Tom Schultz

10years All Star
Tom Schultz
I am riding 73 miles in memory of Pat & Tim G & Tim C, and in honor of Scott. Please support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 73 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 19th
  • State: 1st in IL
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $890 My goal is $15,351 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Pat & Tim G & Tim C, and in honor of Scott

Pat & Tim G & Tim C, and in honor of Scott

Three of my longtime friends, who left us too early, will be along with me this year - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly. And riding in honor of Scott, who battled cancer in 2022.

My Story

10 Apr 2026

I am back.

This September, I am taking part again - my tenth year - in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Who am I riding for this year? In the past few years, riding along with me were three longtime friends, who passed away too early. We lost Pat M. in 2020, Tim C. in 2021, and then Tim G. in 2023. And they will be with me again in 2026.

I will also be riding in honor of another kid again this year, our son Scott. Scott started battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma in June 2022. He remains cancer free.

Again this year, I will be on Team Kahleesi. Kahleesi is now 7 and was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma when she was only 9 months old. She is currently 5 years in remission. We all want to keep her there as there are no more chemotherapy options to fight her cancer.

With the support of many over the past GCC nine years, we have been able to raise over $66k. THANK YOU!

My GCC goals for this year – continue raising awareness, funds (one more dollar than 2025), and prayers, while hoping this body allows me to ride 73 miles (as I turn 73).

Your support will change lives.

This is not just an event - it is a movement to end childhood cancer.

Onward!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 300 mi Ridden
    $1,174 Raised
    2017
  • 203 mi Ridden
    $1,515 Raised
    2018
  • 223 mi Ridden
    $2,328 Raised
    2019
  • 206 mi Ridden
    $5,163 Raised
    2020
  • 202 mi Ridden
    $7,500 Raised
    2021
  • 201 mi Ridden
    $9,076 Raised
    2022
  • 124 mi Ridden
    $11,844 Raised
    2023
  • 144 mi Ridden
    $12,215 Raised
    2024
  • 86 mi Ridden
    $15,350 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $890 Raised
    2026
10years
1,688 mi
Ridden
$67,055
Raised

My Challenge

  • Hello May
    30 Apr 2026

    As we go forward, I will send along updates at the beginning of each month until September. In September as rides transition from training into official, I will send weekly updates.

    About the Challenge

    The Great Cycle Challenge, benefiting Children's Cancer Research Fund, started in 2015, and after 11 years, the event has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in the United States.

    People of all ages, abilities and from every state across the country set themselves a personal riding goal and challenge themselves to pedal to fight kids’ cancer. This year the challenge will again take place throughout the month of September.

    In 11 years, our community of riders from all 50 states has ridden over 37 million miles, and together we’ve raised over $80 million in support of research to develop better treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

    Enjoy your spring! And keep moving.

    Hello May
    Posted 3 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 25 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 25 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 25 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Joan Garrity
    “Congratulations to Tom on all the miles and all the dollars in these past years!!! Best wishes for many more miles and dollars...and for cures for the childhood cancers! Best wishes!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Tom Schultz
    Tom
    “Joan, thanks for your generous donation. And great to have your name on my list of sponsors again this year. I really appreciate your support of me, the kids, and this cause. And you get the award for being my first sponsor this year.”
  • Neal Levin
    “Good luck Tom! Great cause!”
    $120
    Received this donation 14 hours ago
    Tom Schultz
    Tom
    “Amy and Neal, thank you so much for your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your names on my list again this year. Neal, congrats on completing the Boston Marathon and your fundraising $11k efforts associated with that.”
  • Joan Schmitz
    $73
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Tom Schultz
    Tom
    “Joan & John, thank you so much for your generosity - for this year and all the years you have joined me. Happy to have friends like you that make this all possible. I really appreciate your support of this cause, the kids and me!”
  • Stephen Schlickman
    $72.45
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Tom Schultz
    Tom
    “Steve, how wonderful that you joined me again on this challenge. Thanks for your very generous donation.”
  • Tom Schultz
    “Kicking off 2026 with my donation.”
    $500
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Tom Schultz
    Tom
    “Mr. Schultz, thanks for your donation and I look forward to riding with you again this year.”
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