$ 97,667 raised 330 Donors
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
One Week. One Mission. Countless Lives Changed.

Join us for Ohio State’s first-ever Cancer Giving Challenge! From February 4-11, we’re uniting departments, partners and friends to accelerate cancer research and care. Your gift will help fuel discoveries that save lives and bring us closer to a cancer-free world. The promoted funds on this page are all match eligible. In addition, all cancer funds through the university's other giving website are also match eligible if you would like to support another area of cancer research!

Uncovering high‑risk cancer genes
Feb 09, 2026

Ohio State researchers are revealing hidden genetic risks that can help families understand and get ahead of their cancer risk. These insights open the door to earlier screening, personalized prevention and life-changing knowledge. Your generosity helps uncover the answers that protect families for generations.

Find out how genetic discoveries save lives.

 

New drug targets a key tumor‑growth enzyme
Feb 06, 2026

Ohio State scientists are developing a first-of-its-kind drug designed to shut down a powerful enzyme that grows tumors. It’s a bold step toward more precise, less toxic cancer treatments. Your support accelerates discoveries that can give patients new options and new hope.

Explore the science behind this targeted therapy.

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Match
Double Your Impact!
During the Cancer Giving Challenge, every gift up to $2,500 per transaction will be matched dollar-for-dollar, until we reach a total of $100,000 in matching funds.
$38,101 MATCHED
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Ovarian Cancer Match
Congratulations! Together, we've raised $10,000 to The Kline Family Fund for Ovarian Cancer Research (484150). With the match, we are now donating $20,000 to this fund.
$1,072 MATCHED
Ended
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College of Nursing Research Match
Congratulations! Together, we've raised $10,000 to the Donna Bovina Sanders and Mary Patricia Armstrong Nursing Cancer Research Endowed Fund (483990). With the match, we are now donating $20,000 to this fund.
$1,575 MATCHED
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Leaderboard
Revenue Challenge
The fund with the most dollars raised by the end of the campaign will score an extra $5,000!
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $5,000 Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research $8,293.00
2 The James Cancer Hospital $6,548.54
3 James Fund for Life $3,788.34
4 College of Veterinary Medicine $2,630.00
5 College of Nursing Scholarship $2,025.00
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Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Match
During the Cancer Giving Challenge, gifts to the AYA Cancer Research fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach a total of $5,000 in matching funds.
$1,792 MATCHED
Ended
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Match
College of Nursing Scholarship Match
Congratulations! Together, we've raised $10,000 to the Donna Bovina Sanders & Mary Patricia Armstrong Nursing Scholarship Fund (483991). With the match, we are now donating $20,000 to this fund.
$2,025 MATCHED
Ended
Leaderboard
Donor Challenge
The fund with the most donors by the end of the campaign will score an extra $5,000!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $5,000 The James Cancer Hospital 57
2 Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research 38
3 James Fund for Life 35
4 Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Research (AYA) 34
5 NextGen James Ambassadors 14
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Rank State Gifts
1 OH 256
2 FL 9
3 IL 7
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