A bike ride. A weekend. It is a part of Columbus. A part of my being. It is a part of making a difference.

2026 will be my 18th year participating in Pelotonia. My father, Bill, was diagnosed and passed away from pancreatic cancer. Only 10% of pancreatic cancer detections are at a treatable level.

Pelotonia is a global community that is committed to accelerating funding for innovative cancer research. In 2025 the Pelotonia community raised $29.2 million dollars and in 17 years over $339 million dollars funded life-saving cancer research at The James Cancer Center and the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO), a research initiative focused on harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer, both based at The Ohio State University.

This event is very close to my heart. I will be riding my bike from Columbus to Gambier Ohio, 100 miles, in support of my commitment in finding a cure for cancer. I’m reaching out to you for support of my fundraising stretch goal of $5000. 100% of every dollar raised by Pelotonia riders and volunteers is directed towards innovative cancer research at the James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University.

Thank you – Bud Abraham

For every pedal stroke, cancer loses.