Tim Vanya

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 248.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 492nd
State: 32nd in TX

I've raised $2,781 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mitch Vanya, my Dad; Mitchell Lee, my oldest brother, Kathy, my breast cancer survivor and wife

I'm riding as a person who lost their Dad as a child. I was 6 when my father, Mitch Vanya, passed away from prostrate cancer. In the picture he is holding me, I'm 3 at the time. I don't know which is worse, losing a parent or losing a child...actually they are about the same, both horrible. I have been blessed in so many ways in having lived longer than my Dad, having had the chance to be married to one woman for the past 49 years, having seen my children grow into adulthood, having experienced the joy of two of the most precious grand daughters and one new grandson! We are riding for a cure so that others will not have to experience this horrific loss. Keep pedaling folks!

My Story

6 Aug 2025

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 every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my 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 me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Tim

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

405 mi Ridden

$1,816 Raised

2019
Ridden

$104 Raised

2020
248 mi Ridden

$2,781 Raised

2025

653 mi

Ridden

$4,701

Raised

My Challenge

12.8 mi ride - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Logged this ride 3 hours ago
17.4 mi ride - Sunday, October 19, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago
18.3 mi ride - Sunday, October 12, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago
18.6 mi ride - Slovacek’s to Lyons and back - Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Logged this ride 15 days ago
18.7 mi ride - Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago
16.3 mi ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025

Logged this ride 24 days ago
20.2 mi ride - Thursday, September 25, 2025

Logged this ride 27 days ago
17.4 mi ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025

Logged this ride 31 days ago
16.2 mi ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025

Logged this ride 32 days ago
16.1 mi ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025

Logged this ride 34 days ago

My Sponsors

letty Benning

“Thanks for your efforts to raise money in the battle against this horrible disease.”
$517.50
Received this donation 69 days ago

Tim

“Miss Letty, thank you so much for your continued participation in this great cause...this is my 3rd year to participate and I could not do it without the donors that make this a reality! The kids and their families thank you from the bottom of their hearts as well!”

Miss Letty, thank you so much for your continued participation in this great cause...this is my 3rd year to participate and I could not do it without the donors that make this a reality! The kids and their families thank you from the bottom of their hearts as well!
Wendy Odom
$207
Received this donation 69 days ago

Tim

“Miss Wendy, thank you so much for participating in this great cause...this is my 3rd year to participate and I could not do it without the donors that make this a reality! The kids and their families thank you from the bottom of their hearts as well!”

Miss Wendy, thank you so much for participating in this great cause...this is my 3rd year to participate and I could not do it without the donors that make this a reality! The kids and their families thank you from the bottom of their hearts as well!
Anonymous

“Put this to good use buddy!!”
$200
Received this donation 121 days ago

Tim

“I and the kids thank you!!!🥰”

I and the kids thank you!!!🥰
Robin Belsha

“Bless those fighting for t their lives”
$155.25
Received this donation 121 days ago

Tim

“So glad to have you on board!!!❤️”

So glad to have you on board!!!❤️
April Harrison

“Happy to support you Tim”
$124.20
Received this donation 119 days ago

Tim

“Thank you sweetie, it’s my pleasure!”

Thank you sweetie, it’s my pleasure!
Karen Jackson

“Love that you are doing this. I lost my younger sister from brain cancer.”
$124.20
Received this donation 117 days ago

Tim

“This helps me inside and out! Thank you so very much 🙏🏻”

This helps me inside and out! Thank you so very much 🙏🏻
Michael Lea

“So glad you finally learned how to ride a bike! Cheers, love, and gig ‘em, M”
$124.20
Received this donation 118 days ago

Tim

“Michael, thank you so much for assisting me in this cause...if you are ever in Aggieland you better get hold of Sarah and me so we can grab a bite to eat and catch up!”

Michael, thank you so much for assisting me in this cause...if you are ever in Aggieland you better get hold of Sarah and me so we can grab a bite to eat and catch up!
Michelle Perkins
$124.20
Received this donation 121 days ago

Tim

“Thank you sweetie from the bottom of my heart!”

Thank you sweetie from the bottom of my heart!
Terry Wolfe

“My heart goes out to you! Love you brother!”
$124.20
Received this donation 121 days ago

Tim

“Thank you so very much 🙏🏻 it is very appreciated!”

Thank you so very much 🙏🏻 it is very appreciated!
Brigitte Magenheim
$103.50
Received this donation 116 days ago

Tim

“Thank you so much Miss Brigitte! The kiddos and families are extremely grateful as am I!”

Thank you so much Miss Brigitte! The kiddos and families are extremely grateful as am I!
Judy Ward

“What a wonderful way to honor your loved ones! God bless you, Tim!”
$103.50
Received this donation 120 days ago

Tim

“Thank you Miss Judy! This means so much to the kids and their families! 🙏🏻”

Thank you Miss Judy! This means so much to the kids and their families! 🙏🏻
Stafford Williams

“Thanks for doing this Tim. Great cause. As a former MS150 rider I will say stay safe on the road.”
$103.50
Received this donation 121 days ago

Tim

“Thank you for helping us, it means a ton!! 🙏🏻”

Thank you for helping us, it means a ton!! 🙏🏻
Daryl Lott

“I’m all in! Good Job!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 121 days ago

Tim

“Thank you LT. This helps me inside and out and really counts for these kids!🙏🏻”

Thank you LT. This helps me inside and out and really counts for these kids!🙏🏻
Daryl Lott

“Way to go! Great cause!”
$72.45
Received this donation 69 days ago

Tim

“Thank you Daryl for supporting my efforts to assist these very deserving families in their battles to overcome this dreadful disease!”

Thank you Daryl for supporting my efforts to assist these very deserving families in their battles to overcome this dreadful disease!
Frank Stumpo

“Keep churning those legs~~!! Kathy is smiling down on you...”
$72.45
Received this donation 36 days ago

Tim

“I appreciate it buddy, the kids appreciate it and I know Miss Kathy is happy that I'm doing this. Hell, it makes me feel better every time I'm on the bike! Hoping to see you soon.! and again, thanks for the assist!”

I appreciate it buddy, the kids appreciate it and I know Miss Kathy is happy that I'm doing this. Hell, it makes me feel better every time I'm on the bike! Hoping to see you soon.! and again, thanks for the assist!
James Samsel
$72.45
Received this donation 27 days ago

Tim

“Hey Jimbo, thanks to you and Miss Patty the support! The kids, families and I appreciate all the efforts from so many supporting this very worthwhile cause. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻”

Hey Jimbo, thanks to you and Miss Patty the support! The kids, families and I appreciate all the efforts from so many supporting this very worthwhile cause. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Anonymous
$72.45
Received this donation 69 days ago

Tim

“From the bottom of my heart: thank you for your support!! It means so much to the kids and their families!!!🙏🏻”

From the bottom of my heart: thank you for your support!! It means so much to the kids and their families!!!🙏🏻
Brenda Varner
$51.75
Received this donation 44 days ago

Tim

“Thanks you guys and gals!!! I appreciate you thoughtful contribution and I know the kids are very appreciative of you support. I peddled 24 miles this morning and am ahead of my goals for the month as per total miles...Kicking Cancer's Butt!”

Thanks you guys and gals!!! I appreciate you thoughtful contribution and I know the kids are very appreciative of you support. I peddled 24 miles this morning and am ahead of my goals for the month as per total miles...Kicking Cancer's Butt!
Jackie Monk

“God Bless You.”
$51.75
Received this donation 119 days ago

Tim

“Thanks Miss Jackie! 🙏🏻 this means a great deal to all involved, riders, families and the KIDS!!”

Thanks Miss Jackie! 🙏🏻 this means a great deal to all involved, riders, families and the KIDS!!
Kathe Hawkins
$36.23
Received this donation 118 days ago

Tim

“Thank you Sweetie! This hits home for so many!!🙏🏻”

Thank you Sweetie! This hits home for so many!!🙏🏻