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 0.0 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 34th
State: 1st in AL

I've raised $2,795 My goal is $5,000 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
Ridden

$2,795 Raised

2026

4,414 mi

Ridden

$30,145

Raised

My Challenge

26.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 23, 2026

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29.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 22, 2026

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0.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 15, 2026

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43.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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$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 15 days ago
22.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 7, 2026

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40.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 3, 2026

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$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 22 days ago
31.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, July 30, 2026

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31.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, July 26, 2026

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My Sponsors

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 22 days ago

Tom

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

Thanks, Cory and Rosa. Your support is much appreciated.
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 22 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.
Mickey and Julie Marshall
$258.75
Received this donation 22 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 22 days ago

Tom

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

I'm guessing this Sam G. - thanks for the support.
Keith Hamden

“We’re happy to contribute to such a great cause! Have a great ride!”
$207
Received this donation 14 days ago

Tom

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

Keith, Sandy: thanks for your continued support.
Jau Fox

“Thanks for sharing this story with us. Good luck on your mission Jay and wendy”
$103.50
Received this donation 22 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 20 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Jeff. Great to have your support”

Thanks, Jeff. Great to have your support
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 15 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 22 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
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 18 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Ron. Much appreciated”

Thanks Ron. Much appreciated
Tom Turkula

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$1,035
Received this donation 61 days ago

Tom