Home Our Cause Riders + All Riders TDL 2-Man + Gary Barnes Peter Wilson TDL Beauty &the Beast + Kent Mulkey Deborah Georges TDL - Racing 4 Life + Chris Strutz Dave Stoker Lorenzo Rossaro Jason Weckworth TDL - Grace Valley + Adam Abildgaard Dwight Morejohn Greg Chapla Justin Morejohn Marc Friedheim Rick Neptune Ron Lewis Steve Jackura TDL - Heels on Wheels + Anja Wehrmann Dee Larsen Deirdre Greenholz Eleanor Mark Karen Lehman Robin Withrow-Wong Ruth LeBlanc Sherri Stone TDL - Primo + Brian Lee Don Peters Eric Chebi Jason Devine Matthew Byers Tim Meyer Vacant Vacant The Race Donation Stories + Bob's Story Chairez Story Chambers Story Clement Story Rayni's Story Weckworth Story Witham Story The Nicolas Green Effect Get Involved Photo Gallery + 2006 Race Photos TDL Events Sponsors Rider App + TDL RAAM FAQ RAAM Waiver Information and Application Contact   Steve Jackura Age 38 Correctional Counselor   Phil 3:14 ...but one thing I do: forgetting what is behind, and straining toward what is ahead, I press toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Contribute If you are interested in contributing to our cause on my behalf, please click here. Professional Background: I never wanted a job pushing paperwork in an office. In high school I worked on a farm milking cows, irrigating fields and cleaning out barns. In college I spent my summers fighting forest fires with the U.S. Forest Service. I graduated from Sacramento State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and started working at San Quentin State Prison as a Correctional Officer. I currently work at California State Prison, Solano as a Correctional Counselor. Even though I am now in an office "pushing paperwork", I am very content because my priorities have changed and my new job allows me to focus on those priorities. Family and Personal Background: I’ve lived in Davis, California since 1969 and currently reside there with my wife, Monica, and our two young boys, Samuel 2 and Daniel 4 months. I’m an active person who enjoys the outdoors immensely. I try to go backpacking throughout California 3 times a year. Many of my trips involve leading the youth from our church on 2 to 6 day backpacking trips. My wife and I are members of a local church, Grace Valley Christian Center, where we are actively involved in working with the youth in our community. Athletic Background: I have always enjoyed the outdoors and sports. There is nothing exceptional about my physical abilities, just a love for being the best I can be with the limited amount of time I have to practice and train. In high school I played football, rugby and skied, and during the summer went on 100 mile backpacking trips. After graduating from school I stopped playing sports other than the occasional softball game. One day I woke up and realized that I was 30 pounds overweight and out of shape. I never considered bicycle riding as a potentially enjoyable sport for exercise until I started watching the Tour De France on OLN in the summer of 2001. I enjoyed watching it so much that a few years later, in 2004, I bought my first road bike. Biking instantly became a passion for me. Being able to participate in an event like RAAM is something that I would not have even thought possible a couple of years ago. Why are you involved in Team Donate Life? For starters, I’m filled with great excitement for the sport of cycling. However, for me to justify committing so much time to an event has to be more than just about riding a bike or even competing in a race. What makes it worth it is the cause; promoting awareness of the benefits and need for organ transplantation as well as transplant research. A friend who attends my church was sick due to a failing organ. Another member of our church graciously donated her organ to him this year. That act of kindness opened my eyes to the importance of organ donation. When I consider that my participation in Team Donate Life will help a cause that saves lives, it makes the sacrifices worth it.