low income women could not access medical care
for breast cancer and so he, along with Dr. Marlys Schuh, sought to establish GTH.
Now that Iʼm ʻeducated,ʼ Iʼm ready to help out at the next event, “Key to the Cure!”
Photo by Joel Marion
Fact: Women who are uninsured
or covered by state Medicaid
plans are nearly 2.5 times as
likely to be diagnosed with
Stage III or IV disease than those
covered by private insurance **
** Data collected from National
Cancer Data Base
American Visions
This October, American Visions Contemporary
Crafts is celebrating 10 years in business with
an appreciation event in which 10% of
Saturday sales will be donated to four local
non-profit organizations, including Gateway
to Hope! We strongly encourage our
supporters to visit American Visions and check
out the incredible selections of contemporary
art in clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood and
jewelry. American Visions Contemporary
Crafts is located at 9854 Manchester Road
(at the south side of Manchester between
McKnight and Berry). Gallery hours and
other information can be found online at
www.american-visions.com.
In Memoriam
On May 30, 2007 the world lost a talented
and noble artist, Paul Degen, creator of
the Gateway to Hope logo. Degen was an
illustrator, caricaturist, painter and sculptor.
Many remember his artwork from the New
Yorker, to which he contributed 34 covers, as
well as the numerous illustrations published in
The New York Times, Esquire, Harperʼs, and
Atlantic Monthly. Degen will be remembered
for his humor and originality, as well as his
generosity to our organization.
Key to the Cure is right around the corner!
GTH co-chairs, Pam Toder and Jan Goldstein have announced that
on October 17, 2007, Saks Fifth Avenue will close to the public and
host “the Hunt for Pink October”, a gala event to benefit Gateway to
Hope and the Siteman Cancer Center. Exotic drinks and gourmet
cuisine will be provided by some of St. Louisʼ top venues. In addition,
attendees will participate in a designer treasure hunt with a chance
to win fabulous prizes. A raffle and silent auction will also be part of
the gala evening. Tickets are $25 and $75 for a patron ticket which
includes a special gift from Saks.
To make a donation or purchase tickets, call 314-569-1113.
We hope to see you on October 17th!
Renee Zellweger, the 2007 Key to the
Cure celebrity ambassador, sports the
limited edition Juicy Couture T-shirt
sold exclusively at Saks First Avenue for
$35, with all proceeds benefiting the
national Key to the Cure campaign.
In addition, Saks
will donate 2%
of all purchases
from October 17
though October
21, 2007 to GTH
and Siteman.

G A T E W A Y T O H O P E • A B R E A S T C A N C E R L I F E L I N E
GTH Wins Award at Komen Race for
the Cure
On June 16, 2007, the Gateway to Hope team joined over 65,000 walkers at the Susan
G. Komen Race for the Cure. With the help of Katie Frank, daughter of executive
director Cindy Frank, the 2007 GTH team received the first place award from the
St. Louis Komen affiliate for achieving the largest dollar amount increase over 2006 in
the small teams division. “Iʼm so proud of my mom and the work she does at Gateway
to Hope,” says Katie. “I hope to one day follow in her footsteps and help people in
need.” Heartfelt thanks go to our hard-working co-chairs, Debbie Caplin and Harriet
Glazer, for helping to make this event a success.
Recent Grants
and Fundraisers
Gateway to Hope acknowledges the
following organizations and foundations
for their generous contributions. Such
fundraisers and prestigious grants
make it possible for us to spread our
message and arrange care for breast
cancer patients who need assistance.
The Soulard Angels
Katie Frank (third from left) with some of her
Komen Race teammates
Golf Tournament Scores Hole in One
On June 4, 2007, Gateway to Hopeʼs Inaugural Golf Tournament, Par Excellence!,
scored a hole in one! With a sold-out crowd of 128 players and sponsorships from over
40 individuals and companies, GTH raised nearly $100,000! Our fabulous co-chairs,
Jacki Rosen and Sue Lesser, volunteers, sponsors, golfers and other generous
contributors helped turn this outstanding event into an instant success.
Festivities began with a shotgun start at Meadowbrook Country Club, where Dan
McLaughlin, nationally known sports radio and television personality, graciously served
as Honorary Chairman. The evening concluded with both a live and silent auction
accompanied by cocktails and hors dʼouerves, then followed by a presentation of the
dayʼs awards.
Mark your calendars now for next yearʼs Gateway to Hope Second Annual
Par Excellence! Golf Tournament which will take place in June, 2008!
GTH Receives
Ladue News Award
Gateway to Hope would like to express
gratitude to the Ladue News 2007 Charity
Awards team and its sponsor Neiman
Marcus for selecting our foundation as one
of nine finalists for the Ladue News Charity
of the Year. The Ladue News selected
GTH from a pool of over 100 applicants
for this prestigious honor.
Thanks to Thelma Muskin (left), Nancy Chod and
their families for donating GTH shirts for the Race
Dr. David Caplin (left) with Neiman Marcus
GM, Allen Barber, at the Ladue News awards
ceremony
Photo by Jason Mueller for Ladue News
In 2005, breast cancer survivor,
Gretchen Brown founded The
Soulard Angels, a group of local
women dedicated to raising funds
to fight breast cancer. The Soulard
Angels raised an astounding $6,288
in proceeds from a benefit concert
held at the Lucas Schoolhouse
and additional t-shirt sales.
Herman T. and Phenie R.
Pott Foundation
Established in 1963 by Herman T. Pott,
the foundation honors the values that
were most important to Herman T.
and Phenie R. Pott, including children,
education and health and human
services.
Spirit of St. Louis
Women’s Fund
The Spirit of St. Louis Womenʼs Fund
selected Gateway to Hope as a
recipient of an inaugural grant from a
pool of more than 300 applicants.
The fund awards grants to charitable
organizations operating in the St. Louis
metropolitan area, specifically within
St. Louis City and County.
St. Louis Men’s Group
Against Cancer
St. Louis Menʼs Group Against Cancer
presented a grant to GTH on May 24,
2007 at the annual St. Louis Menʼs
Group Against Cancer luncheon.

G A T E W A Y T O H O P E • A B R E A S T C A N C E R L I F E L I N E
Heartfelt thanks go to the donors who generously supported Par Excellence, Gateway to Hope’s
Inaugural Golf Tournament, as well as the energetic golfers who participated.
Over 40 individuals and companies helped sponsor the event, including:
DOUBLE EAGLE SPONSOR
Mentor Corporation
Barry Goldenberg, DMD
Julie & Todd Schnuck
Engelhardt Family Foundation
Michael Staenberg
Hamilton Jewelers
Homer Sedighi, DMD
EAGLE SPONSORS
The Martin Bloom Family
UMB Bank
BIRDIE SPONSORS
Commerce Bank
Golden Management, Inc.
Beth and Dr. Larry Lenke
Maritz Loyalty Marketing
GIFT BAG SPONSOR
National City Bank
HOLE IN ONE
Brentwood Volvo
HOLE SPONSORS
Nancy & Richard Axilrod
Bellington Realty
Bender, Weltman, CPA
Brown Smith Wallace, LLC
Buckingham Asset Management
David Katzman, MD
& Jennifer Delaney, MD
Dr. Homer Sedighi, DMD
Dr. Jerrold Schwartz
Dr. Ravi Yadava: Performance
Rehabilitation & Hands on
Therapeutics
Energizer Battery Company
Ferguson Consulting, Inc.
Gershman Realty
In Memory of Leslie Horne
Industrial Soap Company
J.D. Kutter Insurance
James B. Malloy
Kaplan Lumber
Kodner Gallery
Magna Visual
Marcone Appliance Parts Center
Marmi Shoes
Midwest Breast Care Center
MLS Homes
Parkcrest Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Pulaski Bank
Restylane-Redefining Beauty
Rubin Brown, LLP
St. Louis Surgical Center
U.S. Title Guaranty Company
THANK YOU DONORS
Ad Meyer Herr Style
Altair Travel
American Visions Crafts
AXA Foundation
Barry Glantz Architect
Beyond Storage
Birdie Golf
Jane & Dan Bloom
Brentwood Volvo
Sanford Brin
Ann & Joe Buck
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Marilee & Craig Campbell
Debbie & Dr. David Caplin
Jonathan Caplin
Charlie Gitto's
The Club at Chesterfield
The Crossing
Dalhousie Golf Course
Tom Denos
Diane Katzman Designs
Distinctions
Matthew Dunaway
Foodies
Fox Associates
Frame Solutions
Gail & Arnold Gast
Gateway National Golf Links
Genovese Jewelers
GFI
Gifts
Barbara Hewson
David Hutkin
Isaac Bruce Foundation
Jill Evans Petzall Jewelry
Joel Marion Photography
Jeanne and Aron Katzman
Dr. Kurt Kaufman
Lynn & Brad Koeneman
Andrea & Michael Korein
KSDK Channel 5
Dr. George Kyd
Kemoll's
Ladue Nails
Beth & Dr. Larry Lenke
Sue & Herb Lesser
Harold Lewis
Barbara & Ron Light
Limited Additions Gallery
Melanie & Tom Litz
Steve Lotz
Amanda & Michael Lucier
Martin Satz Insurance
Massage Envy
Doug Meadows
Moe's Southwest Grill
National Sports Agency
Nicole's Salon-Ladue
No Limits Personal Fitness
Nutriformance: Fitness, Therapy
& Performance
Parkcrest Plastic Surgery, Inc.
Pilates & Yoga Center
Porta Cima Golf Course
Doug Powell
Gary Rich
Richards Ribs BBQ
Roberto's Trattoria
Jacki & David Rosen
Ina Sachar
Safia Jewelry
Saks Fifth Avenue-The Salon
Somos Baseball
St. Louis Rams
Gary Stafford
Strauss Peyton
Tan-Tara Resort
The Gallery Salon
Ricki Tischler
Trattoria Marcella
Truffles Restaurant
Darren Unrein
Kathryn Ver Hagen
Waterway Gas & Wash
Jane Roodman Weiss &
John Weiss.
Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa
WITH SPECIAL THANKS
17th Street Bar & Grill
Anna Bates
Michael Boguslaw
Karyn Brown, RN
The Business Bank
Callaway Golf
Dream a Little Dream
Fast Signs
Grey Eagle Distributors
Future College Golf Association
Imo's Pizza
J Bucks Restaurant
KSDK Channel 5
Michael Litz
Barbi Macon
Dan McLaughlin
Meadowbrook Country Club
NJC Printing & Graphics
Paul Manno Restaurant
Pine Valley Water
Polsinelli Law Firm
Adam Rosen
David Rosen
Southwest Air
Tower Tee
Maryville Technologies
Marta & Michael Goldberg
Dr. Larry Samuels, RX Systems
Vie

G A T E W A Y T O H O P E • A B R E A S T C A N C E R L I F E L I N E
Gateway to Hope’s Par Excellence Inaugural Golf Tournament Committee
And last, but certainly not least, we extend a huge thank you to our fantastic committee headed by
Jacki Rosen and Sue Lesser, whose hard work and enthusiasm produced a winning event:
Nancy Albus
Debbie Gast
Diane Kenny
Ina Sachar
Jane Bloom
John Goffstein
Pat Korman
Homer Sedighi, DMD
Heidi Burkemper
Kim Goldenberg
Beth Lenke
Maggie Sedighi
Debbie Caplin
Molly Hudgins
Michael Litz
Ricki Tischler
Sarah Capie
Laurie Katzman
Joan Marra
Kathryn Ver Hagen
Sue Engelhardt
Andrea Keller
Peggy Michelson
Gateway to Hope Contributions from May 2007 through August 15, 2007
Contributions
(through 8/15/07)
The Chod Family Foundation
Clean the Uniform Company
Mary G. and Richard Dalton
Carol Fenberg
Mary Ferguson
Gershman Foundation
Barbara and Ben Landesman
Andrew Oberman
Karen OʼLeary
Jane and Doug Reed
Kathleen Reuter
Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker Varley
In Honor Of
The special birthday of Nan
Moore
The birthday of Bo Maher
The birth of Steve and Rebecca
Brownʼs daughter Sarah Berkeley
Brown
Welcome to St. Louis, Celebrity
Chef Kitchens
Congrats and thanks to Sue
Lesser and Jacki Rosen on the
success of the First Annual GTH
golf Tournament
Thanks to Dr. Susan Luedke and
Bruce Schmidt for all their care
and caring
-Susan Feigenbaum
and Jay Pepose
The good health and speedy
recovery of Diane Katzman
To the good health and speedy
recovery of Alan Lyss
Jerry Pass
-Diane and Paul Gallant
The complete and speedy recovery
of the nana of Kim Blomker
-Fran and James Jackson
The complete and speedy recovery
of Lisa Lazaroff
-Fran and Gary Lazaroff
The arrival of Dr. and Mrs. Robert
Hellmanʼs grandson
-Sally Needle
Debbie and David Caplin and the
women and men of Gateway to
Hope
-Thomas J. Nelson
Harriet Glazer
-Helena Servis
Karyn Brown and the difference
she makes
-Ann Davis Shields
The good health of Kathy Bader
-Nancy and Al Siwak
The graduation of Shirley Weissʼ
grandchild
The bar mitzvah of Merle and
Richard Linkmeyerʼs grandson,
Josh
The speedy recovery and continued
good health of Eddie Wallis
The wedding of Florry Shulmanʼs
granddaughter
The birth of Fred and Joy Levinʼs
great grandson, Benjamin
The special birthdays of Jeanne
and Aron Katzman
- Ruth Sobel
In Memory Of Ken Burke
-Dana L. Brackeen
-Diane and Nick Colosi
Betty Dodich
-Mary G. and Richard Dalton
Thomas Neer
Bobby Wolff
-Harriet and Larry Glazer
Louis “Pops” Jacobs
Dan Siegel
-Linda Hyken
Manne Jackoway
Phillip Sosnoff, M.D.
Gladys Stridde
Jane Hall
Monte Lopata
Frank Cusamano
-Fran and James Jackson
Barry Goldstein
-Barbara and Joe Kennington
Beverly Milius
Ian Irons
-Ruth Sobel
Kim Blomker
Debbie and David Caplin
-Marie and Joseph Blomker
The birthday of Judy Glassman
-Margo Green
The 50th wedding anniversary of
Radine and Ben Borowsky
-Julie and Steve Plax
Lynn Levin
-Iris and Earl Salsman
-Oakleigh R. French
-Ann Hatch
-Sandra and Robert Nelson
-Lisa Otke
-William S. Tomber
-Phyllis J. Young
-Marjorie Zimmerman

G A T E W A Y T O H O P E • A B R E A S T C A N C E R L I F E L I N E
Bracelet for Hope
St. Louisan Diane Katzman, one of the nationʼs leading collectible
jewelry designers, has announced that she is designing a limited
edition piece exclusively for Gateway to Hope. A unique silver link
charm bracelet, embellished with silver and white freshwater
pearls that symbolize pearls of wisdom and the importance of
spreading knowledge, will feature four charms that represent the
Gateway to Hope mission: a hope pendent, a heart (compassion
and healing), a four-leaf clover (good luck), and a sun (optimism).
The limited edition piece will come in a signature Diane Katzman
black satin pouch with an artist card that provides information
about Gateway to Hope.
Dianeʼs inspiration for the bracelet came during her own personal
breast cancer experience. During a monthly self-exam in April of
2007, Diane discovered a lump and has since undergone treatment
and chemotherapy. Diane says her battle with breast cancer
has helped raise her awareness of the essential medical attention
breast cancer requires and the resources that may not be available
to people who can not afford treatment.
“Gateway to Hope is spreading the word about the importance of monthly exams, early detection and the need for access to
healthcare,” says Diane, who has been treated by some of the same physicians who donate services to the Gateway to Hope
program. “I am a big proponent of spreading information, so I decided to use my gift of jewelry design and production to help
provide more people with access to the resources that I was fortunate enough to have.”
All sales from this special bracelet, priced at $100, benefit Gateway to Hope. More details about the custom-designed piece,
including purchasing information, are available by calling the Gateway to Hope office at 314-569-1113.
Hope Rocks
If youʼre looking for an entertaining evening for a great cause, plan to stop by Hard Rock Café on
Thursday, October 25, 2007 to hear national recording artists Liston, Rogers, Neinhaus and Crawford.
These talented musicians are a favorite with St. Louisans, playing everything from tunes by the
Byrds to their own original compositions. Best yet, all proceeds, as well as other fundraising activities
that evening, will go to Gateway to Hope. We hope to see you there!
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