ODW Logistics Supports Pelotonia Ride Weekend 2024
ODW Logistics, a national third-party logistics provider, is supporting the Pelotonia Ride Weekend on August 3-4, 2024, continuing a seven-year tradition of managing inventory and transporting bicycles for the event. This annual initiative is part of Pelotonia’s mission to fund cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Since 2009, Pelotonia has raised over $295 million for innovative cancer research, with ODW Logistics playing a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event.
William Carlin
02 Aug 2024 8:43 PM
Peletonia Ride Week
ODW Logistics, a rapidly expanding national third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in integrated logistics solutions, announced its continued support for the Pelotonia Ride Weekend, scheduled for August 3-4. Over the past seven years, ODW has played a vital role in the event by managing inventory and transporting bicycles for dedicated riders.
Supporting a Worthy Cause
John Ness, CEO of ODW Logistics, expressed the company's commitment to the cause, stating, "It’s been rewarding to provide a helping hand for this great cause and donate our time and resources to help manage inventory and the transportation of bicycles. We are proud to support this important cause and look forward to another successful year supporting Pelotonia."
Continuing the Fight Against Cancer
Last year, ODW Logistics supported Pelotonia’s mission of funding cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). This year, they continue this initiative, providing essential operational support alongside funding partners. This partnership ensures that 100 percent of participant-raised dollars are directed towards innovative cancer research at OSUCCC - James.
Pelotonia's Impact and Community Support
Since its inception in 2009, Pelotonia has raised over $295 million for innovative cancer research, including the establishment of The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. The 2024 Ride Weekend expects to host 7,000 riders, 3,000 volunteers, and numerous spectators, all united in the fight against cancer.
Joe Apgar, CEO of Pelotonia, acknowledged the importance of logistics support for the event, saying, "The logistics of this event are complex, and we are grateful to ODW Logistics for their annual support to make it successful. Our partnership with ODW Logistics enables us to make every touchpoint throughout Ride Weekend meaningful for the Pelotonia community, and we appreciate their ongoing commitment to our mission of ending cancer."