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Matsuricon Charity Auction: Fandom Against Cancer
Matsuricon turns year-round generosity and one unforgettable auction into support for Pelotonia and cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — The James.
- Raised to date
- $128K+
- Fundraising since
- 2009
- Season goal
- $15K
Why we give
A shared fight. A community response.
Throughout the year, the team raises money for Pelotonia, whose fundraising supports innovative cancer research at The James. That work moves from laboratory studies to new discoveries and clinical trials, all aimed at creating a future where cancer no longer looms in the dark.
Every contribution becomes part of something bigger: attendees, artists, guests, staff, and partners turning a weekend built around fandom into lasting hope for patients and families.
Pelotonia
Matsuricon raises funds through Pelotonia so convention-floor generosity can power research at The James.
The James
The research community at The James works across disciplines to turn discoveries into better ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer.
The impact log
$129,247
Recorded across the fundraising years published by Matsuricon — and every dollar represents a bidder, donor, artist, guest, or volunteer who chose to help.
- Years recorded
- 14
- Biggest year
- 2019
- Peak annual total
- $18,302
The big event
Cool finds. Big bids. Real impact.
The main auction lands on Sunday, with special single-item auctions appearing after select panels all weekend. Watch convention announcements, find the piece that speaks to you, and get ready to raise your paddle for cancer research.
The main event
The big charity auction takes over Sunday with a room full of memorable finds.
All weekend long
Single-item auctions can pop up at the end of select panels throughout the convention.
Watch for the call
Follow convention announcements to know when the next special item is going up for bid.
Community powered
This is what showing up looks like.
From the auction archive
Every item arrives with a story.
Fundraising history
Every year adds up.
The next target: $15,000
Highest year
2019
Highest total
$18,302
Year-by-year giving
| Year | Amount raised |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $1,200 |
| 2010 | $1,200 |
| 2011 | $1,200 |
| 2012 | $8,221 |
| 2013 | $4,614 |
| 2014 | $13,916 |
| 2015 | $11,367 |
| 2016 | $7,982 |
| 2017 | $10,823 |
| 2018 | $17,522 |
| 2019 | $18,302 |
| 2022 | $7,407 |
| 2023 | $12,108 |
| 2024 | $13,385 |
| Recorded total | $129,247 |
Thank you to every person who donated an item, placed a bid, or helped make the auction happen.