COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 17, 2025) – Pelotonia and RTRX are proud to announce a new partnership with DHL Supply Chain North America, the Americas’ leading contract logistics provider, naming the company a Notable Funding Partner of Pelotonia, and a Funding Sponsor and the Life Sciences Lead for RTRX 2025. This expanded partnership brings together purpose-driven innovation, community impact and a shared commitment to transforming health outcomes – while catalyzing leadership and business growth across the Columbus Region. Pelotonia’s generous funding partners provide operational support, enabling the organization to donate 100 percent of every participant-raised dollar to innovative cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). RTRX’s sponsors provide funding support for the annual experience held in downtown Columbus, which invests 100 percent of proceeds in Pelotonia’s innovative research, with more than $7 million invested to date.  

A long-time supporter of Pelotonia, DHL Supply Chain will celebrate its 15th year as a Peloton team. Throughout this decade-and-a-half of committed involvement, DHL associates have consistently shown up as Riders, Volunteers and Challengers, raising more than $2.46 million for Pelotonia’s mission of ending cancer. This expanded partnership will see the company named as a 2025 Pelotonia Roundtable partner and RTRX sponsor, which underscores a broader commitment to advancing cancer research, scaling healthcare innovation and strengthening the Columbus Region as a hub for impact-driven enterprise.  

“Pelotonia would not be possible without the generosity of our funding partners,” said Joe Apgar, CEO of Pelotonia. “DHL Supply Chain has been an extraordinary supporter of the Pelotonia community for 15 years, and we are thrilled to welcome them as a funding partner and collaborator with RTRX. Their expanded commitment represents a powerful example of how purpose and partnership can create meaningful impact in driving forward life-saving cancer research.” 

With its U.S. headquarters in Westerville, Ohio, DHL Supply Chain has a well-established commitment to community giving, and its partnership with Pelotonia and RTRX reflects its focus on innovation and community engagement, along with growing the region.  

“Supporting Pelotonia is deeply personal for many of our associates,” said Will Heywood, Chief Customer Officer, DHL Supply Chain North America. “Our participation in this annual event not only underscores our commitment to improving lives and supporting our local communities but aligns with our strategic focus in delivering next-level healthcare logistics in areas such as clinical trials, biopharma and cell and gene therapies.” 

RTRX: An Innovative Experience for Optimism in Action 

Held annually in Columbus leading up to Ride Weekend, RTRX is a four-day immersive leadership experience for leaders across all industries. Built around a core belief that optimism in action can solve the world’s biggest problems, RTRX curates immersive, high impact programming and experiences focused on leadership, innovation, well-being and personal growth. RTRX 2025, held July 29 through August 1 in downtown Columbus at Kemba Live!, The Junto Hotel and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, will feature a dynamic mix of mainstage keynotes to masterclass workshops. Key speakers announced to date include John Hope Bryant, Sharon McMahon and Angus Fletcher. 

“RTRX is where leadership meets action and is a space for the inherently curious to come together and reimagine how businesses and individuals can make an impact. We are proud to welcome DHL Supply Chain as a partner in this work,” said Suraj Hinduja, Managing Director of RTRX. “Their business and community leadership makes them a fantastic partner as we continue to grow the RTRX platform and our investment in Pelotonia. This incredible partnership will fuel our mission to connect thought leadership, transformative innovation and actionable optimism, to reimagine how businesses and individuals come together to create action. And there is no better place for this than the Columbus Region, which is home to some of the world’s most recognizable brands, innovative small businesses, powerhouse research hubs and top-notch academic institutions.” 

“We are thrilled to join this transformative event that aligns with our mission to inspire action in our communities. RTRX is not just an opportunity for dialogue; it serves as a catalyst for real-world solutions that can help shape a better future for our teams and the communities we serve,” said Heywood. 

Pelotonia Roundtable: Bridging Science, Industry and Community 

In addition, DHL Supply Chain will participate in the Pelotonia Roundtable, a unique convening of pharmaceutical and life sciences leaders with researchers, in partnership with the OSUCCC – James. Now in its fifth year, Pelotonia Roundtable has hosted more than 100 representatives from across 15 industry-leading pharmaceutical companies to foster scientific dialogue and community connection.  

A Shared Vision for Cancer Research and Columbus 

DHL Supply Chain joins Pelotonia’s current funding partners — American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works, Huntington National Bank, Peggy & Richard Santulli, Victoria’s Secret, Ariel Corporation, The Haslam 3 Foundation, M/I Homes, Safelite, Abbott Laboratories, Barbasol, Cardinal Health, Diamond Hill, Nationwide Insurance and Pharmavite — to help make Pelotonia’s inspiring event experiences possible. The 2025 Pelotonia events include Opening Ceremony on August 1, Ride Weekend on August 2 and 3, and Gravel Day on October 4. Registration is now open for Riders, Volunteers and Challengers at pelotonia.org/register.  

DHL Supply Chain joins RTRX founding entity Rockbridge, and sponsors Huntington National Bank, Innosource, Diamond Hill, Gilbane, HVMG, the Columbus Partnership, IGS Energy and others to create an incredible business and individual leadership experience leading up to Pelotonia Ride Weekend. RTRX 2025 experience is July 29 through August 1 and registration is open for all businesses and individuals at rtrx.co.