Dan Turner
- National: 2587th
- State: 84th in NC
I'm Riding For
Coach Capps
Coach Capps was a brother who lost a battle to cancer just over a year ago. He was kind enough to include me in the adventure of a lifetime in riding RAGBRAI (our journey to ride across Iowa, 504 miles, in one week) to raise money for a former student of his suffering from Non-Hodgekin's Lymphoma. Coach Capps positively changed many lives, including mine, before losing his life to cancer. It is an honor to ride in his memory to support the fight to elimine cancer in children.
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
For the Month of September in honor of Coach Capps, I am riding to help those who suffer from childhood cancer. This is something Coach Capps was passionate about. Coach Capps was a brother and fellow teacher at Ragsdale High School who lost a battle to cancer just over a year ago. He was kind enough to include me in the adventure of a lifetime in riding RAGBRAI (our journey to ride across Iowa, 504 miles, in one week) to raise money for a former student of his suffering from Non-Hodgekin's Lymphoma. Coach Capps positively changed many lives, including mine, before losing his life to cancer. It is an honor to ride in his memory to support the fight to eliminate cancer in children.
So I am raising funds through my challenge in honor of Coach Capps to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
My Challenge
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18.7 mi ride - Finally 200 miles in September! - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Logged this ride 51 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 51 days ago -
22.1 mi ride - Hurricane ride - windy and worked hard the whole way, but wanted to get a ride in to be closer... - Friday, September 27, 2024
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25.4 mi ride - Wednesday finishing in pouring down rain! - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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21.4 mi ride - Ride with Brosnan - his first ride! - Monday, September 23, 2024
Logged this ride 57 days ago -
9.1 mi ride - Mountain biking with Julie in the Bicentennial Trail - Sunday, September 22, 2024
Logged this ride 58 days ago -
20.2 mi ride - Wednesday after school ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Logged this ride 62 days ago -
20.2 mi ride - Sunday Loop - Sunday, September 15, 2024
Logged this ride 65 days ago -
20.1 mi ride - After School Easy Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Logged this ride 69 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 71 days ago -
23.6 mi ride - Mooresville FONDO - Sunday, September 8, 2024
Logged this ride 72 days ago -
20.1 mi ride - After School Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Logged this ride 77 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 116 days ago
My Sponsors
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Krystynia Lee D'Arville
“So, SOOOOO proud of Brosnan joining forces with his Coach to help raise money for these kids. Congratulations to Dan for putting this together. Be safe all of you.”
$207Received this donation 51 days ago
Dan
“Your son is a great kid. I have so enjoyed getting to know him. He is a strong rider and soon he will be bored riding with me as he learns how to ride faster. Your kindness and support is very appreciated in fighting Children's Cancer. Julie and I are looking forward to your next visit. Thank you!”
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Johnston Family
“Go, Dan! We support your goal to raise money to end childhood cancer and honor your late friend, Coach Capps.”
$127.54Received this donation 71 days ago
Dan
“To the Johnston family, I am so thankful for each of you and so appreciate your support! It is such a blessing to be with your sister and in turn her amazing family. Thank you and sending love your way!”
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Julie Nalesnik
“Thank you for raising awareness and funds for critical research…Cheering for you! 🚴🏼♂️♥️”
$127.31Received this donation 116 days ago
Dan
“Thank you for your support you amazing woman!”
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Haynes Fam
“Go Coach Dan & Brosnan!!!!!!! Way to make a difference 🎉”
$103.50Received this donation 51 days ago -
Tony Mielnik
$35Received this donation 55 days ago
Dan
“Thank you so much brother Tony for your generosity! I and the kids dealing with Cancer appreciate it! Hope to see you soon across the poker table!”
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Anonymous
$23.23Received this donation 69 days ago
Dan
“I know who you are and thank you so much!!! I think it was the $23.23 that gave it away...to my West Coast buddy, much appreciated!”
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Susan DeHart
“Thank you, Dan, for riding in honor of our friend and co-worker, Richard Capps and to continue the fight against cancer.”
$20.70Received this donation 52 days ago
Dan
“Thank you so much Susan. I have definitely spent a lot of time this month reflecting on Coach Capps and what he did for others. Hopefully each of us will make a difference! See you in school Monday! Have a great weekend.”
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$19.49Received this donation 68 days ago -
Anonymous
“I admire you - thank you for raising awareness and funds!”
$123.17Received this donation 50 days ago