Tom Turkula

I am riding 600 mi in memory of Ian Turkula. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 600 mi

My Rankings

National: 37th
State: 1st in AL

I've raised $2,211 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ian Turkula

Riding in memory of my son Ian who was just 18 when he died, and for all other children and families dealing with cancer.

My Story

24 Jun 2025

During September 2025 I will for the fourth consecutive year, join other cyclists and take 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 with cancer every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.

Our son Ian died from cancer in January 2014. He was just 18 years old. In his honor, I am raising funds through my challenge to help kids like Ian. Your donation will enable Children's Cancer Research Fund to support research and development of lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please follow the enclosed link (or paste the link into your browser) and make a donation on my page. Or join the challenge by getting on your bikes and reach out to your contacts to support you.

Your support will change little lives. All these kids want to do is be kids with a chance to grow up, live and have the brighter futures they deserve.

Thank you and pedal on!

My Legacy

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

544 mi Ridden

$7,606 Raised

2022
1,096 mi Ridden

$6,134 Raised

2023
1,612 mi Ridden

$6,259 Raised

2024
Ridden

$2,211 Raised

2025

3,251 mi

Ridden

$22,210

Raised

My Challenge

36.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 15, 2025

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$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 4 days ago
33.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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$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 7 days ago
37.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 7, 2025

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33.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, July 28, 2025

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23.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, July 25, 2025

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29.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, July 19, 2025

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21.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, July 17, 2025

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35.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, July 12, 2025

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35.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, July 7, 2025

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$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 53 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 53 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 53 days ago

My Sponsors

Jon Turkula

“For Ian!”
$274.28
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Jon. Truly appreciate your support.”

Thanks, Jon. Truly appreciate your support.
Keith Hamden
$207
Received this donation 7 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Keith and Sandy. Truly appreciate your support.”

Thanks, Keith and Sandy. Truly appreciate your support.
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$204.56
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Thanks you for your donation to support this vital research to cure childrens cancer”

Thanks you for your donation to support this vital research to cure childrens cancer
Kevin Kelly

“Have a great ride Tom! 🚲”
$124.20
Received this donation 7 days ago

Tom

“Thank you, Kevin - much appreciated. Perhaps someday we can get together for a ride. All the best, Tom”

Thank you, Kevin - much appreciated. Perhaps someday we can get together for a ride. All the best, Tom
Laura Christiansen

“Stay safe Tom!”
$124.20
Received this donation 5 days ago

Tom

“Laura - thank you for your generous support, and so good to hear from you. All the best, Tom”

Laura - thank you for your generous support, and so good to hear from you. All the best, Tom
Manny Pinto
$124.20
Received this donation 5 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Manny. Love to you all of you.”

Thanks, Manny. Love to you all of you.
Trudy Burke

“Tom - You have my support for this great cause.”
$124.20
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“Thank you, Trudy. Very generous of you.”

Thank you, Trudy. Very generous of you.
John McDermond
$103.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“John - thanks for your support. Much appreciated.”

John - thanks for your support. Much appreciated.
Randy & Carolyn Harkins
$103.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“Randy and Carolyn - thank you for your generous support.”

Randy and Carolyn - thank you for your generous support.
Bryan (Keith) Roberson

“Go Tom!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 5 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Keith and Faye. Very much appreciate your support. The four of us still need to get together for a bike ride.”

Thanks, Keith and Faye. Very much appreciate your support. The four of us still need to get together for a bike ride.
Greg Gore

“Well Done Tom!! Appreciate all your efforts.”
$72.45
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“Hi Greg and Cathy - truly appreciate your donation and support for this charity.”

Hi Greg and Cathy - truly appreciate your donation and support for this charity.
Darlene Schoenfish

“God bless you, Tom, as you go forth in this challenge! There is HOPE! Love and prayers for all dealing with childhood cancer. Psalm 115:15 With love and encouragement, Emil and Darlene”
$35
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“Thank you Darlene and Emil.”

Thank you Darlene and Emil.
Tom Turkula

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$538.20
Received this donation 53 days ago

Tom
Anonymous

“This generous donation is from a longtime friend in support of Tom's ride and the Challenge's goal of eliminating children's cancer.”
$103.50
Received this donation 10 days ago

Tom

“Thanks to a longtime friend.”

Thanks to a longtime friend.