Tim Vanya

3years
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!
I've Ridden 174.1 mi My goal is 200 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 450th
  • State: 30th in TX
I've raised $2,709 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

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

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 married to one woman for the past 49 years, having seen my children grow into adulthood, having experienced the joy of two of the most precious grand daughters and one new grandson! We are riding for a cure so that others will not have to experience this horrific loss. Keep pedaling folks!

My Story

6 Aug 2025

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.

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.

Tim

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 405 mi Ridden
    $1,816 Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    $104 Raised
    2020
  • 174 mi Ridden
    $2,709 Raised
    2025
3years
579 mi
Ridden
$4,629
Raised

My Challenge

  • 17.4 mi ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 16.2 mi ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 16.1 mi ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 18.9 mi ride - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 24.4 mi ride - Monday, September 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 19.5 mi ride - Saturday, September 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 23.9 mi ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago
  • 17.8 mi ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • $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 40 days ago

My Sponsors

  • letty Benning
    “Thanks for your efforts to raise money in the battle against this horrible disease.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Miss Letty, thank you so much for your continued participation in this great cause...this is my 3rd year to participate and I could not do it without the donors that make this a reality! The kids and their families thank you from the bottom of their hearts as well!”
  • Wendy Odom
    $207
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Miss Wendy, thank you so much for participating in this great cause...this is my 3rd year to participate and I could not do it without the donors that make this a reality! The kids and their families thank you from the bottom of their hearts as well!”
  • Anonymous
    “Put this to good use buddy!!”
    $200
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “I and the kids thank you!!!🥰”
  • Robin Belsha
    “Bless those fighting for t their lives”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “So glad to have you on board!!!❤️”
  • April Harrison
    “Happy to support you Tim”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 90 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you sweetie, it’s my pleasure!”
  • Karen Jackson
    “Love that you are doing this. I lost my younger sister from brain cancer.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 88 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “This helps me inside and out! Thank you so very much 🙏🏻”
  • Michael Lea
    “So glad you finally learned how to ride a bike! Cheers, love, and gig ‘em, M”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 90 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Michael, thank you so much for assisting me in this cause...if you are ever in Aggieland you better get hold of Sarah and me so we can grab a bite to eat and catch up!”
  • Michelle Perkins
    $124.20
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you sweetie from the bottom of my heart!”
  • Terry Wolfe
    “My heart goes out to you! Love you brother!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you so very much 🙏🏻 it is very appreciated!”
  • Brigitte Magenheim
    $103.50
    Received this donation 87 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you so much Miss Brigitte! The kiddos and families are extremely grateful as am I!”
  • Judy Ward
    “What a wonderful way to honor your loved ones! God bless you, Tim!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 91 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you Miss Judy! This means so much to the kids and their families! 🙏🏻”
  • Stafford Williams
    “Thanks for doing this Tim. Great cause. As a former MS150 rider I will say stay safe on the road.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you for helping us, it means a ton!! 🙏🏻”
  • Daryl Lott
    “I’m all in! Good Job!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you LT. This helps me inside and out and really counts for these kids!🙏🏻”
  • Daryl Lott
    “Way to go! Great cause!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you Daryl for supporting my efforts to assist these very deserving families in their battles to overcome this dreadful disease!”
  • Frank Stumpo
    “Keep churning those legs~~!! Kathy is smiling down on you...”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “I appreciate it buddy, the kids appreciate it and I know Miss Kathy is happy that I'm doing this. Hell, it makes me feel better every time I'm on the bike! Hoping to see you soon.! and again, thanks for the assist!”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “From the bottom of my heart: thank you for your support!! It means so much to the kids and their families!!!🙏🏻”
  • Brenda Varner
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thanks you guys and gals!!! I appreciate you thoughtful contribution and I know the kids are very appreciative of you support. I peddled 24 miles this morning and am ahead of my goals for the month as per total miles...Kicking Cancer's Butt!”
  • Jackie Monk
    “God Bless You.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 90 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thanks Miss Jackie! 🙏🏻 this means a great deal to all involved, riders, families and the KIDS!!”
  • Kathe Hawkins
    $36.23
    Received this donation 90 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “Thank you Sweetie! This hits home for so many!!🙏🏻”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Tim Vanya
    Tim
    “The kids, families and I want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕 🙏🏻 !!!”
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