Tom Schultz

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!

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 71 mi

My Rankings

National: 7th
State: 3rd in IL
My Team: 1st

I've raised $4,560 My goal is $7,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Pat & Tim C & Tim G, and in honor of Scott

Three of my longtime friends, who left us too early, will be along with me this year - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly. And riding in honor of Scott, who battled cancer in 2022.

My Story

24 Apr 2024

I am back.

This September, I am taking part again - my eighth year - in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

This year again, I am on Team Kahleesi. Kahleesi is now five and was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma when she was only 9 months old. She is currently in remission.

Who am I riding for this year? In the past few years, riding along with me were two longtime friends, who passed away too early. We lost Pat M. in 2020 and then Tim C. in 2021.We lost another great friend, Tim G., in 2023. They will all be along with me.

I will also be riding in honor of another kid again this year, our son Scott. Scott started battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma in June 2022. He remains cancer free.

With your support over the past GCC seven years, we were able to raise close to $39k. THANK YOU!

My GCC goals for this year – continue raising awareness, funds, and prayers, while hoping this body allows me to ride a few miles. Miles? My goal for this year is 71 - matching my latest trip around the sun.

Your support will change lives.

This is not just an event - it is a movement to end childhood cancer.

Onward!

Tom

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

300 mi Ridden

Raised

2017
203 mi Ridden

Raised

2018
223 mi Ridden

$2,328 Raised

2019
206 mi Ridden

$5,163 Raised

2020
202 mi Ridden

$7,500 Raised

2021
201 mi Ridden

$9,076 Raised

2022
124 mi Ridden

$11,844 Raised

2023

1,458 mi

Ridden

$43,160

Raised

My Challenge

2 months before the miles count

27 Jun 2024

The official registration for this year’s challenge starts now.

As you know, I got a head start.

With your support, we now have 23 sponsors and donations totaling over $4100.

I thought I would share some information here on what we fund.

Innovative and promising research

We fund research at institutions nationwide, focusing on projects that allow researchers to prove their idea, then reach for even larger grants. Federal funding sources often don’t fund projects until much later in the process.

Enhance healing and care for families

We understand that when a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. That’s why we fund programs that help families find joy and support during and after cancer treatment, from peer support groups to camps to programs for caregivers and siblings.

Educate the world about childhood cancer

Through stories of families fighting cancer and researchers who won’t stop looking for answers, we educate the world about what we can do to create a world without childhood cancer.

Posted 30 days ago
Hello Summer!

2 Jun 2024

I’m back with my monthly update. The weather has allowed our bikes to find the trails more in May.

More in May? We added 4 more sponsors in May. Our totals are now showing 22 donors, contributing $4100. Although still early in the process, we still rank high on the leaderboards. Thanks!

Want to help raise awareness, resources and prayers? Feel free to share our information with your family and friends, through talk, text, email, social media.

Get out and enjoy this time of the year.

“Beginnings are endings. It is often said that every ending contains a new beginning, but the beginnings flow everywhere you look, and endings too. Every moment is a new chance to begin again, to do better, to do things differently.”

Posted 55 days ago
2 weeks = 2 years

28 Apr 2024

Although it was only 2 weeks ago that I put out my announcement note that I would be riding again this year, I am happy to share that we now have eighteen donors on my list for a total of almost $3300. Amazing. Although still early in the challenge, these numbers place me second nationally, second in the state, and …... first in the 66–75-year-old category.

Some historical perspective. In my first 2 years, 2017-2018, of participating in this Great Cycle Challenge, I raised about $2700. Now in 2024, we have raised more than that in just 2 weeks.

Thanks for checking out my update and adding your names to my list. Keep the kids in your thoughts.

Posted 90 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 94 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 100 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 103 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 106 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 106 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 106 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous

“For the Kids!”
$517.50
Received this donation 103 days ago

Tom

“Dear Anonymous (MD), wow - thanks for your very generous donation in support of this cause and me, and of course, the kids. I am honored and humbled to have you on my sponsor list.”

Dear Anonymous (MD), wow - thanks for your very generous donation in support of this cause and me, and of course, the kids. I am honored and humbled to have you on my sponsor list.
Mary Dempsey

“Go Tom Go!”
$310.50
Received this donation 93 days ago

Tom

“Demps, thanks for your very generous donation to this cause and joining my list of sponsors again this year. We ride for those young ones who can't ride now but will in the future. It is friends like you who make this all possible. Your support of me for this challenge and all the support of us over all these years is so much appreciated.”

Demps, thanks for your very generous donation to this cause and joining my list of sponsors again this year. We ride for those young ones who can't ride now but will in the future. It is friends like you who make this all possible. Your support of me for this challenge and all the support of us over all these years is so much appreciated.
Tip & BoYoung

““Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein Best of luck. Keep moving, brother.”
$310.50
Received this donation 90 days ago

Tom

“BoYoung & Tip, 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. And I am very appreciated of your support of me for this, and support of all of us through so many items. And the quote - it ended up in my "book". Onward!”

BoYoung & Tip, 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. And I am very appreciated of your support of me for this, and support of all of us through so many items. And the quote - it ended up in my "book". Onward!
Ann Simms
$258.75
Received this donation 94 days ago

Tom

“Ann, with the systems error, I added your comments here: Tom, I'm grateful every year when I see that you're continuing to support this wonderful cause and allowing us to participate with you through our contributions. What an amazing legacy you've built! Ann, thanks so much for very generous donation. Year after year, you show your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. I am so honored to still be teaming with you through all these years.”

Ann, with the systems error, I added your comments here: Tom, I'm grateful every year when I see that you're continuing to support this wonderful cause and allowing us to participate with you through our contributions. What an amazing legacy you've built! Ann, thanks so much for very generous donation. Year after year, you show your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. I am so honored to still be teaming with you through all these years.
CJS

“May the wind be slight and your seat un-chafed.”
$258.75
Received this donation 89 days ago

Tom

“Bill & MC, 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. Hope the wind and my seat cooperate, along with the music slightly louder as I wander the trail behind your house. Maybe you can join me for a ride.”

Bill & MC, 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. Hope the wind and my seat cooperate, along with the music slightly louder as I wander the trail behind your house. Maybe you can join me for a ride.
Marc Weisenburger

“Happy to participate and we are thankful for you efforts to pay forward.”
$258.75
Received this donation 59 days ago

Tom

“Marc, thank you for your generous donation in supporting me, this cause, and the kids again this year. Happy to be back in the lineup with you. And you know well about paying it forward. Friends like you make all this possible. See you soon Pudge!”

Marc, thank you for your generous donation in supporting me, this cause, and the kids again this year. Happy to be back in the lineup with you. And you know well about paying it forward. Friends like you make all this possible. See you soon Pudge!
Mark Valentine

“Best of luck on year #8!”
$258.75
Received this donation 73 days ago

Tom

“Chris and Mark, Thanks so much for your generous donation in support of the kids, this cause and me. My year 8 and you have been on my list for most of those. Friends like you make all this possible.”

Chris and Mark, Thanks so much for your generous donation in support of the kids, this cause and me. My year 8 and you have been on my list for most of those. Friends like you make all this possible.
Anonymous

“Well done, Tom. Glad to support you!”
$258.75
Received this donation 98 days ago

Tom

“Dear Anonymous (K), thanks for your generous donation and joining my lineup again this year. It is helping out a great cause, as we also remember our good friends. Also, thanks for your ongoing support in all areas. Onward”

Dear Anonymous (K), thanks for your generous donation and joining my lineup again this year. It is helping out a great cause, as we also remember our good friends. Also, thanks for your ongoing support in all areas. Onward
Mike Shanahan

“Best of luck with year# 8 Tom. May your journey be smooth and ride like the wind (hopefully at your back) my friend. Doughboy”
$207
Received this donation 100 days ago

Tom

“Doughboy, thank you for joining my list of sponsors again this year with your very generous donation. Always want a smooth and safe ride. The wind? If it is in my face, the music goes louder.”

Doughboy, thank you for joining my list of sponsors again this year with your very generous donation. Always want a smooth and safe ride. The wind? If it is in my face, the music goes louder.
Amy and Neal Levin

“Good luck Tom!”
$155.25
Received this donation 102 days ago

Tom

“Amy and Neal, thank you so much for your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your names on my list again this year. Friends like you make all this possible.”

Amy and Neal, thank you so much for your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your names on my list again this year. Friends like you make all this possible.
Gary and Janet Lyons Anderson
$124.20
Received this donation 20 days ago

Tom

“Janet & Gary, thank you so much for your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your names on my list of sponsors. Your names will be along with us as we ride. Yes, Sue does most of the rides with me.”

Janet & Gary, thank you so much for your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your names on my list of sponsors. Your names will be along with us as we ride. Yes, Sue does most of the rides with me.
John &patty gehron

“Ride like the wind!”
$124.20
Received this donation 102 days ago

Tom

“Patty and John, thanks for your donation and joining my list of sponsors again this year. I truly appreciate your support year after year. You are giving the kids, and their families hope for a better future. Ride like the wind? I hope it is always at my back. Onward!”

Patty and John, thanks for your donation and joining my list of sponsors again this year. I truly appreciate your support year after year. You are giving the kids, and their families hope for a better future. Ride like the wind? I hope it is always at my back. Onward!
PJ Cullerton

“Have another great year Schultzie ! Onward !”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tom

“PJ, thank you so much for your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your name on my list again this year. Great year? Yep, the body is still moving, as I try to keep up with Sue on our rides together.”

PJ, thank you so much for your support and generosity for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your name on my list again this year. Great year? Yep, the body is still moving, as I try to keep up with Sue on our rides together.
Tom Wethekam
$109.71
Received this donation 103 days ago

Tom

“Helen and Tom, thanks for joining me again this year for this cause. I appreciate your support.”

Helen and Tom, thanks for joining me again this year for this cause. I appreciate your support.
Diane Donovan
$103.50
Received this donation 29 days ago

Tom

“Diane & Kevin, how wonderful to see your donation. Hard to believe this is my 8th year. Your support of the kids, the cause and me is really appreciated.”

Diane & Kevin, how wonderful to see your donation. Hard to believe this is my 8th year. Your support of the kids, the cause and me is really appreciated.
Joan Schmitz

“John and I are happy to support you.”
$103.50
Received this donation 103 days ago

Tom

“Joan and John, how great to have you joining me this year, as you have done for so many years in support of this cause. So glad to have my friends along with me.”

Joan and John, how great to have you joining me this year, as you have done for so many years in support of this cause. So glad to have my friends along with me.
Donna Cigrang

“I am very happy to donate to such a wonderful cause!”
$72.45
Received this donation 104 days ago

Tom

“Donna, and I am very happy to have you on my sponsor list again this year. Tim will be along with me again this year.”

Donna, and I am very happy to have you on my sponsor list again this year. Tim will be along with me again this year.
Jeff Stoner

“Go, Tom!”
$72.45
Received this donation 65 days ago

Tom

“Jeff, thank you so much for your support for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your name on my list again this year.”

Jeff, thank you so much for your support for me, the kids and this cause. How great to have your name on my list again this year.
Kevin Leahy

“Ride on!”
$72.45
Received this donation 100 days ago

Tom

“Kevin, thanks so much for your donation, as you followed Doughboy's lead and joined my growing list of donors, with more than few Lions on there. I sincerely appreciate your support of the kids, this cause and me.”

Kevin, thanks so much for your donation, as you followed Doughboy's lead and joined my growing list of donors, with more than few Lions on there. I sincerely appreciate your support of the kids, this cause and me.
Michael Stopka
$72.45
Received this donation 102 days ago

Tom

“Donna & Mike, great to have you join me again this year, as we support the kids and this cause. Thank you! And have a fun time on the cruise.”

Donna & Mike, great to have you join me again this year, as we support the kids and this cause. Thank you! And have a fun time on the cruise.

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I Am Riding For

Pat & Tim C & Tim G, and in honor of Scott

Three of my longtime friends, who left us too early, will be along with me this year - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly. And riding in honor of Scott, who battled cancer in 2022.