Join us at 10am on Tuesday, May 7, for a ride to kick off Ohio Cancer Action Day

Join for the ride. Stay for the fight! Help end cancer as we know it, for everyone!

Pan Ohio Hope Ride cyclists, volunteers, and supporters are invited to attend an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Ohio – ACS CAN press event in downtown Columbus on Tuesday, May 7.

To rally support for a request of $170,000 from Ohio’s capital budget for structural updates to the Cleveland Hope Lodge, we will kick off Ohio Cancer Action Day with a short bike ride to and around the Ohio Statehouse.

UPDATED SCHEDULE

• 8:30 – Breakfast at Columbus Sheraton/Plaza Hotel on Capitol Square
• 9:45 – Riders depart the hotel for the Ohio Statehouse; non-riding supporters go directly to William McKinley Memorial where the press event will take place
• 10:00 – Cyclists ride around the Statehouse
• 10:15 – Pan Ohio participants join ACS CAN for the press event to share with the media what the Cleveland Hope Lodge means to them and request support for the funding proposal
• 11:00 – Ride back to the hotel, wrap up, and join the rest of Cancer Action Day, if you can stay; secure bike storage will be available at the hotel

If you can join us for the ride and press event Tuesday morning, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing PanOhioInfo@cancer.org.

OHIO CANCER ACTION DAY DETAILS

If you can stay for the rest of the day, please consider joining other cancer advocates, survivors, and caregivers from across the state to share your story and speak with your lawmakers about making the fight against cancer a top priority in Ohio.

• Hosted by: ACS CAN Ohio
• Register: Free at act.fightcancer.org/a/2024-ohio-cancer-action-day
• Day/Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | Check-in 7:30-8:30 am
• Location: Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square / Plaza Hotel
• Address: 75 East State Street – Columbus, Ohio
• FB Event: fb.me/e/1MF4nSFMc

Learn more about ACS CAN at fightcancer.org and Ohio actions at fightcancer.org/Ohio. We hope to see you there!

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! Help Pan Ohio reach its $100,000 April Fundraising Goal

Funds raised by the Pan Ohio Hope Ride support the Cleveland Hope Lodge. This month every donation made to the Pan Ohio Hope Ride will be matched dollar-for-dollar with a gift made directly to the Cleveland Hope Lodge by a generous, anonymous donor. 

We need YOUR HELP to double the impact we make in helping cancer fighters! Give today at pohr.org!

PAN OHIO SHOUT OUT TO 2024 Dynamo Linda S. Mojzer!

Visit the “Fundraising Page” on pohr.org to learn more about our recognition levels and benefits.

Congratulations, Linda Spitler Mojzer, on becoming a 2024 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Dynamo by raising more than $5,000 so far this year to help support the Cleveland Hope Lodge.

The matriarch of Team Vaco | T-Cetra | OhioX, she is a Dynamo in more ways than one. Linda was one of the small group of riders who took part in the inaugural hope ride in 2007, and she has not missed a Pan Ohio mile since. Through many of life’s ups and downs, Linda has returned as a rider and fundraiser – drawn back by the people and the mission.

The past two years have been especially difficult. Last year Linda lost her mom, Viola Spitler, and this year she lost her husband of 42 years. Mike Mojzer faced two life-threatening events and a serious illness over the past 18 months prior to his passing. During that time, he was hospitalized for five weeks at the Cleveland Clinic, nearly 150 miles from their home in Dublin. Linda had the support of family and friends as well as the means to secure a local AirBnB, which made it possible for her to stay in Cleveland.

Recognizing that many people might not be able to afford to spend an extended time away from home when a loved one is facing a life-threatening illness has given Linda an even greater appreciation for the Hope Lodge program. Viola and Mike were two of her biggest supporters, encouraging her to keep riding, even in years when she wasn’t sure she was up to it. So, it is in their memories that Linda chose to make a bigger impact in 2024 by making a personal donation to earn her Dynamo status.

Linda is grateful to both her team and her Pan Ohio Family, who have been incredibly supportive through these hardships. And we are so thankful for and to you, Linda, for your dedication to the cause.

Thank you for joining the ride, staying for the fight, and giving as well as raising money to end cancer as we know it, for everyone!

National Volunteer Week: April 21-27, 2024

The Pan Ohio Hope Ride would NOT be possible without the myriad of volunteers and volunteer fundraisers who make it a safe, fun, meaningful, and successful event aimed at helping fund the incredible patient services provided by the Cleveland Hope Lodge. 

We want each and every one of you to know how much you mean to us and how appreciative we are to you for all the tasks you take on and roles you play.

THANK YOU for being kind, generous, and passionate in supporting our cause, riders, and event.

PAN OHIO SHOUT OUT to new Dynamo Andy Jones

Visit the “Fundraising Page” on pohr.org to learn more about our recognition levels and benefits.

Congratulations, Andy Jones, a member of team AGENTS of HOPE, on joining the 2024 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Dynamo club. Andy has raised more than $5,000 so far this year to help support the Cleveland Hope Lodge. 

Andy is a long-time Hope Rider and frequent Pan Ohio Dynamo, who rides and raises money to honor and remember his mother, Doris Ann, who lost her fight against cancer at 59. He also rides for members of his extended family and circle of friends who have been affected by cancer “…most surviving, some sadly not.”

“The ride…is…very, very special to me. It is the highlight of my summer, every, single, year,” says Andy. “It is a time of great reflection for my mother. I think of her more as a result of participating and being a team captain…and, it is a time of great brother-and-sisterhood, when our team comes together in common cause. I get goose bumps just thinking and talking about it.”

We are so grateful that you come back year after year, Andy. Thank you for all you do and the money you raise to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. 

Pan Ohio Participants: Join ACS CAN for Ohio Cancer Action Day on May 7, 2024

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Ohio – ACS CAN is asking Pan Ohio Hope Ride participants to attend Ohio Cancer Action Day on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and hopes we’ll bring our bikes in a show of support for the Cleveland Hope Lodge! 

Join with other cancer advocates, survivors, and caregivers from across the state to speak with Ohio lawmakers about making the fight against cancer a top priority. Ohio Cancer Action Day provides an opportunity for you to share your cancer story, ask lawmakers to improve Ohioans’ access to cancer care through biomarker testing and copay accumulator legislation, and rally support for a request of $170,000 from the capital budget for structural updates to the Cleveland Hope Lodge. 

Pan Ohio cyclists are invited to gather (time/location details pending) for a short group ride to the Statehouse around 10am for an ACS CAN capital budget press conference. Even if you can’t join for the full day and speak with your legislators, you can make a statement just by riding your bicycle to the Statehouse steps.

• Hosted by: ACS CAN Ohio
• Register:   Sign up for free at fightcancer.org/Ohio 
• Day/Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | Check-in 7:30-8:30 am
• Location:   Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square
• Address:   75 East State Street – Columbus, Ohio
• FB Event:  fb.me/e/1MF4nSFMc 
• The Ride:  Email PanOhioInfo@cancer.org if you plan to ride with us

Keep an eye on our social media for more Ohio Cancer Action Day details, including ways to get involved even if you can’t join us in person! 

Learn more about ACS CAN at fightcancer.org.

Countdown to Pan Ohio: 100 Days to Go!

TODAY marks 100 Days until the 2024 Pan Ohio Hope Ride! 

We have collectively raised more than $224,000 so far this year, rider registration is up year over year, our top 10 fundraisers are all Dynamos, and we have both a Trailblazer and two Beacons. Additionally, a generous donor has issued a $100,000 match challenge to help us increase fundraising in April to support the Cleveland Hope Lodge. 

Now, let’s keep the momentum going across the next 100 days. 

• Register, if you haven’t already, at pohr.org,
• Recruit new riders to earn entries in the $328 Recruitment Challenge (deadline is Thursday, April 18),
• Rally friends and family to become volunteers at bit.ly/call4volunteers2024,
• Raise money using the $100K match challenge, and
• Ride some miles to get ready…because Pan Ohio will be here before you know it!

And remember: You can find training guidelines under Quick Links on the homepage of pohr.org.

2024 Pan Ohio Incentive Store opens TODAY!

Registered participants, check your email inbox for instructions, username, and password.

Our Incentive Program allows all registered Pan Ohio participants – riders, volunteers, and other supporters – to earn points for fundraising and other activities. Points can be exchanged for Pan Ohio merchandise. This year we’ve also added the ability to purchase products and/or pay the balance of an item with your credit card.

If you signed up as a volunteer but haven’t registered as a participant to fundraise and earn points, go to pohr.org to register as a Supporter for FREE today!

Double the impact of your gift by donating to a Pan Ohio Hope Rider in April

Proceeds from the Pan Ohio Hope Ride support the Cleveland Hope Lodge, and every day the Cleveland Hope Lodge impacts the lives of people fighting cancer thanks to people like you!

Now, an anonymous donor has issued a $100,000 match challenge to help Pan Ohio raise even more. The donor will contribute a dollar directly to the Cleveland Hope Lodge for every dollar the Hope Ride raises in April 2024.

You can double your donation impact by donating today at pohr.org!

For those who don’t know, the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides free accommodations to cancer patients and their caregivers when they must travel far from home for lifesaving treatment. The money saved by Cleveland Hope Lodge guests through free stays as well as the catered meals provided once a week (or more) are only part of the equation. Activities that include music and dance recitals, game nights, and arts and crafts build community and support mental and emotional wellness, which can improve outcomes and quality of life.

The winning design for the 2024 Pan Ohio Hope Ride jersey is…

It was an incredibly close race this year, but we’re thrilled to announce the winning jersey design for the 2024 Pan Ohio Hope Ride event jersey is…Solo Bike! 

We also appreciate everyone who took the time to vote and to share feedback. You just might see your suggestions reflected in future designs. 

We can’t wait to see everyone sporting this awesome look this July!