Tom Turkula

I am riding 500 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 282.9 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 113th
State: 1st in AL

I've raised $5,379 to fight kids' cancer 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

7 Aug 2026

During September 2026 I will for the fifth consecutive year, join other cyclists and take 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 much needed research and development of lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please follow the enclosed link 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 5 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
1,162 mi Ridden

$7,351 Raised

2025
283 mi Ridden

$5,379 Raised

2026

4,696 mi

Ridden

$32,729

Raised

My Challenge

11.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 14 hours ago - View on Strava
20.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 2 days ago
20.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 14, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
27.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 14, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 7 days ago
31.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
46.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
43.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
42.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Manny Pinto
$517.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

Tom

“Manny, Katie - this is awesome and very generous of you. Thank you.”

Manny, Katie - this is awesome and very generous of you. Thank you.
Cory Foster

“I really admire what you’re doing here, Tom! We are honored to contribute. Cancer SUX!! Ride-on, Cory and Rosa Foster”
$258.75
Received this donation 46 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Cory and Rosa. Your support is much appreciated.”

Thanks, Cory and Rosa. Your support is much appreciated.
Dayna Fuller

“Good luck, Tom!”
$258.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Tom

“Dayna, James -thank you for your generosity. All the best, Tom”

Dayna, James -thank you for your generosity. All the best, Tom
Debbie Cooper

“Good luck Tom!! We're hoping for #1 in AL!!! Praying for your success and that this good cause helps others!! Debbie & Jim”
$258.75
Received this donation 46 days ago

Tom

“Debbie, Jim. So good of you and Jim to donate, and thanks for the incentive of being #1 in Alabama.”

Debbie, Jim. So good of you and Jim to donate, and thanks for the incentive of being #1 in Alabama.
Jeffrey & Mary Boike

“Riding for a great cause. Stay safe and enjoy the scenery. Love, the Boikes”
$258.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

Tom

“Jeff, Mary: Thanks for the donation and support. It is very much appreciated. Regards, Tom”

Jeff, Mary: Thanks for the donation and support. It is very much appreciated. Regards, Tom
Jenn and Dave Brodie

“Geaux Tom!! Thank you for your dedication and peddaling skills! Cancer SUXs!”
$258.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Tom

“The Brodies are awesome!!!! Thank you for this donation and support.”

The Brodies are awesome!!!! Thank you for this donation and support.
Mickey and Julie Marshall
$258.75
Received this donation 46 days ago

Tom

“Mickey, Julie. - thank you so much for the support and the donation. Truly appreciated.”

Mickey, Julie. - thank you so much for the support and the donation. Truly appreciated.
SG Steel

“Great cause. Ride like the wind.”
$258.75
Received this donation 46 days ago

Tom

“I'm guessing this Sam G. - thanks for the support.”

I'm guessing this Sam G. - thanks for the support.
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!”
$214.29
Received this donation 7 days ago

Tom

“Thank you to all of you for your support.”

Thank you to all of you for your support.
Keith Hamden

“We’re happy to contribute to such a great cause! Have a great ride!”
$207
Received this donation 38 days ago

Tom

“Keith, Sandy: thanks for your continued support.”

Keith, Sandy: thanks for your continued support.
MaryEllen Davis, Bellator Real Estate

“Good luck Tom!”
$200
Received this donation 7 days ago

Tom

“Mary Ellen- thanks so much for your donation and support. Very much appreciated.”

Mary Ellen- thanks so much for your donation and support. Very much appreciated.
Adam Turkula

“Way to go dad!! I’ll keep following your awesome trip in Utah to get even more miles!”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Adam. Love you, Dad”

Thanks, Adam. Love you, Dad
Fritz and Verna LaCour

“Know that you will achieve your goal!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tom

“Fritz, Verna — thank you for your generosity. Truly appreciated”

Fritz, Verna — thank you for your generosity. Truly appreciated
Jau Fox

“Thanks for sharing this story with us. Good luck on your mission Jay and wendy”
$103.50
Received this donation 45 days ago

Tom

“Jay, Wendy. Your support is much appreciated. Thank you!”

Jay, Wendy. Your support is much appreciated. Thank you!
Jeff Roberts

“A great cause a terrific tribute to Ian.”
$103.50
Received this donation 43 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Jeff. Great to have your support”

Thanks, Jeff. Great to have your support
Jon Turkula

“Go get em Uncle Tom!”
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Jon. This is much appreciated.”

Thanks, Jon. This is much appreciated.
Karen Devine

“Keep on riding Tom!!! In memory of Ian - helping any way we can to help the cure for future generations. Love you my friend!”
$103.50
Received this donation 38 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Karen. You’re a great friend”

Thanks Karen. You’re a great friend
Anonymous

“Congratulations on all your efforts and best of luck on your next ride.”
$103.50
Received this donation 45 days ago

Tom

“Thank you for your donation and support of this mission. It is very much appreciated. Regards, Tom”

Thank you for your donation and support of this mission. It is very much appreciated. Regards, Tom
Nancy Ortkiese
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Tom

“Thank you, Nancy. Very much appreciated.”

Thank you, Nancy. Very much appreciated.
Ron Choiniere

“Good luck on the ride. My brother in law does a 100 mile ride up in Massachusetts every year for a concert center up there.”
$103.50
Received this donation 42 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Ron. Much appreciated”

Thanks Ron. Much appreciated