I am riding this year for my gynecologic oncology patients who have endured or are currently enduring cancer treatment and who show strength and perserverance despite all odds, and in honor of my grandmother, Audrey, who passed away from ovarian cancer in late 2019. I also ride for the future of gynecologic oncology -- and all oncology -- in the hope that one day, we will be able to create a cancer-free world.

The Pelotonia community has raised over $236 million over the past 13 years for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James. But we aren’t stopping there. Every single dollar we raise is invested in the brightest minds in cancer research who are making cancer therapies less toxic and more effective for patients. From increasing cancer prevention and early detection methods to creating new drugs that are in use today – Pelotonia dollars are truly saving lives. Our community is especially proud that Pelotonia pledged $102,265,000 in 2019 to launch the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology, a bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer. You can learn more about The Institute and Pelotonia’s lifetime impact at Pelotonia.org/Our-Impact. I’m proud to ask for your support of my fundraising goal knowing that Pelotonia directs 100% of every dollar raised by its participants to innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC-James. One Goal!