Tom Turkula

I ride in memory of my son Ian Turkula, and all kids fighting cancer. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 125.1 mi My goal is 600 mi

My Rankings

National: 9th
State: 1st in AL

I've raised $5,769 to fight kids' cancer 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

19 Aug 2025

During September 2025 I will for the fourth 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 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 4 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
Ridden

$5,769 Raised

2025

3,377 mi

Ridden

$25,768

Raised

My Challenge

31.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Logged this ride 16 hours ago - View on Strava
51.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
42.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 3 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 8 days ago
$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 17 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 23 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 25 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 71 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 71 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 71 days ago

My Sponsors

Jeffrey & Mary Boike

“For Ian, always in our hearts. Love, the Boikes”
$569.25
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tom

“Jeff, Mary- thanks for your generosity and support of this cause.”

Jeff, Mary- thanks for your generosity and support of this cause.
Bill Fuller

“Tom, thank you for what you’re doing and glad to support your effor. Bill Fuller”
$517.50
Received this donation 10 days ago

Tom

“Bill - thanks so much for your donation. Truly appreciated.”

Bill - thanks so much for your donation. Truly appreciated.
Karen Braun

“Ride on, Tom!”
$517.50
Received this donation 17 days ago

Tom

“Thank you Karen and Dick - very generous of you and much appreciated!”

Thank you Karen and Dick - very generous of you and much appreciated!
Jon Turkula

“For Ian!”
$274.28
Received this donation 23 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Jon. Truly appreciate your support.”

Thanks, Jon. Truly appreciate your support.
Louise Turkula

“I’ll always support my kind, generous and sensitive brother and remarkable Ian.”
$274.28
Received this donation 17 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Louise. 😎”

Thanks Louise. 😎
Dayna Fuller

“Tom - we are cheering you on all the way as you ride to fight kids' cancer!”
$207
Received this donation 12 days ago

Tom

“Thank you, Dayna and James. I appreciate your support for a cause near and dear to our hearts.”

Thank you, Dayna and James. I appreciate your support for a cause near and dear to our hearts.
Dylan Delaquila

“Forever Free Ian”
$207
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Dylan. And, yes Free Ian. 😇”

Thanks Dylan. And, yes Free Ian. 😇
Keith Hamden
$207
Received this donation 25 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Keith and Sandy. Truly appreciate your support.”

Thanks, Keith and Sandy. Truly appreciate your support.
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$204.56
Received this donation 37 days ago

Tom

“Thanks you for your donation to support this vital research to cure childrens cancer”

Thanks you for your donation to support this vital research to cure childrens cancer
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$204.56
Received this donation 16 days ago

Tom

“Thank you for your donation. It will help in finding a cure for childhood cancer - so these kids can be just that ….. kids.”

Thank you for your donation. It will help in finding a cure for childhood cancer - so these kids can be just that ….. kids.
Anonymous

“Tom, your mileage and fundraising are fantastic!”
$124.20
Received this donation 5 days ago

Tom

“Thank you for your donation. I and especially the kids appreciate your support.”

Thank you for your donation. I and especially the kids appreciate your support.
Kevin Kelly

“Have a great ride Tom! 🚲”
$124.20
Received this donation 25 days ago

Tom

“Thank you, Kevin - much appreciated. Perhaps someday we can get together for a ride. All the best, Tom”

Thank you, Kevin - much appreciated. Perhaps someday we can get together for a ride. All the best, Tom
Laura Christiansen

“Stay safe Tom!”
$124.20
Received this donation 23 days ago

Tom

“Laura - thank you for your generous support, and so good to hear from you. All the best, Tom”

Laura - thank you for your generous support, and so good to hear from you. All the best, Tom
Manny Pinto
$124.20
Received this donation 24 days ago

Tom

“Thanks, Manny. Love to you all of you.”

Thanks, Manny. Love to you all of you.
Trudy Burke

“Tom - You have my support for this great cause.”
$124.20
Received this donation 22 days ago

Tom

“Thank you, Trudy. Very generous of you.”

Thank you, Trudy. Very generous of you.
Mary Jane Towne-Denton

“What a wonderful way to honor Ian.”
$120
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“MJ - thanks so much for your support and generosity. Truly appreciated.”

MJ - thanks so much for your support and generosity. Truly appreciated.
Adam Turkula

“Keep on going! I’ll bike some miles here as well!”
$103.50
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Adam. Take a ride for Ian. Love you”

Thanks Adam. Take a ride for Ian. Love you
John McDermond
$103.50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Tom

“John - thanks for your support. Much appreciated.”

John - thanks for your support. Much appreciated.
PAUL Wright

“GO TOM! Such a great cause!”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Tom

“Paul - thank you for this donation to help the kids. Much appreciated.”

Paul - thank you for this donation to help the kids. Much appreciated.
Randy & Carolyn Harkins
$103.50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Tom

“Randy and Carolyn - thank you for your generous support.”

Randy and Carolyn - thank you for your generous support.