James Simmons

I am riding 500 mi in support of my friend Taylor. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight cancer and save lives.

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I've Ridden 442.8 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 85th
State: 3rd in GA

I've raised $6,030 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Taylor

Riding for Taylor 🚴‍♂️ This year, every mile I pedal in the Great Cycle Challenge is dedicated to my incredible friend, Taylor. Taylor’s fight against cancer has been a true testament to resilience, strength, and unwavering grit: 2020: Taylor was first diagnosed with HPV16+ squamous cell carcinoma in the right inguinal lymph node. 2021: Victory! Scans showed Taylor was completely cancer-free. January 2026: The battle returned with a diagnosis of presacral HPV16+ squamous cell carcinoma on the left side. February – June 2026: Taylor faced grueling chemo head-on, completing treatment on June 9th. The Victory: Scans just three weeks later brought incredible news—everything was clear, and the primary tumor shrank from the size of a walnut down to the size of a peanut! "Taylor is an absolute warrior, and watching them fight through every obstacle inspires me every single day." While Taylor is busy shrinking tumors, I’m putting my feet to the pedals to support the fight against cancer. I'm riding to honor Taylor’s relentless spirit and to help fund the research that saves lives. Thank you for supporting my ride, cheering on Taylor, and helping us pedal toward a cancer-free future!

My Story

26 Jul 2026

This September I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids (and adults) and support the Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change lives.

Going into September 2026, these are my overall stats:

Ridden- 14,936 mi

Raised- $40,006.66

My goal this year is to raise at least $1000 while logging 500 miles in the month of September.

Thank you.

James

My Legacy

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

1,094 mi Ridden

$1,596 Raised

2015
1,111 mi Ridden

$1,059 Raised

2016
1,248 mi Ridden

$2,168 Raised

2017
1,475 mi Ridden

$4,938 Raised

2018
1,542 mi Ridden

$2,679 Raised

2019
1,794 mi Ridden

$4,579 Raised

2020
1,103 mi Ridden

$5,908 Raised

2021
2,221 mi Ridden

$4,383 Raised

2022
1,650 mi Ridden

$2,037 Raised

2023
769 mi Ridden

$4,233 Raised

2024
928 mi Ridden

$6,426 Raised

2025
443 mi Ridden

$6,030 Raised

2026

15,379 mi

Ridden

$46,037

Raised

My Challenge

$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 4 days 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 5 days 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 5 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 5 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 16 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 49 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 49 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!”
$1,908.23
Received this donation 4 days ago

James
Todd Spurlin

“James you are truly an awesome person to do everything you do for those less fortunate. Keep your head up.”
$1,035
Received this donation 4 days ago

James

“Thank you Todd. Incredibly generous. I appreciate your support.”

Thank you Todd. Incredibly generous. I appreciate your support.
Kevin Kirchofer
$517.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“You are the freakin man!! Thanks brother for always supporting me!”

You are the freakin man!! Thanks brother for always supporting me!
Traveling Gypsies Den Tribe
$509
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“My tribe!! 🙏”

My tribe!! 🙏
Anna Garner
$258.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“You rock!! Thank you Anna!!!”

You rock!! Thank you Anna!!!
Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den

“Thank you for riding for such a great cause!”
$224.60
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“Thank you both for your amazing support! Love you guys and our tribe!!”

Thank you both for your amazing support! Love you guys and our tribe!!
Todd Heyer
$155.25
Received this donation 49 days ago

James

“Thank you Todd for your generous donation.”

Thank you Todd for your generous donation.
Traveling Gypsies Pool Tournament

“Pool tournament”
$115
Received this donation 20 hours ago

James
Gary and Debbie

“Great job all these years my friend!”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“Thank you both for always supporting me. Love yas!”

Thank you both for always supporting me. Love yas!
Jere Spurlin
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“Thanks dad!!”

Thanks dad!!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 49 days ago

James

“Thank you!”

Thank you!
Anonymous

“Thank you for doing this for my sister Kristin (Taylor). Also for all the others who have lived and battle with cancer.”
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

James

“Thank you so much. It’s an honor to ride in her honor.”

Thank you so much. It’s an honor to ride in her honor.
Chris Spurlin

“Wear a helmet!”
$100
Received this donation 5 days ago

James
Gary Stewart

“Then you Gary!”
$100
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“Then you Gary! Amazing!!”

Then you Gary! Amazing!!
Anthony Tavano
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

James
Gary and Debbie Tordi

“We love you and admire your kindness❤️”
$51.75
Received this donation 49 days ago

James

“Thank you Gary and Debbie. Love you guys!”

Thank you Gary and Debbie. Love you guys!
Jeana Tavano

“So proud of you! Keep it up! ❤️”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

James

“Thank you Jeana for supporting me each year. I appreciate you. Love you! ❤️”

Thank you Jeana for supporting me each year. I appreciate you. Love you! ❤️
Jeffrey Lidke

“Love you brother James and sister Taylor!”
$51.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

James

“Thank you brother for the support!! Much love!!”

Thank you brother for the support!! Much love!!
Jen and Ted Farmer

“Way to go James! So proud of you”
$51.75
Received this donation 20 days ago

James

“Thank you Ted and Jen!! Love you guys!!”

Thank you Ted and Jen!! Love you guys!!
Kelli Singh
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

James