Team Opa!
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support our challenge to fight kids' cancer!
We've Ridden
232.8 mi
Our goal is
900 mi
Our Rankings
- National: 64th
- Category: 30th
Our Challenge
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$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 1 day ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $2,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 3 days ago -
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 23 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 49 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 49 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $100 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 49 days ago -
23 Jul 2026
This September, Team Opa! is 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 every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
So we are raising funds through our challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support us by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
Tom
Posted 50 days ago
Our Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored mark Bitzes
“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!”
$600.02Received this donation 16 hours ago -
Gregory Wagner sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Hoping you can do more than the 300... for those less fortunate than us. This week is Ragbrai week in Iowa. The 53rd annual Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI LIII) it is taking place right now July 18–25, 2026. I did it 3 years ago when it was 500 miles in 7 days. This year features the shortest route in the event's history at 391 miles, beginning in Onawa and wrapping up at the Field of Dreams I’m thinking your goal of 300 should be raised significantly. After all you are younger than me. I would love to pay for 500 miles instead of 300. Get er done! YitB, Woody”
$310.50Received this donation 49 days ago
Tom
“Wow. Thanks Woody, I have ridden RAGBRAI twice. I had a blast. I even met John Karras who was one of the founders. Thanks to you I have already met my lame goal of $500 so I will probably step it up. You can follow me in September. Or you can join the team. You were Greek in college so that could kind of count. Thanks so much for the donation. YitB TV”
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Lori Moore sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Tom I truly admire your dedication to this cause! You will always have my support!”
$258.75Received this donation 49 days ago
Tom
“Wow. Thanks Lori. I am so grateful for you and your support over the years. I'll be riding with my little Greek team again that includes my cousin John Davis (you remember him from high school I'm sure). Thanks to you I have already met my weenie little goal so I think I am going to have to step it up and try a higher one. Anyway, I appreciate it and will think of you in September. Tom”
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Mary Battista sponsored Tom Vradelis
“Stop by when you’re riding sometime Special Friend—we get a kick out of your bike suits!”
$258.75Received this donation 48 days ago
Tom
“Thanks, special friend. That is very generous of you. I'll wear my special Cycle Challenge jersey and ride by PKS in September. I appreciate the donation. I think I am going to have to raise my goal for the year. Tom”
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Tom Vradelis
“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!”
$171.43Received this donation 16 hours ago -
Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored John Davis
“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!”
$106.42Received this donation 16 hours ago -
Tom
“Hi Ann, Thanks so much for the donation and also for the Facebook share. Hopefully we will continue to get responses through the end of the month. Also, thanks for the shout out to John Davis as well. I know the money will help a lot of kids. Gracias otra vez. Tomas”
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Tom
“Hey CK. Thanks so much for sponsoring this year's ride for the 8th year in a row. I think it's going to help a lot of kids. You have just bumped me over $1000 for this year. Thanks again. TV”
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James Bitzes sponsored mark Bitzes
“Ride or die, Brother!”
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
mark
“Will do Brother!”
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Jim and Lora Bitzes sponsored mark Bitzes
“Go Mark Go! What a wonderful cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
mark
“Thank you both! Fun and fundraising…good combo!”
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Tom
“Hey Andy, Thanks so much for the donation. I really appreciate it. I have been riding for this cause because I think the money actually goes where it is supposed to go. I know it will help a lot of kids. Woody sponsored me this year as well. Thanks again. YitB, Tom”
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Anonymous sponsored mark Bitzes
“Great chap, a great cause - may your cycle be an enjoyable one.”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
mark
“Thank you so much!”
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mark
“Thank you Mark and Lisa!”
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Marcellino & Angela sponsored mark Bitzes
“Thanks for letting us know about your ride for such a great cause and charity. Keep up the great work and stay safe.”
$103.50Received this donation 1 day ago
mark
“Thank you Marcellino and Angela!”
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mark
“Thank you!”
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Walter McCormick sponsored mark Bitzes
“Thanks for all you do.”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
mark
“Thank you Mac!”