impactCancer Fall 2020

As Sarah Eagleson lay in The James recovering from surgery for stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2014, there was just one thing she wanted.

The Roosters restaurant chain is known for its delicious chicken wings and an ambiance that reflects its tagline: “A fun, casual joint.” But there’s nothing casual about the company’s philanthropy to the OSUCCC – James.

Cancer survivor Susan Missler, PhD, of Upper Arlington, is not one to shy away from a challenge.

On July 9, 2020, the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute passed another milestone — it was on that date three decades ago that Arthur G. James, MD, escorted the first patient into the original James and opened a new era of research-based and compassionate cancer care for the residents of central Ohio and beyond.

Health care workers have spent long hours at the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. The community has demonstrated an overwhelming desire to provide comfort to those on the front lines.

In July 2019, Pelotonia pledged $102,065,000 to the OSUCCC – James, with $65 million of that investment made in support of immuno-oncology research efforts that led to the formation of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) — a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the immune system to fight cancer.

Nathan Tirey is one of the 176,200 people diagnosed with blood cancer each year in the United States. Last year, he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL), the most common blood cancer among adults, but he’s not letting the disease slow him down.

Community Partners are passionate individuals, groups and corporations who share our vision of creating a cancer-free world. Hundreds of Community Partners are raising critical funds to further research, education and patient care at the OSUCCC – James. This past year, more than $3.4 million has been raised through corporate initiatives, promotions and local events.

Chefs Stephanie Urrutia, RD, LD, and Katie McCurdy, BHS, of the James Mobile Education Kitchen Team shared healthy fall flavors to support adolescent and young adult cancer research as part of the #MacOutCancerChallenge.

Read about some of the exciting news that The James has been involved in over the last few months.

Although the number of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States is dropping among people age 65 or older, rates of colon cancer are on the rise among younger adults.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways, but it has proven to be no match for the spirit of Pelotonia, the annual cycling event that raises money for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James.