Tim Vanya

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 173.0 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 1387th
State: 72nd in TX

I've raised $1,206 My goal is $1,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mitch Vanya, my Dad; Mitchell Lee, my oldest brother, Kathy, my breast cancer survivor and wife

I'm riding as a person who lost their Dad as a child. I was 6 when my father, Mitch Vanya, passed away from prostrate cancer. In the picture he is holding me, I'm 3 at the time. I don't know which is worse, losing a parent or losing a child...actually they are about the same, both horrible. I have been blessed in so many ways in having lived longer than my Dad, having had the chance to be with my sweet Kathy for 52 years, having seen my children grow into adulthood, having experienced the joy of three of the most precious and healthy grand children! We are riding for a cure so that others will not have to experience this horrific loss. Keep pedaling folks!

My Story

13 Aug 2026

This September, I am taking part in my third 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.

So 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 me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

405 mi Ridden

$1,816 Raised

2019
Ridden

$104 Raised

2020
322 mi Ridden

$2,781 Raised

2025
173 mi Ridden

$1,206 Raised

2026

900 mi

Ridden

$5,907

Raised

My Challenge

17.6 mi ride - Saturday, October 10, 2026

Logged this ride 18 hours ago
10.8 mi ride - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Logged this ride 14 days ago
16.7 mi ride - Friday, September 25, 2026

Logged this ride 16 days ago
22.2 mi ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Logged this ride 17 days ago
16.2 mi ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Logged this ride 19 days ago
18.7 mi ride - Monday, September 21, 2026

Logged this ride 20 days ago
18.7 mi ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 31 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 32 days ago
18.7 mi ride - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 34 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 36 days ago

My Sponsors

Letty Benning

“Hats off to you my friend for undertaking this challenge. As we both know CANCER SUCKS. Keep up the good work.”
$258.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Tim

“Thank you so much Miss Letty, You are always so gracious, it is much appreciated. You and the others contributing help me stay motivated when the heat is beating down and bouncing off the road surface! Hope to see you soon!”

Thank you so much Miss Letty, You are always so gracious, it is much appreciated. You and the others contributing help me stay motivated when the heat is beating down and bouncing off the road surface! Hope to see you soon!
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!”
$171.43
Received this donation 31 days ago

Tim
David Goodwin

“Can’t think of a better cause!”
$103.50
Received this donation 61 days ago

Tim

“Thanks buddy! I've been meaning to get a hold of you and would like to try to get over to see y'all sometime this fall. Again, thanks for the support and for making Kat's memorial, it meant the world!!!”

Thanks buddy! I've been meaning to get a hold of you and would like to try to get over to see y'all sometime this fall. Again, thanks for the support and for making Kat's memorial, it meant the world!!!
frank stumpo

“peddle FASTER, Old man~~!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 32 days ago

Tim

“THANKS PARTNER, OLD MAN MY ASS (ACHING ASS)!!!! GOT TO GETTER-DUN!!!”

THANKS PARTNER, OLD MAN MY ASS (ACHING ASS)!!!! GOT TO GETTER-DUN!!!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tim
Maxx Branham

“This is a wonderful thing you are doing for a wonderful cause to benefit our kids in need!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 32 days ago

Tim

“Maxx, was good to see y'all last Thursday and be able to thank you personally! Again, Thank You! I know it means a lot to the kids and their families!”

Maxx, was good to see y'all last Thursday and be able to thank you personally! Again, Thank You! I know it means a lot to the kids and their families!
Michael Willliams

“Great cause Tim! Safe ride my friend.”
$103.50
Received this donation 30 days ago

Tim

“Thank you Mike, gotta keep on keeping on! I know how much this means to the kids and families that are the beneficiaries of these efforts. I know what I've gone through with my Dad and when Kathy had her fight with breast cancer and I know you understand as well...Stay in touch and thanks again!”

Thank you Mike, gotta keep on keeping on! I know how much this means to the kids and families that are the beneficiaries of these efforts. I know what I've gone through with my Dad and when Kathy had her fight with breast cancer and I know you understand as well...Stay in touch and thanks again!
Jackie Monk

“Good luck!”
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

Tim

“Jackie, thank you so much for your assistance in this important undertaking! I'll crank out the miles for everyone's benefit, including mine...biking is just something I don't ever want to let go and this charity helps keep me in the saddle. Again, I know how much it means to the kids and their families; thank you just doesn't seem like enough!”

Jackie, thank you so much for your assistance in this important undertaking! I'll crank out the miles for everyone's benefit, including mine...biking is just something I don't ever want to let go and this charity helps keep me in the saddle. Again, I know how much it means to the kids and their families; thank you just doesn't seem like enough!
Lindy Varner
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Tim
Michelle Perkins
$51.75
Received this donation 30 days ago

Tim

“Hey Sweetie! Thank you so much for supporting me in these efforts, you know how personal this is and every donation makes life a little easier for these families. Hugs Sweet Lady, hope to see you soon! Uncle Tim”

Hey Sweetie! Thank you so much for supporting me in these efforts, you know how personal this is and every donation makes life a little easier for these families. Hugs Sweet Lady, hope to see you soon! Uncle Tim
Anonymous

“I know the impact these donations make personally...please help; a little or a lot...it all matters or none of it does! Thank you for assisting. Anon”
$103.50
Received this donation 101 days ago

Tim