I'm riding in memory of my mom who was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in 2017. She went to be with the Lord in August 2021, and I'm excited to honor her legacy by riding the weekend before the 3-year anniversary of her passing.

Thanks to innovative cancer research and her incredible doctors at the OSUCCC-James, she was able to be on a chemotherapy treatment that helped to stabilize her cancer, and she also participated in a number of clinical trials throughout her cancer journey.

Together, the Pelotonia community has raised over $261 million over the past 15 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.

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. I am all in. I love and miss you so much, Mom. 💚