Tom Turkula

3years All Star
Tom Turkula
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 1,513.6 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 103rd
  • State: 2nd in AL
  • My Team: 15th
I've raised $6,259 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ian Turkula

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

27 Sep 2024

This September, I am 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 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 544 mi Ridden
    $7,606 Raised
    2022
  • 1,096 mi Ridden
    $6,134 Raised
    2023
3years
3,153 mi
Ridden
$19,999
Raised

My Challenge

  • 35.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, December 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 38.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, December 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, December 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 37.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, December 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, December 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, November 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, November 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, November 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.5 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, November 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.8 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, November 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, November 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 50 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, November 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 50 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 54 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 60 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 62 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 76 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 78 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 80 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.1 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 86 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 89 days ago - View on Strava
  • 57.6 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 91 days ago - View on Strava
  • 46.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 93 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 55.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 98 days ago - View on Strava
  • 47.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 99 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 100 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago - View on Strava
  • 60.8 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 107 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 107 days ago
  • 29.9 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 110 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 111 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 112 days ago - View on Strava
  • 50.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 113 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 136 days ago
  • $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 148 days ago
  • $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 158 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 173 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 173 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 173 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Jon Turkula
    “You got this!”
    $724.50
    Received this donation 118 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Jon - this is awesome. Thank you! Ian would have loved hanging with you and all the cousins.”
  • ldturkula.55@gmail.com
    “Ian is missed. I love what you’re doing Tom”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 148 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thanks, Louise and John. Very much appreciated.”
  • Scott Watson
    $500
    Received this donation 100 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Scott - very generous of you. Looking forward to the next time we can ride together. Stay well and be safe.”
  • Anonymous
    “Tom tough!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 158 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thank you for supporting this effort to raise funds and awareness for kids and families fighting cancer.”
  • Anonymous
    $274.28
    Received this donation 156 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Many thanks for your donation to helping the families fight against childhood cancer.”
  • Anonymous
    “Go Tom!!!! 👏🏼 🚴”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 158 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thank you so much for your donation, and support of this wonderful organization working to find cures for childhood cancer. Stay tuned and visit my home page to track my progress in reaching my goals.”
  • Colleen & Dylan Delaquila
    “Forever, Free Ian ❤️♥️”
    $207
    Received this donation 135 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Dylan -- thank you. This will help me pedal a few extra miles in support of all the kids fighting cancer. So sorry, Colleen - I meant to include you as well in this thank you. Love your support.”
  • Keith Hamden
    $207
    Received this donation 143 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Keith, Sandy. Thank you for always being there for us. much appreciated.”
  • 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!”
    $191.09
    Received this donation 103 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “thanks to those whose generosity in matching donations will help fund research into treatments for pediatric cancer.”
  • Fullers
    “Wishing you a good ride for Ian!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 142 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Dayna and James: thank you for your support. It is truly appreciated.”
  • Mark/Laurie Webre
    $155.25
    Received this donation 115 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Mark, Laurie - thank you so much for your support for these kids and their families. Truly appreciated.”
  • Bryan Keith Roberson
    $124.20
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thanks Keith and Faye. Much appreciated, and I will hopefully soon get back out on the links with you.”
  • Diane Brown
    “Wishing you the best!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 135 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Diane - thank you so much for your generosity.”
  • Jennifer Brodie
    “Great cause Tom T.!💙”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 117 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Jen and Dave thank you for your donation - let's do a morning ride together around the neighborhood.”
  • Maylon $ Debi Carroll
    “Thank you for continuing the fight against childhood cancer. Ian was blessed to have such a loving Dad!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 117 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Maylon, Debi - thank you so much for your generosity.”
  • Adam Turkula
    “I'll pedal some miles here in Utah too!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 107 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Thanks, Adam. Your donation put me over the top of reaching my goal of $5,000. Love you, Dad.”
  • Anna Adomaitis (Ian's Grandmother)
    “Tom - Thank you for riding again this year in memory of my grandson. We all miss him very much. This money will help find a cure for other children with cancer. Aciu. "Mociute"”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 135 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Aciu, Mociute.”
  • Debbie Cooper
    “God bless you on your ride!! What a wonderful cause - we're so proud of you! Jim & Debbie”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 155 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Debbie, Jim - thanks for your support and spreading the information about this effort.”
  • Dori wynne
    $103.50
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Dori - this is very thoughtful of you. Thank you so much.”
  • Joseph and Theresa Fosco
    “Tom What an excellent tribute to your son, Ian! If I was in your area, I would join you for a few miles. Wishing you all the best. Joe F”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 115 days ago
    Tom Turkula
    Tom
    “Joe, Theresa- thank you! So generous of you to donate. Joe - it has been a long time since we’ve crossed paths - even virtually. Thanks again, and I hope you are well.”
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