Pelotonia Impact

Supporting seven areas of research

Pelotonia believes in moving fast and funding researchers and projects early. It’s a pace perfectly suited for new ideas and exciting potential. Take a closer look at how Pelotonia dollars are used to accelerate innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC – James and to help us achieve our One Goal.

the Impact

Seven categories of investment. Endless possibilities. The funds raised by Pelotonia are divided into strategic groups to invest in developing research talent and fueling innovation across a wide spectrum of cancer types, demographics, and geographies.

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Pelotonia-Funded research areas

Percentages reflect Pelotonia funding through FY24

Recruitment
and
Retention

36%

Pelotonia funds are used to recruit top scientists to Ohio State, helping them establish research labs and continue their innovative cancer research quickly, often leading to further external funding.

strategic
research
investments

24%

These funds provide seed money for new and innovative research ideas, accelerating cancer research projects that might otherwise go unfunded, leading to groundbreaking discoveries.

idea
grants

12%

Pelotonia supports early-stage research through Idea Grants, enabling researchers to explore high-risk, high-reward cancer studies that can yield additional external funding and foster breakthrough advancements in cancer treatment.

Pelotonia
Scholars

The program invests in training the next generation of cancer researchers by offering scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students, as well as medical students, from a variety of fields.

Pelotonia
Institute for
Immuno-Oncology
(PIIO)

11%

This institute, launched with Pelotonia funding, focuses on pioneering immunotherapy treatments that harness the body’s immune system to fight cancer, positioning it as the future frontier in cancer care.

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Equipment
and New
Technologies

These funds provide researchers with cutting-edge equipment, such as advanced screening technologies and cell-sorting instruments, essential for driving innovation in cancer research and treatment.

Statewide
Initiatives

Investment in creating better outcomes for some of the most common cancer types through prevention and early detection methods to save and extend lives across the state of Ohio.

Impact of Pelotonia Investment Across Cancer Research

Recruited over 300 scientists to the OSUCCC – James with Pelotonia support since 2010

7 new Pelotonia-funded Idea Grants totaling $1.8 million in 2025

227 Pelotonia-funded Idea Grants worth nearly $36 million awarded since 2010

22 Pelotonia Scholars were awarded in 2025, including 13 undergraduate students, 6 graduate students, 2 postdoctoral researchers, and 1 medical student

The Pelotonia Scholars program has awarded 734 scholarships to students from 53 countries and 36 U.S. states since 2010

135 PIIO members awarded $33 million in annual grant funding since 2019

$564,000 invested in 2025 for the purchase of sophisticated equipment for some of the cancer program's Shared Resources

$435,000 invested in statewide initiatives, including funds for Beating Lung Cancer in Ohio

DAVID E. COHN, MD, MBA | COO, OSUCCC – JAMES

“Raising over $300 million through Pelotonia is remarkable. We couldn’t do all that we’re doing to create a cancer-free world without the support we receive from the community.”

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2025 impact report

This annual Impact Report is a collaboration between Pelotonia and the OSUCCC – James. In this report, explore highlights from community events and innovative initiatives which inspire the philanthropy accelerating critical funds for advancements in cancer research.

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