Bill Swearingen
I am riding 150 mi in memory of Jim Cunningham, my sister Kris, Big Brewster, & the far too many folks who have to deal with cancer.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden
259.0 mi
to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
- National: 779th
- State: 9th in NE
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Jim Cunningham, my sister Kris, Big Brewster, & the far too many folks who have to deal with cancer.
My Story
19 Aug 2025
Once again I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer.
The Great Cycle Challenge was the favorite charitable event of my former rugby teammate, longtime friend, & 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 6th year.
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.
As Jim often said, "Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them."
So here we go again raising funds through the Great Cycling Challenge in September 2025 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. Bill
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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204 mi Ridden$1,203 Raised2020
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219 mi Ridden$556 Raised2021
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161 mi Ridden$639 Raised2022
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150 mi Ridden$3,402 Raised2023
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156 mi Ridden$2,236 Raised2024
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259 mi Ridden$2,103 Raised2025
1,149 mi
Ridden
$10,139
Raised
My Challenge
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$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.
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12.0 mi ride - Centennial Mall, Bob Devaney, & Salt Creek Tr loop - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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10.0 mi ride - South bend & Lied Bridage - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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12.0 mi ride - South bend 7 Lied bridge - Saturday, September 27, 2025
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35.0 mi ride - Springfield, Louisville, & back to the Bend - Friday, September 26, 2025
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22.0 mi ride - Roca Rd & back, 22 mi - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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12.0 mi ride - Jamaica Trail to S 14th St - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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11.0 mi ride - North Lake & Lied Bridge - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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12.0 mi ride - Jamaica trail - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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16.0 mi ride - MOPAC East Trail - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Logged this ride 54 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$545.47Received this donation 59 days ago
Bill
“Thank you for your Matching Funds!”
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Anonymous
$258.75Received this donation 60 days ago
Bill
“To Anonymous, Thank you so much for your very generous donation! I did a ride today with Trini Ortiz in case you know him?”
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Bob and Cindy Terwilliger
“Keep those wheels turning Bill! Thanks to your continued commitment to such a worthy cause. Jim would say "Good on Ya"”
$124.20Received this donation 60 days ago
Bill
“Many thanks to Team Terwilli-GEAR for your support! I'm going for a ride with Trini in just a bit.”
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Cindy Cerny
“Ride like wind Bill! Thanks for riding to defeat cancer.”
$103.50Received this donation 60 days ago
Bill
“Thanks for your support, Grandma Cindy!”
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R.J. Neary
“GOOD ON YA BILL. GO FORTH”
$103.50Received this donation 82 days ago
Bill
“Thanks so much RJ!”
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Tim Burke
“Go Bill !!”
$103.50Received this donation 82 days ago
Bill
“Thanks a bunch, Tim!”
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Ardath Cunningham
“Thanks Bill for continuing to put this together every year! ❤️❤️❤️”
$72.45Received this donation 38 days ago
Bill
“Thank you for supporting me in the Challenge, Mrs. H!”
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Bob Doris
“Keep them spinning Guy”
$72.45Received this donation 42 days ago
Bill
“Muchas gracias et merci, Rober! (dos lingues alli)”
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Mary Collura
“Well Done Bill!”
$72.45Received this donation 67 days ago
Bill
“Thank you Mary for supporting me and Team Honeylamb!”
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Mary Jo Hill
“Bill thank you for keeping this important cause in all of our minds”
$72.45Received this donation 40 days ago
Bill
“Well thank you so much Mary Jo, you sweet Irish lass!”
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Casey McCabe
“You're a good man, Bill Swearingen.”
$51.75Received this donation 80 days ago
Bill
“Thank you, Casey!”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 59 days ago
Bill
“Thank you for your donation whoever you are!”
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John Wayne
“Ride fast!”
$51.75Received this donation 60 days ago
Bill
“Hey john, Thanks for your donation! I rode another 16mi this morning. Last Sun we did a fun 82 mi gravel moto ride near here.”
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Marcia White
“Ride on, Bill!”
$36.23Received this donation 52 days ago
Bill
“Thanks for you donation Marcia! Yesterday's ride put me within 5 miles of my 150 mi goal so I think i'll go for 200. We'd love to have you participate next year, out doors or in.”
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Madie Ewing
“Riding for a good cause!💪🏼”
$20.70Received this donation 80 days ago
Bill
“Well thank you so much, Madie!”
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Modeste Ewing
“Hope this helps you reach your goal, Bill! Thanks for being you and for supporting cancer patients & research through fundraising!”
$20.70Received this donation 80 days ago
Bill
“Thank you for helping me get closer to my goal!”
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Jenifer Dahir
“Great job Bill!”
$258.75Received this donation 60 days ago -
Bill Swearingen
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75Received this donation 83 days ago -
Bill Swearingen
$31.05Received this donation 31 days ago
Bill
“Thanks, Bill!”