Night of Impact
Night of Impact is a fun, end-of-year celebration to bring the community together to honor and recognize the efforts of every participant, team, and partner who made our campaign unforgettable. The event includes an exciting reveal of the annual fundraising total.
An event celebrating YOU, the Pelotonia community. Night of Impact is an evening filled with community connection, stories of research breakthroughs, and recognition of individuals going above and beyond.
Night of Impact Countdown
UNTIL NIGHT OF IMPACT 2026
Join us on Wednesday, November 18, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the Pelotonia community and the impact made in 2026.
Night of Impact Details
(Wednesday, November 18)
Explore event details including timeline and parking information below.
All registered 2026 participants are invited to attend with a guest at no cost. RSVP here by Wednesday, November 4.
Please note that due to venue capacity, spots are limited. To ensure that everyone who wants to attend has the opportunity, we kindly ask that you only RSVP if you are certain you will be able to join us.
KEMBA Live! (405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215)
- 5:30pm: Doors open
- 5:30-8:00pm: Food & beverages (alcoholic beverages available for guests aged 21+)
- 6:30pm: Stage program
Event parking will be available for $10 in surface lots and garages surrounding Kemba Live! LAZ Parking staff will be available at Lot B and Lot H to receive payment, parking can be purchased in the McConnell Garage in advance on the Arena District Parking website, or additional surface lots can be utilized with payment via the Parkmobile app. A parking map for the event can be found here.
2025 Number Reveal Video
Record-Breaking Community Fundraising
Community unites to celebrate $29.2 million record-breaking fundraising total, bringing all-time funds raised to $339 million for the OSUCCC – James. Watch the countdown video that revealed the total on stage at Night of Impact 2025!
Impact Story
2025 Researcher of the Year, Sameek Roychowdhury, MD, PhD
Each year, we honor a handful of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support of accelerating innovative cancer research with the Pelotonia Awards. These members of the Pelotonia community are champions in the fight against cancer, embodying the relentless commitment to the mission of Ending Cancer that defines the grassroots movement.
Stories from the 2025 Pelotonia Award Winners
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Whether you ride, volunteer, fundraise, or participate virtually, there’s a place for everyone to make a meaningful impact. With 100% of every participant-raised dollar going directly to cancer research at the OSUCCC – James, your involvement directly fuels life-saving discoveries.
