The 2010 Columbus International Auto Show is excited to host the second annual "Cars are the Stars" Preview Gala sponsored by The Columbus Dispatch. This evening will kick off the opening of the show by hosting it's annual preview party that allows guests to get the first look at the hottest new cars for 2010.  

The year's event will benefit The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Since 1999, more than $6.5 million has been raised by the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Reasearch at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

Through your support:

• laboratory discoveries are being translated into effective treatments and new drugs for breast cancer patients;

• a tumor bank has been established to collect, categorize and investigate new risk factors and effective treatments for breast cancer;

• and financial assistance is provided for breast cancer patients to help cover a variety of needs.

To find out more about how the fund supports breast cancer research at The James and our active community partners, visit us online at www.spielmanfund.com.

Also receiving a donation this year is the Make-A-Wish Foundation, grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. 

The party will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Wednesday, March 17, starting at 7pm with entertainment by Hoo Doo Soul Band and great food and drinks The doors officially open to the public on Thursday, March 18 at noon. If you are interested in supporting this great event, please call Nikki Bragg at 614.799.2232 for ticket information.