Thomas Black

I am riding 620 mi in memory of Shackleford Sisters. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 621.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1687th
State: 38th in MD

I've raised $1,066 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Shackleford Sisters

A huge shout out to my Mother and her sisters as cancer survivors and to God above for letting these angels spend more time with us.

My Story

10 Sep 2025

This September, I am taking part in my sixth 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 hope and the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thanks and God bless you!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

601 mi Ridden

$500 Raised

2017
589 mi Ridden

$2,102 Raised

2018
606 mi Ridden

$1,279 Raised

2022
501 mi Ridden

$1,002 Raised

2023
505 mi Ridden

$1,725 Raised

2024
621 mi Ridden

$1,066 Raised

2025

3,424 mi

Ridden

$7,674

Raised

My Challenge

19.1 mi ride - GCC #21 - Ride Challenge Complete! - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
22.1 mi ride - GCC #20 - North Laurel Excursion - Monday, September 29, 2025

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
GCC #19 - Odenton

28 Sep 2025

My plan to cruise a few miles in Patuxent Research Refuge was upended as the gate was closed and locked when I arrived. I developed a plan B and headed out on a new adventure. In the end, I had traversed the road less travelled to safely arrive back where I started. It was a good ride. 🚴🏾🥰

Posted 6 days ago
21.6 mi ride - GCC #19 - Odenton - Saturday, September 27, 2025

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
16.1 mi ride - GCC #18 - North Laurel - Friday, September 26, 2025

Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
20.0 mi ride - GCC #17 - Fulton/Cherry Lane - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
$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 11 days ago
2.5 mi ride - GCC #16 - Car Pickup - Monday, September 22, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
2.5 mi ride - GCC #15 - Car Dropoff - Monday, September 22, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
GCC #13: M2M - Air Force Memorial

22 Sep 2025

The final day had fewer miles and more ascent! The crew accepted the challenge and the distance ticked off with an uncanny ease.

Posted 13 days ago

My Sponsors

Carrie Worth
$155.25
Received this donation 28 days ago

Thomas

“Hey Carrie, It's hard for me to believe that I have been retired 7 years. Wow! I truly appreciate you faithful support to kick cancer to the curb. Pass on my regards to Mike. Blessings, Tom”

Hey Carrie, It's hard for me to believe that I have been retired 7 years. Wow! I truly appreciate you faithful support to kick cancer to the curb. Pass on my regards to Mike. Blessings, Tom
RaymondCathy Walker

“Way to go Tom! You're an amazing guy working on a great mission to make a positive difference in this world. A wonderful effort for a very important cause.”
$155.25
Received this donation 11 days ago

Thomas

“Raymond & Kathy, I appreciate your encouragement and donation to further the research to end childhood cancer. Thanks for your support. Blessings, Tom”

Raymond & Kathy, I appreciate your encouragement and donation to further the research to end childhood cancer. Thanks for your support. Blessings, Tom
Adam Zaret

“Keep on keeping on TB!”
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Thomas

“Z-Man, great to hear from you and thank you for your support in the fight against childhood cancer is greatly appreciated. God bless, TB”

Z-Man, great to hear from you and thank you for your support in the fight against childhood cancer is greatly appreciated. God bless, TB
Rebecca Black

“Son, I really admire your dedication to raise money for this project over the years. Thanks for riding on behalf of me and my sisters who have survived cancer. Safe travels, ❤️ you, Mom.”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Thomas

“Hello Mom, I appreciate the encouragement and support for the miles that I will ride and the funds that I will raise. It is an honor to bring awareness to fight against cancer and seeking to kick it to the curb. Love, Tom”

Hello Mom, I appreciate the encouragement and support for the miles that I will ride and the funds that I will raise. It is an honor to bring awareness to fight against cancer and seeking to kick it to the curb. Love, Tom
Thom & Meg Gilster

“Ride on Black Leader”
$103.50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Thomas

“Red Leader & Meg, I looking forward to logging miles with you on M2M and gathering with longtime friends. I appreciate your continuing support in the fight against kid's cancer. God Bless!”

Red Leader & Meg, I looking forward to logging miles with you on M2M and gathering with longtime friends. I appreciate your continuing support in the fight against kid's cancer. God Bless!
Brad Donald
$36.23
Received this donation 16 days ago

Thomas

“Brad, Great to hear from you and your support in the fight against childhood cancer is greatly appreciated. Blessings, Tom”

Brad, Great to hear from you and your support in the fight against childhood cancer is greatly appreciated. Blessings, Tom
Nolana Evans
$36.23
Received this donation 5 days ago

Thomas

“Hello Weebie, I am grateful for your donation and support as I ride to bring awareness and support in the fight against childhood cancer.”

Hello Weebie, I am grateful for your donation and support as I ride to bring awareness and support in the fight against childhood cancer.
STEPHEN SMITH
$36.23
Received this donation 25 days ago

Thomas

“Smitty, I appreciate your support in the fight against and research to find a cure for childhood cancer. From all the children who will benefit, I send a heartfelt "Thank You"! Blessings, Rev”

Smitty, I appreciate your support in the fight against and research to find a cure for childhood cancer. From all the children who will benefit, I send a heartfelt "Thank You"! Blessings, Rev
steven mathews

“Thank you Tommy for all the hard work to help others.”
$36.23
Received this donation 15 days ago

Thomas

“Hello Stevie, I truly appreciate the support that you have provided over the years to help win this fight against childhood cancer. Blessings, Tommy”

Hello Stevie, I truly appreciate the support that you have provided over the years to help win this fight against childhood cancer. Blessings, Tommy
Cindy Wills Hogue

“Best of luck Tom. As a cancer survivor myself, thank you for participating in this challenge”
$25.88
Received this donation 16 days ago

Thomas

“Hello Cindy, You, more than most, understand the challenges these children face. I'm thankful for your support in the fight to end this childhood disease.”

Hello Cindy, You, more than most, understand the challenges these children face. I'm thankful for your support in the fight to end this childhood disease.
June Lindner
$25.88
Received this donation 12 days ago

Thomas

“Hi June, I appreciate your help to continue research and find a cure. I say "Thank you" for all the kids who will receive benefits. Blessings, Tom”

Hi June, I appreciate your help to continue research and find a cure. I say "Thank you" for all the kids who will receive benefits. Blessings, Tom
Gwenn TURTLE EFFECT FOUNDATION

“#LiveOutLoud”
$20.70
Received this donation 25 days ago

Thomas

“Hi Gwenn, It's great to hear from you. I really appreciate you helping to support the fight against childhood cancer. #LiveOutLoud”

Hi Gwenn, It's great to hear from you. I really appreciate you helping to support the fight against childhood cancer. #LiveOutLoud
Sara McDowell
$15.53
Received this donation 19 days ago

Thomas

“Hey Sara, I really appreciate your support in the fight to kick cancers butt and end this childhood disease. Thank you so much!”

Hey Sara, I really appreciate your support in the fight to kick cancers butt and end this childhood disease. Thank you so much!
Duncan Candy

“Go Go Go You have got this in the bag!!! Love you more Uncle Tommy”
$5.18
Received this donation 30 days ago

Thomas

“Thanks Candy! I know that I can always count on your support. I really am grateful for your encouragement and donation to help fight childhood cancer.”

Thanks Candy! I know that I can always count on your support. I really am grateful for your encouragement and donation to help fight childhood cancer.
Thomas Black

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$207
Received this donation 102 days ago

Thomas