Tom Turkula

3years All Star
Tom Turkula
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 914.9 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 102nd
  • State: 2nd in AL
  • My Team: 15th
I've raised $6,259 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ian Turkula

Ian Turkula

Riding in memory of my son Ian who was just 18 when he died, and for all other children and families dealing with cancer.

My Story

27 Sep 2024

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 with cancer every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.

Our son Ian died from cancer in January 2014. He was just 18 years old. In his honor, I am raising funds through my challenge to help kids like Ian. Your donation will enable Children's Cancer Research Fund to support research and development of lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please follow the enclosed link (or paste the link into your browser) and make a donation on my page. Or, join the challenge by getting on your bikes and reach out to your contacts to support you.

Your support will change little lives. All these kids want to do is be kids with a chance to grow up, live and have the brighter futures they deserve.

Thank you and pedal on!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 544 mi Ridden
    $7,606 Raised
    2022
  • 1,096 mi Ridden
    $6,134 Raised
    2023
3years
2,555 mi
Ridden
$19,999
Raised

My Challenge

  • 40.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.1 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 57.6 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 46.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 55.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 47.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 38 days ago - View on Strava
  • 60.8 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 39 days ago - View on Strava
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 40 days ago
  • 29.9 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 43 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 50.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 69 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 80 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 91 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 105 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 105 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 105 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Jon Turkula
    “You got this!”
    $724.50
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Jon - this is awesome. Thank you! Ian would have loved hanging with you and all the cousins.”
  • ldturkula.55@gmail.com
    “Ian is missed. I love what you’re doing Tom”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 80 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thanks, Louise and John. Very much appreciated.”
  • Scott Watson
    $500
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Scott - very generous of you. Looking forward to the next time we can ride together. Stay well and be safe.”
  • Anonymous
    “Tom tough!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 91 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thank you for supporting this effort to raise funds and awareness for kids and families fighting cancer.”
  • Anonymous
    $274.28
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Many thanks for your donation to helping the families fight against childhood cancer.”
  • Anonymous
    “Go Tom!!!! 👏🏼 🚴”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 91 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thank you so much for your donation, and support of this wonderful organization working to find cures for childhood cancer. Stay tuned and visit my home page to track my progress in reaching my goals.”
  • Colleen & Dylan Delaquila
    “Forever, Free Ian ❤️♥️”
    $207
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Dylan -- thank you. This will help me pedal a few extra miles in support of all the kids fighting cancer. So sorry, Colleen - I meant to include you as well in this thank you. Love your support.”
  • Keith Hamden
    $207
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Keith, Sandy. Thank you for always being there for us. much appreciated.”
  • 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!”
    $191.09
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “thanks to those whose generosity in matching donations will help fund research into treatments for pediatric cancer.”
  • Fullers
    “Wishing you a good ride for Ian!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Dayna and James: thank you for your support. It is truly appreciated.”
  • Mark/Laurie Webre
    $155.25
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Mark, Laurie - thank you so much for your support for these kids and their families. Truly appreciated.”
  • Bryan Keith Roberson
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thanks Keith and Faye. Much appreciated, and I will hopefully soon get back out on the links with you.”
  • Diane Brown
    “Wishing you the best!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Diane - thank you so much for your generosity.”
  • Jennifer Brodie
    “Great cause Tom T.!💙”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Jen and Dave thank you for your donation - let's do a morning ride together around the neighborhood.”
  • Maylon $ Debi Carroll
    “Thank you for continuing the fight against childhood cancer. Ian was blessed to have such a loving Dad!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Maylon, Debi - thank you so much for your generosity.”
  • Adam Turkula
    “I'll pedal some miles here in Utah too!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thanks, Adam. Your donation put me over the top of reaching my goal of $5,000. Love you, Dad.”
  • Anna Adomaitis (Ian's Grandmother)
    “Tom - Thank you for riding again this year in memory of my grandson. We all miss him very much. This money will help find a cure for other children with cancer. Aciu. "Mociute"”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Aciu, Mociute.”
  • Debbie Cooper
    “God bless you on your ride!! What a wonderful cause - we're so proud of you! Jim & Debbie”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 87 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Debbie, Jim - thanks for your support and spreading the information about this effort.”
  • Dori wynne
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Dori - this is very thoughtful of you. Thank you so much.”
  • Joseph and Theresa Fosco
    “Tom What an excellent tribute to your son, Ian! If I was in your area, I would join you for a few miles. Wishing you all the best. Joe F”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Joe, Theresa- thank you! So generous of you to donate. Joe - it has been a long time since we’ve crossed paths - even virtually. Thanks again, and I hope you are well.”
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