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Pelotonia was founded in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) to create a cycling event to raise funds for cancer research. [1] Formerly of the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Mike Caligiuri became CEO of James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at the start of 2008 and began exploring ways to expand community support and research funding. [2]
The event, called CATT, was similar to the already established NorthEast Tiki Tour (NETT). [45] All proceeds from a charity raffle at the event benefited CatNap from the Heart, a local non-profit animal shelter. A second event was held April 24–26, 2015, and proceeds were donated to the Easter Island Foundation to fund a memorial scholarship ...
In 1991 Dwell launched Urban Concern, a Christian inner-city charity recognized by President George H. Bush in his "Thousand Points of Light" awards. [16] Together with Columbus city government and business leaders, Dwell continues to expand Urban Concern and contributes the majority of its financial and volunteer resources. [ 17 ]
Stonewall Columbus was founded as Stonewall Union in 1981. [2]Stonewall Union was incorporated by local Columbus, Ohio gay activists (Craig Covey, Steve Wilson, Rick Rommele, Craig Huffman, Dennis Valot, Val Thogmartin and Keith McKnight) in 1981, in response to Jerry Falwell's attempt to establish a Columbus based Moral Majority headquarters.
After Marcon 57 in 2022, new management has taken over working with SOLAE, the registered charity organization that owns Marcon. The convention returned to Memorial Day weekend, with dates May 26–28, 2023. [7] Guests for Marcon 2023 were: David Weber, Author Guest of Honor; Jordan Breeding, Content Creator Guest; Chaz Kemp, Artist Guest of Honor
Each City Barbeque location serves its local community by giving back about 10% of pre-tax profits to local charities and non-profits; [35] donating food to community events [36] and food-insecure families via Food Rescue; [37] and raising funds for organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, [38 ...
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Since its opening, Columbus Commons has hosted multiple local, regional and national events including the Columbus Food Truck and Cart Festival, [25] the Capital City Half Marathon, Slice of Columbus, the Pelotonia Opening Ceremony, the 2013 President’s Cup Opening Ceremony, [26] and the 2015 National Gay Softball World Series Opening ...