Tom Johnston

3years
Tom Johnston
I am riding 150 mi in memory of my wife, Karene Johnston. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 24.2 mi My goal is 150 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 1304th
  • State: 45th in MN
I've raised $507 My goal is $750 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Karene Johnston

I lost my wife of 37 years to cancer in 2021. The Great Cycle Challenge is a great way for me to give back and have you help by honoring her and giving hope to kids battling cancer.

My Story

2 Sep 2024

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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 101 mi Ridden
    $786 Raised
    2023
  • 51 mi Ridden
    $420 Raised
    2024
  • 24 mi Ridden
    $507 Raised
    2025
3years
176 mi
Ridden
$1,713
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.0 mi ride - to/from work - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 4.2 mi ride - Como Lake - Sunday, August 31, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 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 11 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 32 days ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 72 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Bicycle Chain
    “Great work Tom! We are here to support you through this ride!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “Thank you to all the great people at the Bicye Chain (one my favorite shops in Roseville, MN) for your generosity in supporting the kids struggling with cancer.”
  • Ronald Jadwin
    “Go Tom. Hope the wind is at your back.”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “Ron, thanks so much for supporting the kids. I'll put up a sail!”
  • Jean Cherry
    $72.45
    Received this donation 72 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “Hi Jean! So thankful for your support. It makes a difference”
  • Noele Orellana
    “Go Tom!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “Thank you Noele! It's great to have you and Ivan on board!”
  • JC Lippold
    “❤️🌱”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “A belated thank yoiu for supporting all the little ones!”
  • Renee Walbert
    “Ride on friend!🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “Hi Renee, a belated thank you for your donation this summer!”
  • Rob Mahaney
    “As a two time cancer survivor I appreciate your effort!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 72 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “Hi Rob! Thank you so much for supporting my ride. Lots of good memories going waaaaaay back!”
  • James Snyder
    $25.88
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “James, thank you for supporting the kids. It's rewarding to see pwoeime you helping out. It doesn't go unnoticed.”
  • Julie Kuberski
    “Good job, Tom! 🙌”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Tom Johnston
    Tom
    “Hi Julie, thank you so much for your donation! Every dollar counts and there are lots of Littles out there who separately need our help.”
  • Tom Johnston
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 72 days ago
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