Thomas Flunker

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!

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I've Ridden 695.4 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 3024th
State: 107th in MN

I've raised $627 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sandi, Diane, Every Battling Kid/Student

My rides will always be a tribute to my wife Sandi and my cousin Diane, who both survived the same unique type of cancer. As an educator for over 30 years, my endeavors have been a commitment to supporting students. My six year involvement in this challenge is also a tribute to all the kids who are, or have battled cancer. You're never battling alone. 👊🏾

My Story

3 Sep 2025

Throughout the month of September, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I may have less down time this year, but this endeavor is very important to me...and even more so to those affected by this disease.

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.

I'm striving toward helping kids live life, not spend their days fighting for it.

As the husband of a cancer survivor, a dad, an uncle, a cousin, and an educator...I am raising funds through my challenge 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 my efforts this month by making a donation as I ride a minimum of 400 miles and raise at least $500 to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will definitely change little lives.

Thank you in advance for your support You all Rock!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

466 mi Ridden

$800 Raised

2019
1,756 mi Ridden

$704 Raised

2020
1,090 mi Ridden

$717 Raised

2021
873 mi Ridden

$1,006 Raised

2022
1,087 mi Ridden

$1,322 Raised

2023
1,111 mi Ridden

$651 Raised

2024
695 mi Ridden

$627 Raised

2025

7,078 mi

Ridden

$5,827

Raised

My Challenge

18.0 mi ride - Chewsday Indoor... - Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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10.8 mi ride - 2025-11-16Ride - Sunday, November 16, 2025

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3.8 mi ride - 2025-11-14Ride - Friday, November 14, 2025

Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
12.8 mi ride - 2025-11-11Ride - Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
10.0 mi ride - CycleGo - PACE SESSION... - Monday, November 10, 2025

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16.3 mi ride - Sunday Night 60min... - Sunday, November 9, 2025

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2.5 mi ride - 2025-11-09Ride - Sunday, November 9, 2025

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1.7 mi ride - Chilly Store Spin... - Saturday, November 8, 2025

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12.4 mi ride - CycleGo - WEEKDAY SPIN... - Friday, November 7, 2025

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12.4 mi ride - 2025-11-04Ride - Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 73 days ago

Thomas

“Thank you so much for your support in this cause! 👊🏾”

Thank you so much for your support in this cause! 👊🏾
Springstroh Elise
$72.45
Received this donation 80 days ago

Thomas

“My dear h'manita! A HUGE thank you and abrazo for the support! Love ya! 🤗”

My dear h'manita! A HUGE thank you and abrazo for the support! Love ya! 🤗
Martin Lang

“DANG, look at those miles piling up with rides almost every DAY. Keep it tucked, my friend.”
$51.75
Received this donation 70 days ago

Thomas

“Martin!!! Thank you for your support and sponsorship! The miles are tougher to come by these days...but totally worth the cause!”

Martin!!! Thank you for your support and sponsorship! The miles are tougher to come by these days...but totally worth the cause!
Megan Ruble

“You inspire me Tom! Over $5000 raised in your years of riding. You know how much that means to me personally!”
$51.75
Received this donation 72 days ago

Thomas

“Thank you so much for your sponsorship and support, Megan! It is an honor to be able to continue to be a part of this crucial challenge every year!”

Thank you so much for your sponsorship and support, Megan! It is an honor to be able to continue to be a part of this crucial challenge every year!
Neal Hagberg

“Go, Tom, go!”
$51.75
Received this donation 70 days ago

Thomas

“Thank you so much for your support and sponsorship, Neal! I'm honored to continue to take part in this crucial challenge.”

Thank you so much for your support and sponsorship, Neal! I'm honored to continue to take part in this crucial challenge.
Charles H Flunker
$50
Received this donation 78 days ago

Thomas

“Charles!!! Thank you for your continued support in this endeavor! I sincerely appreciate you! 👍🏾👊🏾”

Charles!!! Thank you for your continued support in this endeavor! I sincerely appreciate you! 👍🏾👊🏾
Tom Flunker
$50
Received this donation 76 days ago

Thomas
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!”
$41.96
Received this donation 71 days ago

Thomas
Diane Jones

“Thank you for your continued dedication to this cause..almost 6yr cancer free....love you tons, cuz!!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 79 days ago

Thomas

“Love you, my dear cousin! A HUGE thank you and abrazo for the continued support!! 🤗”

Love you, my dear cousin! A HUGE thank you and abrazo for the continued support!! 🤗
Jenesis Tompkins

“Proud of you 🚴🏾‍♂️”
$36.23
Received this donation 75 days ago

Thomas

“You're amazing, my friend! Thank you so much for your support and sponsorship! 👊🏾”

You're amazing, my friend! Thank you so much for your support and sponsorship! 👊🏾
Anonymous
$35
Received this donation 80 days ago

Thomas

“My sincerest Thank You for your support in this endeavor! 👍🏾👊🏾”

My sincerest Thank You for your support in this endeavor! 👍🏾👊🏾
Anonymous

“Let’s go Tom!”
$25.88
Received this donation 77 days ago

Thomas

“Thank you!!! Let's gooo! 👊🏾”

Thank you!!! Let's gooo! 👊🏾
Jessica Auel

“My cousin's daughter was just diagnosed with leukemia—this is for her, and all children fighting battles they should never have to fight. Thanks for what you do, Tom!”
$20.70
Received this donation 67 days ago

Thomas

“Jess, sorry to hear about your cousin's daughter. It's hard for this challenge not to be personal. That's why we keep doing it. Thank you for being a part of this year's endeavor! Appreciate you! 👊🏾”

Jess, sorry to hear about your cousin's daughter. It's hard for this challenge not to be personal. That's why we keep doing it. Thank you for being a part of this year's endeavor! Appreciate you! 👊🏾