Tom Schultz
- National: 100th
- State: 10th in IL
- My Team: 2nd
I'm Riding For
Pat
More like, Pat riding along with me
My Story
This September, I am taking part again - my fourth year - in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
In 2017 and 2018, I joined a team called Team Callie, for a young girl battling cancer. Sadly, Callie, 10 years old, passed away on April 7, 2018, after her 18 month battle with cancer.
In March 2019 when I registered, I joined Team Nat. Nat, 15 years old, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Sadly, Nat passed away on April 20th, 2019. In memory of Nat, I joined her team again this year.
In 2020, I am riding for a long time friend. Two years ago, Pat and his family found out that cancer had entered their daily lives. Although Pat is not a kid, he is much younger than me. He will be along in September with me - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly.
Your support will change lives.
Thank you.
Tom
My Challenge
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Background on the Great Cycle Challenge
27 Sep 2020I thought I would take a few minutes of your time for a quick reminder from the GCC website on why we ride:
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OUR STORY
In 1979, 13-year old Katie Hageboeck, from Wayzata, MN, was nearing the end of her 16-month battle with leukemia. Before she died, Katie asked that the money she’d been saving for a 10-speed bicycle be donated to a little-known fund for the University of Minnesota called Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
Katie's dream was to find a cure so that other kids facing cancer would survive.
A little over a year after Katie’s passing, her parents, Diana and Norm, and friends of the family organized what they thought was a one-time benefit fundraiser to honor Katie’s wish.
Forty years later, this “Dawn of a Dream” benefit is still taking place, and Children's Cancer Research Fund has grown from a small grassroots fundraiser into a national nonprofit committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Katie never got the chance to ride her new bike, so we now ride to realize her dream of a world without childhood cancer.
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Amazing what this group has been able to do ... Over 13.5 million dollars raised in 2020 and not done yet.
Previous years:
2019 - $8,490,984
2018 - $6,837,314
2017 - $4,527,203
2016 - $3,063,841
2015 - $1,653,674
Thanks for the part you are playing on the dream of a world without childhood cancer.
Posted 4 days ago -
Getting it done!
21 Sep 2020This weekend, I was on a push to finish my miles for the challenge.
I did three rides - Sue joined me for 2.
First one on Saturday was my shortest ride but it was the best as 2 little ones were in the trailer.
Second one was in the evening Saturday - just me, music and a setting sun.
Third one on Sunday was the longest of this challenge.
Total miles of 50.
And with those three rides in about 24 hours, I was able to achieve my miles goal, to add to the goal achievement on the donations side. As I ride more, I will donate to our daughter Kelly who is trying to achieve her miles goal.
Proud to be part of this group who keep raising awareness for this cause.
And thank you for joining me!
Posted 10 days ago -
30.4 mi ride - Longest ride= GCC goal complete - Sunday, September 20, 2020
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13.1 mi ride - A longer ride- just me, music and the sun. - Saturday, September 19, 2020
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6.7 mi ride - Around home with the girls - Saturday, September 19, 2020
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What's happening on a Friday, halfway through the month
17 Sep 2020For the overall Challenge - the 3 Rs:
1. Riders - 134, 000
2. Raised - $12.8m
3. Ridden - 3 million miles
And for me/us:
* there are 41 donations totaling almost $5200 , which equates to 75th in the nation, 7th in the state, 6th in the 66-75 age group.
* with 150 miles ridden, 75% to the goal - should get those 50 miles in soon.
Another milestone, becoming an All Star, which has been earned by 175 riders
* The Great Cycle Challenge All Stars recognizes those awesome participants who have raised over $10,000 to fight kids' cancer since the event's inception in 2015.
Thanks to all of you!
Picture? We were out for ride the other morning, and saw some little girls before they went into school.
Posted 14 days ago -
11.6 mi ride - Around town - a few stops- getting to my goal - Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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12.7 mi ride - Evening ride around Cary - Monday, September 14, 2020
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13.3 mi ride - Finally outside - Sunday, September 13, 2020
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12.0 mi ride - Another ride inside - Saturday, September 12, 2020
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Late breaking news - 2 updates for today, so read both.
11 Sep 20201. I just got a note that another donation came in. This puts the donation total to over $5000, which was my most current goal ( I started at $500).
2. The cool part is the donation came from Viv and Alex, with "alittle help from their friends".
3. The nice part is that it honors Pat.
And besides knowing that cancer sucks, Pat would always share that something else sucked. Picture with him, and Sue and Kasey, at a game in 2016.
Posted 20 days ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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It's Friday, so update time......
11 Sep 2020What a different week it is been.
9/11 - Never forget.
Wednesday was Kick Cancer's Butt Day. The $2.4 million raised by the participants was matched by $1.2 million for a total that day of $3.6 m. It's all about helping the kids. The total amount raised is now over $12 million.
My bike tires and slippery trails don't always play nicely together, so I rode inside twice this week. I am now over 100 miles and 50% to my goal.
My sponsor count is up to 38, with over $4700 raised - thanks to all of you.
And on Wednesday, we buried our friend.
Yes, my music will be louder.
RIP Pat.
Posted 20 days ago -
9.0 mi ride - 9 miles inside on 9/9 - Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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10.0 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge! - Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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Some sad news to pass along
6 Sep 2020As you may have seen in one of my updates, I was riding this year for our friend Pat. Pat battled his cancer for 2 years.
Sadly, he passed away last night.
He will be missed but is in a better place.
He will be riding with me, music playing loudly as he would have it.
Posted 25 days ago -
6.6 mi ride - Cary and Visits and lunch - Saturday, September 5, 2020
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Another Friday rolls around
4 Sep 2020Here we are with Labor Day weekend. Enjoy!
Officially "on the road again" as the miles now count towards the goal. I got three rides in since Tuesday ( needed to play golf Thursday) for a total of 76 miles, a great start to getting to my goal.
The total riders count is now over 133,000 and over $7.5 million has been raised.
I am blessed that I'm up to 32 sponsors and raised over $4000.
With your help, I'm 46th in the nation, 6th in the state and 3rd in the elderly 66-75 age group.
This week, we got some bad news about our friend Pat, who I am riding for/is riding with me. After being admitted to the hospital with trouble breathing, scans show that the cancer has spread and treatments are no longer the path. He is at home, with hospice, resting comfortably, where he wants to be.
Stay healthy and safe.
Posted 27 days ago -
23.9 mi ride - Ride 3 GCC - Friday, September 4, 2020
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20.4 mi ride - GCC Ride 2 - Wandering Wednesday in Cary - Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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September is here = Day 1 of my riding
1 Sep 2020Today is the start of the miles tracking for the over 131,000 participants who are registered. And as of this morning, $6.2 million has been raised.
I did get out for a ride this morning. The weather was very good.
Here's a look at the ride:
https://www.relive.cc/view/veqzGonLB7v
Thanks for being on my team.
Posted 30 days ago -
31.3 mi ride - First GCC ride - Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Friday update - with a few days to go
27 Aug 2020The biking part of this challenge begins on Tuesday. There are over 127,000 riders registered this year.
The biking is the easy part.
The hard part?
What these kids go through.
And your part in helping with funds.
As of now, over $5 million has been raised.
Note the picture.
Not all superheroes wear capes, but I am wearing the 2020 Hero Jersey!
They asked the kids to come up with an idea for a special jersey for the top fundraisers, and they came up with this awesome design.
By you helping me to raise over $2,500 to defeat our arch enemy (cancer), I will be wearing this Spiderman jersey during some of my rides. And the back of the jersey says: Riding To Kick Cancer's Butt
Thank You !
Posted 35 days ago -
With one week to go
25 Aug 2020In 2020, I am riding for a long time friend. Many of you know Pat M. Two years ago, Pat and his family found out that cancer had entered their daily lives. Although Pat is not a kid, he is much younger than me. He will be along in September with me - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly.
Posted 37 days ago -
If it's Friday, it must be time to update my page for you
21 Aug 202010 days until the start....
It has been a busy week. There are now over 122, 000 riders participating in this challenge. In one week, 6 donors added their names to my sponsor list - now for a total of 30. And the donations? Now approaching $4000. Again - AMAZING!
How do your donations rank?
Overall for the entire challenge - 26th.
5th in the state.
And in the prestigious 66-75 age group - 1st.
Two days ago was Tribute Day for the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. This was a day to remember those we've lost, honor those who are fighting to survive and celebrate the efforts of those who are riding in September.
For 8 hours on a billboard in Times Square, pictures were displayed of those riding and those we are riding for. We were proud to have our picture shown as part of the tribute ( displayed here ).
My goal again this year is to raise awareness, raise some funds and ride a few miles. If nothing else, say a prayer for those impacted by cancer.
Thank you for being a part of this with me.
Posted 41 days ago -
Another Friday update - 17 days until the offical start
14 Aug 2020Last week I shared a picture of one of my biking partners. This week includes another partner - one I do very much enjoy being on the trail with.
In one week, 8 donors added their names to my sponsor list - now a total of 24. And I raised my $ goal, as the donations are approaching $3000. Amazing!
There are now almost 120k riders registered for the challenge. Based upon all of your support, I am ranked 42nd overall for the country, and 7th in the state of Illinois. But in the age group class of 66-75, I am ranked 3rd!
Thank you again for supporting this cause.
Posted 48 days ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 50 days ago -
Happy Friday - 24 days until the start
7 Aug 2020During my morning rides, sometimes I am joined by a biking partner. Some think we look alike but he is much taller, much slimmer and always wears black. See the picture.
Overall, the challenge this year has over 114k participants and so far, close to $3 million has been raised.
And there is another Schultz joining the challenge this year - her third year.
https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/KellySchultz1
In less than a week, I have 16 donors on my list and needed to raise my $ goal. So grateful for your response.
In my profile picture, I am wearing the jersey for the 2020 challenge, along with the three "models" with my jerseys from the previous years.
Thank you!
Posted 55 days ago -
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 57 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 62 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 62 days ago
My Sponsors
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Anonymous
“Ya better get busy on that bike.”
$529.03Received this donation 47 days agoTom
“Brother Anonymous, although you may have joined the witness protection program, it was still great of you to join my sponsor list again this year. Thanks for the generous donation to the kids and this cause! Guess I need to raise my goal?”
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Vivienne & Alexandra Schultz
“In honor of Pat Milbourne”
$285.96Received this donation 20 days agoTom
“Viv and Alex, Wow! Thanks for your big donation. And very nice that you thought to remember our friend Pat. Glad that your teachers let you send this from your classroom at daycare today.”
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Karen McDonough
“Thank you for doing this!”
$258.75Received this donation 55 days agoTom
“Karen, it was so nice to get back from a morning ride and see your donation to this cause. It is great to add you to my list of sponsors. And I will try to ride on your birthday in September!”
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Thomas & Bo Frost
“Good Luck, Z!”
$232.88Received this donation 62 days agoTom
“BoYoung & Tip, Thanks for your ongoing support of the kids and this cause. And Tip, hoping to ride on my birthday in September - what day is it?”
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Mark Valentine
“Congratulations Tom, set a new record!”
$207.08Received this donation 42 days agoTom
“Chris and Mark, with all the life events you are juggling now, happy to see your names added to my sponsor list. And thanks for your very generous donation to this cause. Onward!”
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Adare Folks
“Turn down that radio if you're riding past the house before noon. I need my beauty sleep.”
$207Received this donation 56 days agoTom
“Bill, MC, Caite, Jack & Sarah - thanks for your donation to helping with this cause and being on my list again this year. And if you think that by donating again this year, I will turn my music down or ride after noon as I go by your house - well, you are wrong. Rides during early morning hours will continue, with the volume louder.”
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Ann Simms
“Tom, thanks for your commitment to help these kids! Happy to be part of your team!”
$207Received this donation 51 days agoTom
“Ann, So great to see your name again on my sponsor list as I participate again in this challenge. Thanks for supporting this cause and the kids. And I am always happy to be on a team with you!”
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Dustin Carlson
$207Received this donation 21 days agoTom
“Ginny & Dusty, How exciting to have you join my list of sponsors for this year. And what a generous donation to this cause. It is amazing what we all can do to help these kids and their families and work on kicking cancer's butt.”
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John McDonough
$207Received this donation 62 days agoTom
“John, Happy to have you back on my sponsor list again - supporting these kids and their families. Maybe you can join the challenge next year.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$200Received this donation 50 days ago -
Bill Haave
$150Received this donation 48 days agoTom
“Sue and Bill, thanks for your donation to this cause. So wonderful to see you on my sponsor list - for the 4th year.”
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Field Fastner
$150Received this donation 41 days agoTom
“Thank you for your donation to this cause and helping these kids and their families.”
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation from a group of Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$130.54Received this donation 21 days agoTom
“Thanks for the matching funds!”
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Kristin & John Muntean
“Great cause Tom....so happy to support you!!!”
$124.20Received this donation 56 days agoTom
“Kristin and John, How nice of you to join my sponsor list again this year. Anything we can do to help young kids and their families, sign us up.”
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Mary Dempsey
$124.20Received this donation 22 days agoTom
“Demps, Thanks for joining my sponsor list again this year. And your generous donation to help this cause. In the past, when this challenge was in June, I would use it as a training for our triathlon in August. Well, not this year. But I did train in August for this. In the last few years, I didn't ride in September. Now I have a reason.”
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PJ Cullerton
“Good Luck Schultzie ! So grateful to support you as you honor Nate. Be safe during your ride !”
$124.20Received this donation 56 days agoTom
“PJ, Thanks so much for your support of this cause again. Always trying to stay safe!”
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Viv and Alex Schultz
“Go Papa!!”
$124.20Received this donation 58 days agoTom
“Viv & Alex, Thanks for taking money out of your piggy banks to donate to this cause. And thanks to your mom and dad for helping you do this. Every time I ride, I will smile having you on my sponsor list. Papa”
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Neal Levin
“Good luck, Tom!”
$120Received this donation 50 days agoTom
“Amy and Neal, Nice to have you on my sponsor list and join me as I ride. Thanks for your donation to this cause and the families impacted by cancer.”
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Tim & Donna Cigrang
“Tom, If you need a riding partner I'm all in.”
$106.61Received this donation 59 days agoTom
“Donna and Tim, How nice of you to sponsor me on this challenge and support the kids and this cause.”
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John LeClair
“Good luck Tom!”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days agoTom
“Marie & Orgs, Just back back from a "ride" and how nice to see you join my list of sponsors. And what a generous donation to fight this cause and help the kids. Onward!”
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Mike Kelly
$103.50Received this donation 60 days agoTom
“Mike, Great to see your donation to help these kids and this cause. I will be proud to be riding with you on my list.”
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ralph wiechert
$103.50Received this donation 56 days agoTom
“Ralph, Thank you so much for donating to this cause - for the kids and their families. So proud to have you on my sponsor list.”
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Sue Schultz
“Thanks for your commitment to this worthy cause. Today we recognize the incredible amount of courage it takes to battle cancer as we say goodbye to your good friend Pat who fought the fight, Keep on riding, you are doing great!”
$103.50Received this donation 22 days agoTom
“Sue Sughrua, Yes, tough to lose a friend who we got to smile with so many times. I am glad Pat is riding along with me this year. And thank you for joining me on so many rides. Anything for the kids.”
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Total Print Solutions, Inc
“Rollin', rollin', rollin'. would love to hear the story about this years ride over a cocktail. Good luck!!”
$103.50Received this donation 56 days agoTom
“Dennis and Connie, Great to have you join my sponsor list and donate to this cause. No kid or their family should have to go through this. Talk over a cocktail? Sure!”
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james weaver
“Good Luck !”
$100Received this donation 57 days agoTom
“Sharon and Weav, Thanks for your donation to these kids and this cause. Happy to have you on my sponsor list.”
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Ava, Kasey and Eric Schultz Saindon
“Papa, you are awesome!!”
$72.45Received this donation 57 days agoTom
“Ava, thanks for asking your parents to help you with this. So glad to have you on my list. And maybe I can pull you along on a ride in the trailer. Papa”
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Lawrence Hogan
$72.45Received this donation 52 days agoTom
“Liz & Lawrence, Thanks for being on my sponsor list for all four years that I have done this. Great to see your support for these kids and their families with the battle they have.”
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Sheryl Martin
“For my good friend Tom in honor of a wonderful guy Pat for such a good cause. Thank you Tom for doing your part. RIP Pat.”
$72.45Received this donation 21 days agoTom
“Sheryl and Dave, Thanks so much for your donation to fight kids' cancer. It is wonderful to have you on my sponsor list. And thanks for the kind words about me and of course for Pat.”
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Tom Wethekam
$62.12Received this donation 49 days agoTom
“Helen and TW, Great to have your name on my sponsor list for another year. Thanks for your donation to these kids and this cause. Much appreciated.”
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John and Joan
“Good luck Tom!”
$51.75Received this donation 59 days agoTom
“Joan & John, Thank you for adding your names to my sponsor list and your donation to the kids and this cause. Maybe next year, you can join the challenge and ride too.”
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Kevin & Lynn Moran
“What a wonderful cause! Thanks for all of your efforts!”
$51.75Received this donation 27 days agoTom
“Lynn & Kevin, Thanks for adding your name to my sponsor list again for this year, as you have done in the past. We all will do whatever we can to help in this cause, for the kids and their families.”
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Patty and John Gehron
$51.75Received this donation 52 days agoTom
“Patty and John, Ditto!”
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Patty and John Gehron
“Ride safe and thanks for the chance to donate to this cause!”
$51.75Received this donation 52 days agoTom
“Patty and John, So happy to have you on my list of sponsors for this year's ride. Thanks for your donation to this cause, and the kids and families impacted by cancer.”
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Saralyn Locke
$51.75Received this donation 62 days agoTom
“Sara, How nice of you to join the support of this cause. Whatever we all can do for the kids and families impacted by cancer, let's do it together.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50Received this donation 45 days ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50Received this donation 18 days ago -
Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 47 days agoTom
“A big thanks to someone who was kind enough to sponsor me and support this cause!”
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Ava
“You’re the best Papa.”
$31.05Received this donation 22 days agoTom
“Ava, How did you find time to sneak away yesterday to send this donation along? Thanks for all the smiles you bring our way!”
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Angie Jefferson
“Good luck Tom. Be safe. God Bless you. Angie & Ken Jefferson”
$25Received this donation 42 days agoTom
“HELLO Angie and Ken, How great to see you back on my sponsor list and riding along with me. Thanks for donating to this cause, the kids and all impacted by cancer.”
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Kelly Schultz
“Go Dad! Thanks for doing this with me again this year!”
$15.53Received this donation 40 days agoTom
“Kelly, Thanks for your donation that allowed me to get to my increased goal. And congrats to you on achieving your $ goal again this year. Bike on!”
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Tom Schultz
“Getting started on 2020.”
$103.50Received this donation 206 days agoTom
“Proud to be doing this again this year. And grateful for all those who sponsor me.”
