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Star Award Gala – Columbus

Join Ohio Cancer Research on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, generosity, and the power of new ideas in cancer research.

This year, Ohio Cancer Research is proud to honor Eric Bull, President of Elford, Inc., with the 2026 Star Award in recognition of his leadership and commitment to the Central Ohio community.

The evening will also recognize Tom W. Davis with the Sanford Goldston Memorial Research Award and celebrate the Tom W. Davis Enduring Impact Fund, honoring a lasting commitment to advancing life-saving cancer research.

Guests will enjoy chef-driven food stations, cocktails, live music, and entertainment while helping Ohio Cancer Research give new, groundbreaking ideas in foundational cancer research the opportunity to grow.

Proceeds from the Star Award Gala support OCR’s mission to fund promising early-stage cancer research at leading institutions throughout Ohio.

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