Tom Smith

I am riding 350 mi for James Fagan. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 334.5 mi My goal is 350 mi

My Rankings

National: 4th
State: 1st in NC

I've raised $44,791 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

James Fagan

This is my little friend, James. He just turned 8 and started 2nd grade. He was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called anaplastic oligodendroglioma when he was 6 months old, and in his first five years of life, had 4 brain surgeries, multiple strokes and many seizures. He has been stable for the last three years in terms of tumor growth, however he has health issues that will last a lifetime. James will need eye surgery later this year to correct his eye muscles which have weakened due to his radiation effects and his stroke damage. But he’s a happy boy who is full of love and loves his family and being at school. This is what the GCC is all about, fighting childhood cancer. No one, especially a beautiful, happy child should have to deal with this terrible disease. Any help you can provide will make a difference for James and children like him. Thanks.

My Story

16 Aug 2026

No child should have to fight cancer. So it's time, once again, to raise funds to fight this disease during the Great Cycle Challenge.

During this fundraiser in the last 11 years, I've ridden over 5,400 miles and, through your generous support, raised over $246,000.00. The overall fundraiser has raised over $87,000,000.00. Thanks in advance for your amazing support.

My goal this year is at least 35,000.00. I think we can do it.

So, it's time to saddle up again. Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 12 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

564 mi Ridden

$6,609 Raised

2015
601 mi Ridden

$8,873 Raised

2016
501 mi Ridden

$10,626 Raised

2017
501 mi Ridden

$12,762 Raised

2018
524 mi Ridden

$16,026 Raised

2019
518 mi Ridden

$22,555 Raised

2020
502 mi Ridden

$28,554 Raised

2021
502 mi Ridden

$31,651 Raised

2022
402 mi Ridden

$32,120 Raised

2023
415 mi Ridden

$32,134 Raised

2024
401 mi Ridden

$44,895 Raised

2025
335 mi Ridden

$44,791 Raised

2026

5,767 mi

Ridden

$291,595

Raised

My Challenge

19.4 mi ride - Peloton - Friday, September 25, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Peloton - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
21.2 mi ride - Sunday, September 20, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago
23.7 mi ride - Friday, September 18, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
17.9 mi ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago
15.6 mi ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago
20.0 mi ride - Peloton - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Logged this ride 14 days ago
32.0 mi ride - Friday, September 11, 2026

Logged this ride 16 days ago
15.7 mi ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 17 days ago
$20,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $20,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 18 days ago

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!”
$17,410.61
Received this donation 17 days ago

Tom
Stanley Chamberlain

“Tom, yu and the great cycle challenge are the spokes in the wheel that keeps the fight rolling along towards a better future for kid with cancer!”
$2,587.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“What a guy. Huge thanks to you and Laura.”

What a guy. Huge thanks to you and Laura.
Jeanne Marmarose

“So proud of you Tom! Love, Jeanne”
$2,070
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Grandma Jeanne. Love you too.”

Thanks Grandma Jeanne. Love you too.
Richard’s Kleinman
$1,035
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Richard, you are the man. Big thanks. See you next month.”

Richard, you are the man. Big thanks. See you next month.
Vicki Smith

“Really so proud of you and all our friends and family that make this happen. Progress is being made for these little Warriors. ♥️”
$1,035
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Thank you my love.”

Thank you my love.
Randy Gardner
$1,000
Received this donation 12 days ago

Tom

“Thank you so much my good friend. Really appreciate you helping these kids.”

Thank you so much my good friend. Really appreciate you helping these kids.
Clifford Leath

“I am happy and pleased that you can continue to get in the bike saddle and ride the miles year after year for this worth cause and glad that I am able to contribute to your success in raising this money! Cliff”
$776.25
Received this donation 4 days ago

Tom

“Big thanks, Señor Cliff. Always appreciate your generosity. See you soon.”

Big thanks, Señor Cliff. Always appreciate your generosity. See you soon.
Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$682.81
Received this donation 3 days ago

Tom
Charles Ripley

“Tom- what a dedicated guy!”
$517.50
Received this donation 17 days ago

Tom

“What a guy yourself. Many thanks for always helping w this. Come and see us. Go Heels.”

What a guy yourself. Many thanks for always helping w this. Come and see us. Go Heels.
Eric Jenkins

“Thanks Tom. You are making a real difference.”
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Many thanks, Mondo. Best to Leslie.”

Many thanks, Mondo. Best to Leslie.
Gene Tardy

“Tom's dedication to this worthy cause is exemplary and long-standing. The legs may be weary on the biking trail but the heart is in the right place.”
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Thanks so much Dr. Tardy.”

Thanks so much Dr. Tardy.
Gerry Ligon
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Thanks Foggy. Always know I can count on you.”

Thanks Foggy. Always know I can count on you.
Jack Strum

“Because we care !”
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Thanks so much Jack and Judy. The kids and I appreciate you.”

Thanks so much Jack and Judy. The kids and I appreciate you.
Jim & Pam Pope

“Keep riding Cowboy! The children need you and your army. I am so very proud of you and Vic. I consider myself lucky to know you and to help in some small way in this journey. Donation made in honor of your mother and father with “Sunday Afternoon” playing in my head. Be Blessed & always remember … Who Loves You!”
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Here's to well sawn lumber and fine horses...Many thanks King. Best to Pam.”

Here's to well sawn lumber and fine horses...Many thanks King. Best to Pam.
JOSHUA DODSON
$517.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Tom

“Thanks so much for your generous contribution. Appreciate you.”

Thanks so much for your generous contribution. Appreciate you.
Marshall Simon
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Marshall, old friend, thank you so much.”

Marshall, old friend, thank you so much.
Surry Roberts

“Keep pedaling Tom! Cheers, Surry”
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Surry, thanks for your continued support. Appreciate you.”

Surry, thanks for your continued support. Appreciate you.
Richard Hibbits

“Thank you for what you are doing for these kids, Tom.”
$500
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Hope you're recovering well and will be back on the bike soon. Thanks for always helping.”

Hope you're recovering well and will be back on the bike soon. Thanks for always helping.
Bill & Lisa Briggs

“Such a worthy cause. Thank you for doing this Tom.”
$362.25
Received this donation 15 days ago

Tom

“Thanks so much Lisa and Bill. We really appreciate your support.”

Thanks so much Lisa and Bill. We really appreciate your support.
Brian Hughes

“Cowboy you are a role model and inspiration to us all. Ride on!”
$350
Received this donation 18 days ago

Tom

“Thanks old friend. Send me the info on your fundraiser. Good luck.”

Thanks old friend. Send me the info on your fundraiser. Good luck.