[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 199 (Monday, December 4, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MICHAEL SCHOEN FOR CANCER RESEARCH

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                          HON. TROY BALDERSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2023

  Mr. BALDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael Schoen, 
who recently became the first individual to raise over $1 million for 
cancer research through the Pelotonia bike ride. Pelotonia is a two-day 
event where participants bike hundreds of miles through Central Ohio, 
raising money for cancer research at the Ohio State University 
Comprehensive Cancer Center--the James.


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  Michael has been a staunch supporter of cancer prevention and 
treatment initiatives throughout his entire life, having established 
the Herman Schoen Memorial Cancer Research Endowment Fund in honor of 
his late grandfather and serving on the James Foundation Board at The 
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  When his mother tragically passed away from small-cell lung cancer, 
Michael turned his grief into action. He rode in his first Pelotonia in 
2010 and promised to ride every year until the battle against cancer is 
won or until he no longer can. Michael's commitment to finding a cure 
for cancer has become an inspiration to his community and to all those 
who know him. This year, Michael became the first individual rider in 
Pelotonia history to raise over $1 million for cancer research, raising 
$115,000 in 2023 alone, and was awarded the 2023 Pelotonia Legacy Award 
for his outstanding leadership.


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  On behalf of Ohio's 12th Congressional District, I congratulate 
Michael Schoen on this amazing accomplishment. His incredible 
determination brings us one step closer to a cancer-free world and we 
will continue to support him on his journey in the years to come.

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