Summer Activities - Pelotonia
It is hard to believe, this this school year is already coming to a close. Last August seems like such a short time ago, and the months have gone by in the blink of an eye. I am currently in the middle of mid-term exams for the second term of the spring semester, and will be halfway through my MBA journey in under a month.
This summer is showing no signs of being any less busy, between working during my internship, to participating in the GAP program, and taking advantage of other opportunities around Columbus. One of the activities that has occurred in Columbus every summer for the better part of the last decade is the Pelotonia charity bike ride, which raises funds for the James Cancer Center here on campus. A short description from the ride's website:
The model of Pelotonia remains simple: Pelotonia’s operating expenses are covered by 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.
The ride has raised over $61 million dollars to help fund cancer research over the years, and is a great way to give back to the community. This year, I will be riding as part of the Fisher College of Business team, along with several of my other classmates who are also going to be in the Columbus area over the summer. So, along with my internship this summer, I will be balancing my training regime in order to prepare for the ride. If you have any interest in learning more about myself and the other Fisher students who will be riding, you can follow this link: Dan Reeder