I am riding in Pelotonia…

In memory of Paul Rogers, my eldest brother, who passed away in January 2023 from pancreatic cancer.

In memory of George Henry Rogers, my father, who passed away in 2012 from lung cancer.

In memory of my previous family - Melissa (wife), Makenah (daughter), Zachary (son), Nicholas (son), and Alenah (daughter) - who drowned nearly 20 years ago on August 30, 2003 in a Kansas flash flood. I was the sole survivor. I honor their lives, legacy, and memory especially this month of August 2023. KNOW GOD - no regrets. www.MightyInTheLand.com

I am also riding in celebration of the many cancer survivors who are still with us, including my valiant sister, Deby. They are here thanks to the medical providers who devote their lives to providing the best care possible, and to the researchers who are committed to furthering cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.

I’ve joined Pelotonia, a global community determined to see an end to cancer, for its 15th year of raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research. Together, the Pelotonia community has raised over $258 million for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James. And we’re just getting started! I’m proud to ask for your support of my fundraising efforts knowing that Pelotonia directs 100% of every participant-raised dollar to invest in the brightest minds and biggest ideas in cancer research — including advancements in cancer prevention, improvements in early detection methods, and the development of cancer therapies that are less toxic and more effective for patients. Our community is particularly proud of Pelotonia’s support of the clinical trial for a therapy that is now taken by more than 270,000 cancer patients worldwide and of our significant support of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology, which is pursuing a new frontier in clinical cancer care that harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer. You can learn more about Pelotonia’s impact at pelotonia.org/our-impact.