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A Capital Valentine
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact!
Join Ohio Cancer Research for the 37th Annual A Capital Valentine on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. This much-anticipated event brings together friends, community leaders, and changemakers for a night filled with heart and purpose, all in support of life-saving cancer research.
This year, we are honored to recognize Jessica Anderson, President of Anderson Concrete.
Enjoy a festive and fun-filled evening featuring:
- A delicious supper buffet
- Signature cocktails and drinks
- Live entertainment
- Our always-popular silent auction, back and better than ever!
Whether you’re bidding, mingling, dancing, or raising a glass, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
Attend or DonateAdditional Information
Ticket Packages
Researcher Sponsor – $50,000
Funds Year 1 of a Groundbreaking Research Project
$47,000 tax-deductible
Enjoy 3 tables of 10 guests with priority placement and personalized name or logo display at each table.
- Exclusive Naming Rights: Feature your name or organization prominently in the event title (e.g., OCR presents [Your Organization’s] A Capital Valentine).
- Statewide Recognition: Your name and logo will be featured on the OCR website as a statewide sponsor for an entire year.
- Exclusive Invitation: Join an exclusive pre-event luncheon or dinner to connect with OCR leadership, researchers, and honoree(s).
- On-Stage Recognition: Receive special acknowledgment by the emcee during the event.
- High-Impact Visibility: Prominent display of your name and/or logo on event materials, online event pages, and in social media promotions.
- On-Screen Advertisement: Your advertisement will be prominently rotated throughout the event.
- Host a Researcher or Honoree: Opportunity to host a researcher or honoree at your table, if available.
- Memorable Experience: Receive a complimentary framed group photo with event honoree(s), researcher(s), and/or OCR leadership.
Discover Sponsor – $30,000
Funds Year 2 of a Groundbreaking Research Project
$28,000 tax-deductible
Enjoy 2 tables of 10 guests with priority placement and personalized name or logo display at each table.
- Statewide Recognition: Your name and logo will be featured on the OCR website as a statewide sponsor for an entire year.
- Exclusive Invitation: Join an exclusive pre-event luncheon or dinner to connect with OCR leadership, researchers and honoree(s).
- On-Stage Recognition: Special acknowledgment by the emcee during the event.
- High-Impact Visibility: Prominent display of your name and/or logo on event materials, online event pages, and in social media promotions.
- On-Screen Advertisement: Your advertisement will be prominently rotated throughout the event.
- Memorable Experience: Receive a complimentary framed group photo with event honoree(s), researcher(s), and/or OCR leadership.
Innovator Sponsor – $15,000
Funds ½ of Year 2 of a Groundbreaking Research Project
$14,000 tax-deductible
Enjoy 1 table of 10 guests with priority placement and personalized name or logo display at each table.
- Exclusive Invitation: Join an exclusive pre-event luncheon or dinner to connect with OCR leadership, researchers and honoree(s).
- On-Stage Recognition: Special acknowledgment by the emcee during the event.
- High-Impact Visibility: Prominent display of your name and/or logo on event materials, online event pages, and in social media promotions.
- On-Screen Advertisement: Your advertisement will be prominently rotated throughout the event.
- Memorable Experience: Receive a complimentary digital group photo with event honoree(s), researcher(s), and/or OCR leadership.
New Ideas Sponsor – $10,000
$9,000 tax-deductible
Enjoy 1 table of 10 guests with personalized name or logo display at each table.
- Exclusive Invitation: Join an exclusive pre-event luncheon or dinner to connect with OCR leadership, researchers and honoree(s).
- On-Stage Recognition: Special acknowledgment by the emcee during the event.
- Sponsor Visibility: Display of your name and/or logo on event materials and online event pages.
- On-Screen Advertisement: Your advertisement will be prominently rotated throughout the event.
- Memorable Experience: Receive a complimentary digital group photo with event honoree(s), researcher(s), and/or OCR leadership.
Seed Money Sponsor – $5,000
$4,000 tax-deductible
Enjoy 1 table of 10 guests with personalized name or logo display at each table.
- Sponsor Visibility: Display of your name and/or logo on event-night on-screen displays.
- On-Screen Advertisement: Your advertisement will be rotated throughout the event for maximum visibility.
Corporate Sponsor – $3,500
$2,500 tax-deductible
Enjoy 1 table of 10 guests with personalized name or logo display at each table.
- Sponsor Visibility: Display of your name and/or logo on event-night on-screen displays.
Table Sponsor – $3,000
$2,000 tax-deductible
Enjoy 1 table of 10 guests.
- Admission Benefits: Standard admission benefits for all guests.
Patron Sponsor – $375
$275 tax-deductible
Enjoy 1 ticket.
- Sponsor Visibility: Display of your name on event-night on-screen displays.
Individual Sponsor – $300
$200 tax-deductible
Enjoy 1 ticket.
- Admission Benefits: Standard admission benefits for 1 guest.
