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
Non-Profit
Founded2008 in Columbus, Ohio
Headquarters450 W Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Key people
Doug Ulman (President and CEO)
Websitewww.pelotonia.org 

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]

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 180 miles, with ascending mandatory minimum fundraising goals.

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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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