Kathy Quickert is a 10-Year Rider, High Roller, and Peloton Captain for Team Lane Bryant, which she has been part of since 2015. Kathy has been a High Roller for nine years, raising $82,760 in all-time funds for Pelotonia.  

“I started participating in Pelotonia 10 years ago. In that same year, my sister, Kelly, and my aunt were diagnosed. My aunt lost her battle, but Kelly is now 10 years cancer-free. Three years later, my mom was diagnosed with the same type of breast cancer as Kelly. My mom is now seven years cancer-free and I'm so grateful that research progressed so far as to be lifesaving for both of them,” said Kathy. 

“My dad, Edward Joseph Quickert, Sr., was then diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer on March 13, 2023. He died exactly three months later,  to the day, on June 12th. I will NEVER not participate in Pelotonia because the  grief I feel from his loss is so great that I cannot imagine anyone else having to go through what my family did. I know many do, but I want research to get far enough along that the pain of this loss is somehow tempered by the fact that others will not have to experience this type of grief.”  

Kathy has taken her dedication to the mission of Ending Cancer beyond her annual participation as a Rider to leave a lasting legacy in honor of her family members she rides for. Kathy has established a bequest to benefit Pelotonia. Establishing a bequest allows you to designate Pelotonia as a beneficiary in your will or trust. It’s a simple and flexible option that allows you to specify a percentage or specific amount to be donated to the mission or an organization you care deeply about.

- Kathy Quickert 

By leaving Pelotonia in her estate plans, Kathy is now a part of the Pelotonia Legacy Society, a group of forward-thinking supporters who share a vision to provide for future generations of cancer patients and their families.

The Pelotonia Legacy Society allows you to leave a lasting impact that will continue to accelerate innovative cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Center (OSUCCC – James) beyond their lifetime.

Learn more about the various ways you can leave a planned gift to Pelotonia here.

If you have already included Pelotonia in your estate plans, please let us know by completing this form.

Have questions about leaving Pelotonia in your estate plans or other planned giving options? Contact Erika Walker, Philanthropy and Stewardship Manager, at ewalker@pelotonia.org.