January 2010
Tieman Releases a special Cancer Family Edition 18” “Courage” Sculpture For Those Who Have and Are Battling Cancer. (more)

2009
Sculpture Gives Those With Cancer 'Courage'July Media Articles
WAKR - Radio in Akron, Ohio interview
Sculpture Gives Those With Cancer 'Courage'

Akron Beacon Journal newspaper in Akron, Ohio
Sculptor 'Courage' to live on.
Bronze memorial statue to powerful spirit of cancer victims dedicated at Akron City Hospital's Cooper Cancer Center

May Media Articles
Art Business News magazine Article
Sculptor Michael Tieman unveils "Courage" (Artist Update)

Cannon Beach Gazette Newspaper Article
"Courage" Revealed

Daily Astorian Newspaper Article
Spring Unveiling unveils the inspiration behind the artwork

May 1, 2009
See some candid photos of the unveiling here.

To begin the 9th Annual Spring Unveiling Weekend celebration, on Friday May 1, artist Michael Tieman and his family unveiled Michael’s completed bronze sculpture “Courage”.
This was the national unveiling of Tieman’s 36” limited edition bronze sculpture “Courage” and the first time it was seen since he announced the piece and unveiled the clay work in progress at the Stormy Weather Arts Festival in November of last year.

February 2, 2009
The national publication
Art Business News article on the completion of "Courage"
(more)

January 15, 2009

Michael Tieman completed his 36" tall version of "Courage", a tribute to those who have, who are and who will battle Cancer.

The first completed bronze of this magnificent sculpture was purchased by John Drotos, Connie's husband of 25 years, and the sculpture will be donated to the to the Summa Health System's Jean B. and Milton N. Cooper Cancer Center, Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio. This is a new facility, the old one was where Connie spent her six years in treatment. Included in the cost of the 36" bronze of "Courage" is a $5000 donation to the Center's Cancer Support Services.

The family will be present at the dedication ceremonies of the "Courage" sculpture planned for July 29, 2009, the first anniversary of Connie's death, at the Cancer Center in Akron, Ohio.