Bill Swearingen

5years
Bill Swearingen
I'm riding 150 mi this Sep in memory of my long time friend Jim Cunningham. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight children's cancer. Thank you.
I've Ridden 155.5 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 696th
  • State: 7th in NE
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $2,236 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My long time friend Jim Cunningham.

My Story

25 Aug 2024

Once again I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer.

The Great Cycle Challenge was the favorite charitable event of my former rugby teammate, long time friend, & riding partner Jim Cunningham who we lost in 2022.

It was Jim's idea to first do the GCC in 2020 and he is the reason I've continued, now in my 5th year.

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.

As Jim often said, "Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them."

So here we go again raising funds through the Great Cycling Challenge in September 2024 to help these kids and support the 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 and the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change children's lives.

Thank you. Bill

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 204 mi Ridden
    $1,203 Raised
    2020
  • 219 mi Ridden
    $556 Raised
    2021
  • 161 mi Ridden
    $639 Raised
    2022
  • 150 mi Ridden
    $3,402 Raised
    2023
5years
890 mi
Ridden
$8,036
Raised

My Challenge

  • 16.0 mi ride - North Lake laps, Lied Bridge, & Schramm Rec Area - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Saltillo Rd via Jamaica North - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Jamaica North to Saltillo Rd & back - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 5.0 mi ride - North Lake, Lied Bridge - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 17.0 mi ride - North Lake, Lied Bridge, Schramm Rec Area - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 22.0 mi ride - Jamaica Trl to Roca Rd - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - North Lake Laps at South Bend - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - Jamaica North Trail - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 33 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 36 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 36 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 36 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Jamaica Trl to Saltillo Rd - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 36 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 37 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - Jamaica North Trail - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 37 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Jamaica/Levee Trls, UNL Campus - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 43 days ago
  • 4.5 mi ride - North Lake Laps - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 44 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $866.78
    Received this donation 35 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Hayduke says, “ I’ll wait for you at the bottom of the BT Hiway”.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks Hayduke, but I'll get there first on my trusty two wheeler!”
  • Mary Horn
    “Love you guys!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thank you so much Mary. Jim got me started doing these GCC's in September. I think of him when I ride.”
  • Vince Powers
    $124.20
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks, Vince!”
  • James Powers
    “Good on ya Bill”
    $120
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks Jimmy!”
  • The Terwilligers
    “You go Bill. Jimmy is smiling down on you and singing a few Irish ballads to keep you riding.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks you guys!”
  • Ardath Cunningham
    “Thanks Bill!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thank you so much, Mrs. Honeylamb!”
  • Cindy Cerny
    “Thanks for riding for Jimmy and continuing the fight!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thank you Cindy!”
  • Dan McGuire
    “Go Vill Go”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks, Danny! Good seeing you last Friday. Don't forget Oct 5 Alumni Game!”
  • Mary Collura
    $72.45
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thank you so much, Mary!”
  • McCabe Fabrication
    “Worthy cause with great impact. Ride on!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks Jeffrey!”
  • Robert McGuire
    $72.45
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks, Bub! I've been riding again but I'd be no match for The Irish Flyer. FYI: They didn't plant anything this year in our "Field of Athenry"”
  • Gary Zellweger
    $51.75
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Hey Gar, thanks for the donation! I'm glad you're back, I hope you can help me some of my final miles.”
  • Joe Kellner
    $51.75
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Hey Joe, thanks a lot! (Jeff McCabe took me up to your Clarican Clubhouse last week, fun!)”
  • Ryly Zetterman-Pickerel
    “Thanks for fundrasing!!!”
    $43.47
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks Ryly & J!”
  • Marcia White
    $36.23
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thank you so much, Marcia! We gotta get you on Team Honeylamb next year!”
  • THOMAS O'CONNOR
    $36.23
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Thanks, Tom!”
  • Bill Swearingen
    “Keepin' the momentum going!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 35 days ago
  • Bill Swearingen
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 58 days ago
    Bill Swearingen
    Bill
    “Here we go again!”
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