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(Pelotonia ) founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2008, is a grassroots bike tour that funds cancer research at The Ohio State University. Pelotonia is a two-day experience that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment and volunteerism. As a 501(c)3 not for profit organization, Pelotonia raises millions of dollars each year for cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Pelotonia's operating expenses are covered by funding partners, so that 100% of every Rider raised dollar goes directly to fund cancer research. ==History== Due to stagnation in government funding for cancer research noted in 2008, Mike Caligiuri, director of the (OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center and CEO of The James Cancer Hospital ) and distinguished research physician, recognized the need to expand current funding. Inspired by the broad success of grassroots initiatives supporting other nationally based cancer programs, Mike Caligiuri presented the idea of a grassroots cycling event in Ohio to Cindy Hilsheimer (President of The James Cancer Hospital Foundation Board (JFB)) who sought and obtained one year of funding for the entire event from NetJets (founder Richard Santulli). Together, Mike Caligiuri, Cindy Hilsheimer (JFB), Daniel Rosenthal (NetJets), and Peter Weiler (OSU Foundation) founded Pelotonia in 2008, a 501(c)3 devoted to creating a grassroots cycling event for which 100% of funds raised would go towards cancer research with "One Goal -->End Cancer". Cancer survivor Tom Lennox was hired as the first CEO and together with Mike rode 163 miles in the summer of 2008 across Cape Cod in the Pan Mass Challenge that supports the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The experience created a strong bond between the two, and Pelotonia was off and running. Following year 1 in 2009, Pelotonia has been funded in its entirety by Peggy and Richard Santulli, L-Brands, and The Huntington Bank as the three major sponsors, with additional support from Nationwide Insurance, American Electric Power, the Harold C. Schott Foundation, Cardinal Health, Scotts Miracle Grow, and Kenyon College, along with a multitude of in-kind supporting partners. The model of Pelotonia remains simple: Pelotonia’s operating expenses are covered by the funding partners so that 100% of every dollar raised by Pelotonia Riders, Virtual Riders and Volunteers goes directly to fund cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Pelotonia was initially funded with a five-year, $12.5 million commitment, with a goal to raise $39 million during this time period. Instead, Pelotonia has raised over $61 million in its first five years. In year four, Pelotonia became the number one cycling fundraiser in America by rider numbers. In 2013, Pelotonia was ranked number 22 among the top run, walk and/or ride fundraising events in the U.S.A. Huntington Chief Executive Officer Stephen Steinour called the bank’s decision to get involved an easy one and said Pelotonia “has created a rallying point we didn’t fully expect” that has changed the company’s culture for the better. “Seeing the supporters all along the ride holding up signs made each pedal and each mile easier to deal with,” said cancer survivor and Pelotonia Rider Matt Hare. “Pelotonia is something that I will continue to do every year.” Making the experience special for every Rider has been Tom Lennox’s mission during his amazing term as CEO which was completed in 2013. “It’s all about delivering an emotional and first class experience,” he said. “And it’s not just the three-day weekend of the ride, but throughout the entire year—and that mindset manifests itself in everything we do. If we pull that off, the fundraising takes care of itself and then it’s on Mike to find a cure.” The 2013 event drew 6,723 Riders and more than 2,300 Volunteers. The slightly more than US$19 million raised in 2013 brought the total raised for cancer research over the first five years of the event to more than US$61 million. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pelotonia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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