Bill Swearingen

I am riding 200 mi in memory of Jim Cunningham, my sister Kris, Jack F, Ann McG, Big Brewster, & all the folks who deal with cancer.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 92.0 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 316th
State: 5th in NE
My Team: 1st

I've raised $2,924 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jim Cunningham, my sister Kris, Jack F, Ann McG, Big Brewster, & all the folks who deal with cancer.

My Story

4 Sep 2026

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

The Great Cycle Challenge was the favorite charitable event of my longtime friend, former rugby teammate, & 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 7th year.

When Jim was undergoing his treatments it saddened him to see so many children there as well.

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

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.

So here we go again raising funds through the Great Cycling Challenge in September 2026 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 the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change children's lives.

Thank you & keep rollin',

Bill

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 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
156 mi Ridden

$2,236 Raised

2024
259 mi Ridden

$2,103 Raised

2025
92 mi Ridden

$2,924 Raised

2026

1,241 mi

Ridden

$13,064

Raised

My Challenge

16.0 mi ride - Jamaica Tr to Saltillo Rd - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 2 hours ago
12.0 mi ride - Jamaica North Trail - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Logged this ride 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago
12.0 mi ride - Jamaica North Tr - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
11.0 mi ride - Platte River State Park - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
14.0 mi ride - Platte River/Lied Bridge - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 6 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 7 days ago
12.0 mi ride - Jamaica North Tr - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Back in the Saddle! - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 9 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!”
$1,078.59
Received this donation 11 hours ago

Bill
Jenifer Dahir

“Thanks for doing this Bill. Great cause!!”
$258.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Wow, Jenifer. Thank you for your generosity!”

Wow, Jenifer. Thank you for your generosity!
Tim Divis

“Keep Jim Cunningham's spirit moving forward!”
$155.25
Received this donation 7 days ago

Bill

“Thanks a lot, Tim! Ardy is going to do a bit of riding with us too. FYI: 50th Alumni Match is one month from today, Oct 3. hope to see you!”

Thanks a lot, Tim! Ardy is going to do a bit of riding with us too. FYI: 50th Alumni Match is one month from today, Oct 3. hope to see you!
Bekif Ferguson

“You are a Warroir for those with cancer.”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thanks a lot Beki!”

Thanks a lot Beki!
Blake Anderson
$103.50
Received this donation 20 hours ago

Bill

“Hey Blake, Thanks for your support! (and the White Elm beer)”

Hey Blake, Thanks for your support! (and the White Elm beer)
Cindy Cerny

“You go Bill! Happy to donate against cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Bill

“Thanks a lot, Cindy!”

Thanks a lot, Cindy!
dan mcguire

“Ride on Bill”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thanks, Danny!”

Thanks, Danny!
Doug and Sharon Lauterbach

“Thanks, Bill!”
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Bill

“Thanks y'all! I'm just about to head out on my first GCC ride for the month.”

Thanks y'all! I'm just about to head out on my first GCC ride for the month.
Jeff McCabe

“Bill is a great giver of time, skills, support, friendship, hospitality and political awareness. A pleasure to support another worthy endeavor he has found to make the world better!”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thanks for the donation and kind words, Jeff.”

Thanks for the donation and kind words, Jeff.
Roger Rocke

“Keep rolling Amigo.”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thanks a lot Roger! FYI: 50th Rugby Alum Match is Oct 3, mark your calendar and spread the word.”

Thanks a lot Roger! FYI: 50th Rugby Alum Match is Oct 3, mark your calendar and spread the word.
The Twigs- Terwilliger

“Ride like you were young again :)”
$77.63
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thanks "Twigs"! That new Jiffy Knee is just waiting to get back on a bike!”

Thanks "Twigs"! That new Jiffy Knee is just waiting to get back on a bike!
Ride Magazine of Northern Colorado / Rocky Mountain Publishing

“Thanks Breth for getting out there and doing this.”
$62.10
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Breth, Thanks for suppoting the effort!”

Breth, Thanks for suppoting the effort!
Gary Zellweger
$51.75
Received this donation 15 hours ago

Bill

“Hey Gar, Thanks for the donation. I'm rididng with Sara this morning at 10 CDT. I'm looking forward to seeing you.”

Hey Gar, Thanks for the donation. I'm rididng with Sara this morning at 10 CDT. I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Jill Simonson and Steve Cohn

“Bill, thanks for supporting this important mission. Enjoy your view on the way and stay hydrated!”
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

Bill

“Thank you so much, Jill! I had a fun encounter on the trail this morning, I met a young female LPD Officer. She kinda made my morning.”

Thank you so much, Jill! I had a fun encounter on the trail this morning, I met a young female LPD Officer. She kinda made my morning.
Laura Bishop

“Go Bill! What a fantastic tribute to Jim!”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thanks Laura, I know Jim would be glad we carry on the tradition he started.”

Thanks Laura, I know Jim would be glad we carry on the tradition he started.
Marcia White
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thank you, Marcia. I bet it's good to be home!”

Thank you, Marcia. I bet it's good to be home!
Mary Jo Hill

“Great cause”
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Bill

“Thanks Mary Jo! We should do a ride at the lake sometime.”

Thanks Mary Jo! We should do a ride at the lake sometime.
Anonymous

“Good on Ya, Team Swearingen!”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 hours ago

Bill

“Thank you, whoever you may be!”

Thank you, whoever you may be!
Tom O’Connor

“Good on ya Bill. Keep riding!”
$51.75
Received this donation 18 hours ago

Bill

“Thanks a lot Tom! (we should do a weekday ride sometime soon)”

Thanks a lot Tom! (we should do a weekday ride sometime soon)
Mary/Mike Mild
$50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bill

“Thank you Mike & Mary!”

Thank you Mike & Mary!