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
#LiveOutLoud TURTLE Ride at Greenland Open Space
Stephanie picked up her custom Don Walker Cycles track tandem!
Stephanie (and new seeing eye dog Ellie) picked up her custom Don Walker Cycles track tandem from Elevation Wheel Company, thanks again @torqndust...
Don Walker Cycles is working overtime to deliver on Stephanie and Paige’s track tandem
Construction of Stephanie Zundel’s unique tandem track bike is underway under the guidance and direction of Coach Brian Abers of BriHOP Coaching....
CHAMPIONING PARALYMPIC CYCLIST STEPHANIE ZUNDEL
The TURTLE Effect(™) Foundation has raised more than $20,000 towards the coaching, training and equipment of Paralympic cyclist Stephanie Zundel and...
Off the Chain Turtle Memorial Ride
Saturday, 8th May 2021 Reston, VA 8 AM – 2 PM Presented by Evolution Cycling Club (501c3) benefiting The TURTLE Effect™ Foundation (501c3 pending)...
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