Team Opa!
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support our challenge to fight kids' cancer!
We've Ridden
108.9 mi
Our goal is
900 mi
Our Rankings
- National: 48th
- Category: 19th
Our Challenge
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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 18 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 45 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 45 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $100 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 45 days ago
Our Sponsors
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Gregory Wagner sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Hoping you can do more than the 300... for those less fortunate than us. This week is Ragbrai week in Iowa. The 53rd annual Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI LIII) it is taking place right now July 18–25, 2026. I did it 3 years ago when it was 500 miles in 7 days. This year features the shortest route in the event's history at 391 miles, beginning in Onawa and wrapping up at the Field of Dreams I’m thinking your goal of 300 should be raised significantly. After all you are younger than me. I would love to pay for 500 miles instead of 300. Get er done! YitB, Woody”
$310.50Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Wow. Thanks Woody, I have ridden RAGBRAI twice. I had a blast. I even met John Karras who was one of the founders. Thanks to you I have already met my lame goal of $500 so I will probably step it up. You can follow me in September. Or you can join the team. You were Greek in college so that could kind of count. Thanks so much for the donation. YitB TV”
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Lori Moore sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Tom I truly admire your dedication to this cause! You will always have my support!”
$258.75Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Wow. Thanks Lori. I am so grateful for you and your support over the years. I'll be riding with my little Greek team again that includes my cousin John Davis (you remember him from high school I'm sure). Thanks to you I have already met my weenie little goal so I think I am going to have to step it up and try a higher one. Anyway, I appreciate it and will think of you in September. Tom”
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Mary Battista sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Stop by when you’re riding sometime Special Friend—we get a kick out of your bike suits!”
$258.75Received this donation 44 days ago
Tom
“Thanks, special friend. That is very generous of you. I'll wear my special Cycle Challenge jersey and ride by PKS in September. I appreciate the donation. I think I am going to have to raise my goal for the year. Tom”
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Tom
“Hey CK. Thanks so much for sponsoring this year's ride for the 8th year in a row. I think it's going to help a lot of kids. You have just bumped me over $1000 for this year. Thanks again. TV”
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James Bitzes sponsored mark Bitzes
“Ride or die, Brother!”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
mark
“Will do Brother!”
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Jim and Lora Bitzes sponsored mark Bitzes
“Go Mark Go! What a wonderful cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago
mark
“Thank you both! Fun and fundraising…good combo!”
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Anonymous sponsored mark Bitzes
“Great chap, a great cause - may your cycle be an enjoyable one.”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago
mark
“Thank you so much!”
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Walter McCormick sponsored mark Bitzes
“Thanks for all you do.”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago
mark
“Thank you Mac!”
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A great cause. I agree, no child should be fighting for their life. sponsored mark Bitzes
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago -
Don and Dorothea Neighbours sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Thank you for sweating out the donations!”
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago -
mark
“Thank you for your donation!”
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Janet Kiley
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
Team Opa!
“Hi Janet, On behalf of Team Opa! I would like to thank you for your very kind donation to the team. John, Mark and I really appreciate it. You have been generous since we started riding this challenge and I know your contribution will help a lot of kids. Thanks so much. Tom”
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John Brown sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Keep pedaling, don't stop!”
$51.75Received this donation 44 days ago
Tom
“Hey thanks so much for the donation. I'm going to have to raise my goal for the year. Thanks to you and Christine. I'm hoping to get to Ohio at some point but don't have anything scheduled yet. The cancer kids thank you too. TV”
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Tom
“Ken! Thanks so much for the donation. I have started the ride and am still pedaling along. It's a bit slower now, but isn't everything? I hope all is well with you. John Davis is my cousin and he is riding too. If you're feeling super generous, send some his way. Together with our friend Mark Bitzes (also Greek) we make up Team Opa! Thanks for the donation for the kids. I think it will help a lot of them. Verd”
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mark
“Thank you Patty and Roy! Much appreciated.”
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Ruth Yearick-Jones sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Ride with the wind!”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Tom
“Thanks Ruthie! I have started my ride for the month. It is hotter this year so far. But I'll get it done. Thanks again for supporting me in this ride. I think it will help a lot of kids. TV”
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mark
“Thanks Mike and Cathy!”
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Mollie sponsored Tom Vradelis
“You may not remember me but I support you anyway 😉 miss ya- happy riding”
$25.88Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Wow. Thanks Mollie. I wasn't sure if you had forgiven me for being mean in your dream. I guess we are OK then. Thank God. We miss you around here. Thanks for the support for the kids. V-Daddy”