Tom Schultz
- National: 60th
- State: 6th 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 fifth year - in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
This year I joined Team Kahleesi. Kahleesi is a 2 year old and was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma when she was only 9 months old. She is currently in remission.
In 2020, I was riding for a long time friend. In 2018, Pat and his family found out that cancer had entered their daily lives. Sadly, Pat passed away during September of 2020. He will be along with me again this year - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly.
With your support over the past four years, we were able to raise over $10,000. THANK YOU!
My goal this year - raise one more dollar than 2020.
Your support will change lives.
This is not just an event - it's a movement to end childhood cancer...
Onward!
Tom
My Challenge
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9/18 - reasons to celebrate
18 Sep 20212 items for today:
Today is Kelly’s birthday – 39 years old (yes, really). Yeah, I remember when…..
And this morning, I achieved my miles goal for the Great Cycle Challenge. No, I didn’t do 39 miles to celebrate Kelly’s birthday, but close since I only needed a few less to get to my goal.
Although I did ride solo today, there were many with me. The 53 people who sponsored me this year “rode” along on my list, stopping for photos both on the north end and south end. And 2 others were riding with me – Pat, as I am riding in his memory & Tim C, my biking buddy who would have been along with me on our favorite trail.
So a big thanks to all of you who have said a prayer and/or donated to this cause for kid’s cancer. And thanks to so many who have been along with us since 1982 as we celebrate Kelly’s birthday.
Posted 10 days ago -
30.1 mi ride - 9/18- Kelly's Birthday & GCC miles goal met! - Saturday, September 18, 2021
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17.7 mi ride - Friday morning, working on my miles goal for the kids and GCC - Friday, September 17, 2021
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Days off?
12 Sep 2021For whatever reason yesterday after my ride and some other stuff, I just felt out of it ( yes, I know how old I am). And told myself to just take a break from biking today.
But during the night, I thought - these kids with cancer ( and other long term health issues) and their families don't get to take a day off because they're tired.
So I got out there early, did a longer ride with only one stop ( yes, picture taking), saw a few Great Cycle Challenge jerseys along the way and had a fun ride, music playing loudly. And arrived at 75% of my miles goal as Week #2 is almost done.
All in the effort to raise awareness for kids cancer and raise a few dollars. Thanks!
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22.3 mi ride - Trail to Elgin and getting to 150 miles for the kids - Sunday, September 12, 2021
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1.2 mi ride - And home - Saturday, September 11, 2021
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9.1 mi ride - 2nd 9.11 miles on 9/11 - Saturday, September 11, 2021
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9.1 mi ride - 9-11 and Cary flags and 9.11 miles (close) - Saturday, September 11, 2021
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11.7 mi ride - On the trail with a long time friend - Friday, September 10, 2021
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It's a small world....
8 Sep 2021As many of us worked at a great company a few(?) years ago, you know how many times we run into people who somehow are connected to us, someone else and MOT.
Well, through this challenge, I reconnected with someone from the 90s. We met at the starting line, in the dark, for Bike The Drive . And we are targeting to do a trail ride by the end of month. Thanks Kevin B.
Posted 20 days ago
My Sponsors
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Anonymous
“i heard if you're pulling the ricshaw for small ones, you can double your miles? If that isn't a rule, it oughta be. Great work!!!”
$538.20Received this donation 34 days ago
Tom
“Dear Anonymous (a.k.a. Uncle Danny), Such a generous donation to this cause - again this year for you. I will have the little ones in the trailer a few times. “We do this for those that can’t ride and for those that will ride!””
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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!”
$259.19Received this donation 12 days ago
Tom
“Thanks for matching the generous donations made on KICK CANCER’S BUTT DAY!”
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CJS
“You know they have headphones now--so you don't have to mount that boom-box to your chest whilst riding.”
$258.75Received this donation 140 days ago
Tom
“MC, Bill and crew - thanks for your very generous donation to this cause and so happy to have you joining the list of supporters again this year. Headphones? Response: 1) Safety issue. 2) Good music is to be shared. 3) Not only does it warn others I am approaching, I get compliments on the choices - yes from the older generation. 4) I will make sure I turn it up as I go by your house on the trail. ”
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John McDonough
“Tom I’m happy and honored to support your amazing commitment to the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Have a smooth and safe ride ! John”
$258.75Received this donation 184 days ago
Tom
“John, thanks for the generous donation. I am honored to have you on my list again in support of this cause and the kids and families impacted by cancer. Maybe you can join me for a ride.”
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Bill & Sue Haave
$250Received this donation 72 days ago
Tom
“Sue & Wilbur, thank you for donation again this year to this cause. Proud to have you on my list of sponsors. And for getting a matching donation.”
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BoYoung & Tom Frost
“Good luck and fair weather.”
$250Received this donation 185 days ago
Tom
“BoYoung & Tip, thanks for your generous support towards this cause again this year, especially with all that you have going on. Our thoughts and prayers will keep coming your way.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$250Received this donation 154 days ago
Tom
“Karen, thanks for being one of my sponsors again this year and a big thanks for your generous donation to this cause. Keep smiling and getting outside to enjoy the weather.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$250Received this donation 145 days ago
Tom
“Mike M, How nice to wake up this morning and see your generous donation to this cause, as you join my list of supporters again this year. Speaking of years - it was only a few ( ok, more than a few) years ago that we wander the halls at MOT together.”
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Field Fastener
$250Received this donation 72 days ago
Tom
“Thank you for your matching donation to this cause.”
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Ann Simms
“Tom, thanks for letting me be part of your team! Enjoy the journey!”
$207Received this donation 158 days ago
Tom
“Ann, thank you for donating again to this cause. I am always proud to be teamed with you - over 25 years now.”
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Jan Milbourne
“Tom, such an amazing cause you are riding for and so special to me that you are riding in Pat’s memory. He will be right there with you!!”
$207Received this donation 185 days ago
Tom
“Jan, thanks for joining my list of donors again this year. Honored to have my friend Pat along on the rides with me. And I will have a playlist going with his music.”
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John & Kristin Muntean
“What a terrific cause Tom...thanks for riding. We will be cheering you on !!!!”
$207Received this donation 175 days ago
Tom
“Kristin & John, Wonderful to see you back on my list of sponsors and supporting this cause with your generous donation. Anything for the kids. And all the cheering appreciated!”
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MARK VALENTINE
“Tom, best of luck on your ride!”
$207Received this donation 185 days ago
Tom
“Mark & Chris, thanks for your generous donation to this cause and joining me again this year.”
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Mark Valentine
“Tom, thanks for riding again for a great cause and a good friend!”
$207Received this donation 32 days ago
Tom
“Mark & Chris, How nice of you to add a second donation for this year's challenge. Yes - we have lost a few great friends.”
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Richard Crowley
$207Received this donation 177 days ago
Tom
“Rick, Great to see your generous donation to this cause. And thanks for joining my list of supporters. See you at the end of May.”
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Neal Levin
“Tom, What a great cause! Best of luck on the ride! Neal”
$165.60Received this donation 180 days ago
Tom
“Hi Neal, nice to see your generous donation. Thanks for joining my list of sponsors again this year.”
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Lauren Amich
“Congratulations on your fifth year of riding for such a wonderful cause. Very honored you are riding in memory of our dad!”
$155.25Received this donation 185 days ago
Tom
“Lauren, thanks to you and your family on the donation for this cause. Your dad will push me on.”
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Viv & Alex
“Keep going Papa!”
$147.87Received this donation 57 days ago
Tom
“Viv & Alex, thanks for another donation from both of you to help these kids. And your donation help put me above my goal for this year. Make sure Mom and Dad know you did this. Papa”
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Barb Kindinger
“Go Tom”
$124.20Received this donation 13 days ago
Tom
“Barb & Pete, How great to see you back on my sponsor list again this year. And to donate on Kick Cancer's Butt Day. Thanks!”
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Glenn Gienko
“Go Tom go.”
$124.20Received this donation 52 days ago
Tom
“Chris and Glenn, How nice of you to add another donation to this year's challenge. And helping me beat my $ goal ( which wasn't a sandbagger goal).”