Tom Smith
- National: 3rd
- State: 1st in NC
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
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
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564 mi Ridden$6,609 Raised2015
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601 mi Ridden$8,873 Raised2016
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501 mi Ridden$10,626 Raised2017
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501 mi Ridden$12,762 Raised2018
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524 mi Ridden$16,026 Raised2019
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518 mi Ridden$22,555 Raised2020
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502 mi Ridden$28,554 Raised2021
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502 mi Ridden$31,651 Raised2022
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402 mi Ridden$32,120 Raised2023
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415 mi Ridden$32,134 Raised2024
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401 mi Ridden$44,895 Raised2025
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154 mi Ridden$21,795 Raised2026
My Challenge
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$20,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $20,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 11 hours ago -
$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 17 hours ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 20 hours ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 21 hours ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 21 hours 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 22 hours ago -
21.1 mi ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Logged this ride 2 days ago -
15.2 mi ride - Monday, September 7, 2026
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
15.2 mi ride - Sunday, September 6, 2026
Logged this ride 4 days ago -
19.2 mi ride - Hickory Mountain - Saturday, September 5, 2026
Logged this ride 5 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$2,587.50Received this donation 17 hours ago -
Jeanne Marmarose
“So proud of you Tom! Love, Jeanne”
$2,070Received this donation 14 hours ago -
Richard’s Kleinman
$1,035Received this donation 22 hours ago -
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. ♥️”
$1,035Received this donation 14 hours ago -
Charles Ripley
“Tom- what a dedicated guy!”
$517.50Received this donation 6 hours ago -
Eric Jenkins
“Thanks Tom. You are making a real difference.”
$517.50Received this donation 12 hours ago -
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.”
$517.50Received this donation 11 hours ago -
Gerry Ligon
$517.50Received this donation 19 hours ago -
Jack Strum
“Because we care !”
$517.50Received this donation 10 hours ago -
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!”
$517.50Received this donation 20 hours ago -
Marshall Simon
$517.50Received this donation 17 hours ago -
Surry Roberts
“Keep pedaling Tom! Cheers, Surry”
$517.50Received this donation 19 hours ago -
Richard Hibbits
“Thank you for what you are doing for these kids, Tom.”
$500Received this donation 21 hours ago -
Brian Hughes
“Cowboy you are a role model and inspiration to us all. Ride on!”
$350Received this donation 19 hours ago -
Bernie Menapace
“Nice work Tom! Be safe out there!”
$258.75Received this donation 12 hours ago -
Blue Eagle Consulting
“Great Cause. Good Man doing God's work.”
$258.75Received this donation 20 hours ago -
Bobby Purcell
“You have made a difference for a lot of kids Tom. Thank you”
$258.75Received this donation 18 hours ago -
Bobby Purcell
“You are making a difference for kids Tom. Thank you”
$258.75Received this donation 18 hours ago -
Cliff Sharpe
$258.75Received this donation 19 hours ago -
Dan and Mary Ann Fagan
“Thank you for supporting our grandson, James. He’s very special and loved!”
$258.75Received this donation 14 hours ago
