Join Team ScottsMiracle-Gro in Pelotonia: Support Cancer Research Through Cycling
Pelotonia is just around the corner, and Team ScottsMiracle-Gro is gearing up to cycle between 20 and 190 miles across central Ohio. This initiative focuses on teamwork among associates to support cancer research. Our involvement with Pelotonia dates back to 2010, and we often receive a few common questions over the years:
Question: Are bike seats comfortable?
Answer: Not really!
Training
Preparing for the Ride Weekend requires significant training, which includes getting accustomed to the bike seat. However, Pelotonia is not a race; it’s a community event where participants set their own pace. For many, this will be the longest distance they have ever cycled. We aim to raise awareness for cancer research, with each participant committing to raise at least $1,250.
Question: Is that a lot of money for one person to raise?
Answer: Yes, it is!
Commitment
The commitment to raise this amount can be daunting, but it’s important to remember that the funds don’t go to us. They support cancer research, and we have experienced riders who participate year after year. One of our team members has raised over $50,000 for Pelotonia in the last 12 years. Since we joined in 2010, we have collectively raised over $3 million, and we are grateful for the support from our company and colleagues.
Every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC), also known as The James.
Question: Do other states benefit from cancer research in Ohio?
Answer: Yes, they do!
Impact
The cancer research conducted at OSUCCC has a broad impact. In July 2023, Pelotonia announced five new studies supported by their funding, focusing on topics such as immunotherapy for breast cancer, targeted therapies for aggressive brain tumors, and addressing depression in lung cancer survivors.
If you’d like to contribute to saving more lives, remember our fundraising deadline is in October, giving you plenty of time to help out!
Click here if you would like to visit our team fundraising page and make a donation to the general fund. Thank you for supporting our cause.
Training
Preparing for the Ride Weekend requires significant training, which includes getting accustomed to the bike seat. However, Pelotonia is not a race; it’s a community event where participants set their own pace. For many, this will be the longest distance they have ever cycled. We aim to raise awareness for cancer research, with each participant committing to raise at least $1,250.
Question: Is that a lot of money for one person to raise?
Answer: Yes, it is!
Commitment
The commitment to raise this amount can be daunting, but it’s important to remember that the funds don’t go to us. They support cancer research, and we have experienced riders who participate year after year. One of our team members has raised over $50,000 for Pelotonia in the last 12 years. Since we joined in 2010, we have collectively raised over $3 million, and we are grateful for the support from our company and colleagues.
Every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC), also known as The James.
Question: Do other states benefit from cancer research in Ohio?
Answer: Yes, they do!
Impact
The cancer research conducted at OSUCCC has a broad impact. In July 2023, Pelotonia announced five new studies supported by their funding, focusing on topics such as immunotherapy for breast cancer, targeted therapies for aggressive brain tumors, and addressing depression in lung cancer survivors.
If you’d like to contribute to saving more lives, remember our fundraising deadline is in October, giving you plenty of time to help out!
Click here if you would like to visit our team fundraising page and make a donation to the general fund. Thank you for supporting our cause.
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