A pumpkin macaroni and cheese recipe was created in support of the annual Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival, which was canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pumpkin is high in vitamins C, A and E, as well as lutein and iron, all of which promote immune system function in addition to being high in antioxidants that help reduce risk of cancer.
The NextGen Committee of the James Ambassadors Society challenged people to #MacOutCancer, including cooking or enjoying a macaroni and cheese recipe, posting a photo and challenging people to participate and donate at go.osu.edu/macandcheese2020. More than $26,000 was raised.
The Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival, benefiting the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer program at the OSUCCC – James, would have turned five this year. The James, with support from Teen Cancer America, is partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to create a joint adolescent and young adult oncology program. This collaboration will ensure every person in Ohio between the ages of 15-39 diagnosed with cancer has the most up-to-date treatment for their disease, the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research for their diagnoses and has access to comprehensive AYA-specific support programs and services.