Pelotonia

Pelotonia began in 2008 as a two-day bike ride in Columbus, Ohio, to raise funds for cancer research at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – The James. Pelotonia, the Ride, includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment and volunteerism. As a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, Pelotonia raises money for cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

PELOTONIA
TypeNon-Profit
Founded2008 in Columbus, Ohio
Headquarters450 W Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Key people
Doug Ulman (President and CEO)

History

Pelotonia was founded in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) to create a cycling event to raise funds for cancer research.

The 2013 event drew 6,723 riders and more than 2,300 volunteers. The slightly more than $19 million raised in 2013 brought the total raised for cancer research over the first five years of the event to more than $61 million.[1]

Since its founding in 2008, Pelotonia has raised more than $258 million.

The James

Pelotonia funds are used to recruit and retain research talent, purchase equipment, fund research for students through the Pelotonia Fellowship program, and fund two-year faculty teams for novel research ideas aimed at the prevention and/or treatment of cancer through the Pelotonia Research Award Program.[2]

The Pelotonia Research Award Program provides grants to scientists for research on better treatments and prevention strategies. To date, 108 research teams have received Pelotonia grants.[3]

Event format

To participate in Pelotonia, riders sign up to bike one of several possible distances, ranging from 25 to 200 miles, with ascending mandatory minimum fundraising goals.

Pelotonia typically takes place the first weekend of August every year.

See also

References
  1. Rita Price (2013-12-05). "Pelotonia raises $19 million this year for Ohio State cancer research". Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  2. "Where the money goes". Retrieved May 15, 2012.
  3. "Pelotonia Idea Grants". Retrieved July 14, 2014.
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