Tom Smith
- National: 591st
- State: 26th in NC
I'm Riding For
James Fagan
This is my little friend, James. He just turned 7. He has been battling a rare brain tumor since he was 6 months old. He was on an oral chemo pill for years which kept the tumor at bay. He has also endured 2 tumor resection surgeries, proton radiation, multiple seizures and a stroke. BUT, he recently had a scan and it was STABLE! So he's now had over a year of stable scans, no seizures. He just started first grade, loves school, and is improving a lot. He wears leg braces to help with his left sided weakness due to tumor and stroke damage, but he is officially off all his medications and has been seizure free for over a year as well. 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 nine years, I've ridden over 5,000 miles and, through your generous support, raised over $200,000.00. The overall fundraiser has raised over $80,000,000.00. Thanks in advance for your amazing support.
My goal this year is at least 25,000.00. 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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91 mi Ridden$787 Raised2025
My Challenge
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15.6 mi ride - Friday, September 5, 2025
Logged this ride 3 hours ago -
15.6 mi ride - Thursday, September 4, 2025
Logged this ride 1 day ago -
21.3 mi ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Logged this ride 2 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 3 days ago -
18.3 mi ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
19.8 mi ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
Logged this ride 4 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 5 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 5 days ago
My Sponsors
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Anonymous
$207Received this donation 3 days ago
Tom
“Many, many thanks.”
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Cathy & David Shoemaker
“YOU GO TOM!”
$124.20Received this donation 5 days ago
Tom
“Thanks guys. Great week with you and the gang.”
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Michael Teshkoyan
“Hey Tom I am amazed at your commitment and dedication to this cause by continuing to cycle for cancer research. I am so glad to support you and wish you a great ride. Coach Michael T”
$124.20Received this donation 5 days ago
Tom
“Thanks so much coach. You're and inspiration yourself.”
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Ray St Clair
“Congrats again Tom...keep up the great work Ray”
$124.20Received this donation 5 days ago
Tom
“Thanks old friend. Lots of songs coming your way soon.”
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Kathy Bender
“Thank you for doing this, Tom!”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago -
Cliff Mitchell
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Tom
“Thanks Cliff. We'll miss you. Have a great trip.”
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Lila Forro Dave Russo ForroRusso
“Go, Tom! Your devotion to this cause is so expiring. We love you!”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Tom
“Thanks much guys. The kids and I appreciate it.”