Stefanie spielman biography of rory
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Chris Spielman talks book, wife's battle
Former OSU linebacker Chris Spielman authored the book ‘That’s Why I’m Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story,’ which details his family’s
experiences with his wife’s, Stefanie Spielman, breast cancer.
Stefanie spielman biography of rory
She died Nov. 19, 2009.
Credit: Lantern file photo
Former Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman might not have known where his life would take him, but his wife Stefanie knew exactly why she was here.
Spielman said the title of the book, “That’s Why I’m Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story,” was inspired by something his wife said at an event to a young woman who was diagnosed with cancer.
“The lady felt like she was burdening Stefanie, and that’s when Stefanie grabbed her hand and said ‘Don’t you understand?
That’s why I’m here,’” Spielman said.
His wife’s battle with cancer began at the age of 30, after a lump was found in her breast. She battled cancer for 11 years, until her death Nov. 19, 2009.
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