Honoring
Theodore
Wilson
Our mission is to perpetuate Theodore “TURTLE” Wilson’s drive to help others persevere through their challenges in order to achieve their potential and to share their own gifts with confidence in a “pay it forward” manner.
Supporting Scholarship
The TURTLE Effect™ Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to assisting underprivileged/under-resourced youngsters in their educational goals. The Lt Col Theodore TURTLE Wilson Scholarship, as part of a larger Falcon Foundation Scholarship, provides talented youngsters funding for prep school and future admittance into the US Air Force Academy to become officers in the United States Air Force or Space Force. Read more about how the TURTLE Effect™ contributed to the Scholarship selection criteria.
Supporting Cyclists
Cycling was a passion of Turtle Wilson’s, and one he shared with vigor among his friends and community. In the first four years of inception, the Foundation has assisted four elite athletes in reaching their goals for attending the Olympics and Paralympics. Read more about how the Foundation honors his legacy and what it means to be a “bikeROCKstar.”
News, Notes and Updates
2026 TURTLE WILSON SCHOLARSHIP
We are proud to announce the 2026 LT Col Theodore TURTLE Wilson Falcon Scholarship has been awarded to an young man who is the first generation in...
2025 TURTLE WILSON SCHOLARSHIP
We are proud to announce the 2025 LT Col Theodore TURTLE Wilson Falcon Scholarship has been awarded to an ethnic minority who was raised in a single...
Reaffirming our Commitment
The Theodore "TURTLE" Wilson Falcon Scholarship will continue to award individuals with limited resources, as well as those who may be the FIRST in...
2024 TURTLE Wilson Scholarship
We are proud to announce the 2024 Theodore TURTLE Wilson United States Air Force Academy Falcon Scholarship has been awarded to an OUTSTANDING...
2024 BikeROCKstar selected
The racing is done, the results are in, now all we need to do is CONGRATULATE our 2024 BikeROCKstar Andrew Chu for a job well done at the 2024 Elite...
2023 bike-ROCK-star kudos
On behalf of The TURTLE Effect Foundation and it's board members (Amy, Cecile, Todd, Ashley, Patrice, and JDub) I would like to thank our 2023...
Who was Turtle?
Theodore Wilson
“I introduce myself as Turtle and I usually say that just because I’m slow and lethargic and that creates a laugh out of most folks as I run into the room with my hair on fire. But it’s a good icebreaker, right? It kind of takes everyone out of their kung fu stance and allows you to lighten an atmosphere and try to focus on the things that I like focusing on, which is bringing some optimism and positivity to the room...”
Support the Foundation
Your support of The TURTLE Effect Foundation helps others persevere and overcome their challenges in order to achieve their potential in cycling and academics. Please consider the Foundation for any of your charitable giving, whether large or small. In the words of Turtle Wilson: “Let’s make it happen!”
The TURTLE Effect Foundation is a non-profit corporation formed under the State of Michigan with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status