During the annual local Pelotonia event, held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Champion’s Grill, it was announced that the group had officially raised over $1 million dollars toward cancer research.
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WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The ninth-annual local Pelotonia fundraiser took place at The Greens Golf Course and Champion’s Grill on Saturday, July 27 in front of a very large crowd.
The fundraiser is organized by a group of local riders and all proceeds from the event helped fund each of their individual fundraising goals. There are 19 individuals on the committee with 11 of those riding in the event.
With the help of their corporate sponsors and many other generous donors, the group has raised over $1 million in their nine years of running the event.
The buffet-style dining menu for the evening included smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and cole slaw. Water, tea and lemonade were available as included refreshments, and alcoholic beverage could be purchased with drink tickets.
Local classic rock band “DUMBFOUNDED” provided entertainment throughout the evening.
A silent auction took place during the event, with over 100 items up for bid. A live auction began at 8 p.m. with numerous items valued at over $1,000.
Pelotonia is a bicycling event which is held in Columbus in August. In 2022, there were over 10,000 riders in the event which raised over $25 million for cancer research. Over the first 15 years of the event, riders and corporate sponsors have raised over $283 million. Riders can participate in rides from 25 to 180 miles and have committed to a fundraising goal based on the number of miles they ride. One hundred percent of the funds raised go directly to the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, The James and Solove Research Institute for cancer research.
