Tom Smith
- National: 3rd
- State: 1st 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 10 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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401 mi Ridden$44,795 Raised2025
My Challenge
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21.0 mi ride - Peloton - Monday, September 29, 2025
Logged this ride 26 days ago -
14.9 mi ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025
Logged this ride 27 days ago -
25.0 mi ride - Rainy day Peloton - Saturday, September 27, 2025
Logged this ride 28 days ago -
17.8 mi ride - Thursday, September 25, 2025
Logged this ride 30 days ago -
20.7 mi ride - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Logged this ride 32 days ago -
26.1 mi ride - Jesse Bridges/Tom Stevens - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Logged this ride 34 days ago -
15.6 mi ride - Friday, September 19, 2025
Logged this ride 36 days ago -
14.8 mi ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025
Logged this ride 37 days ago -
17.8 mi ride - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Logged this ride 38 days ago -
25.3 mi ride - Monday, September 15, 2025
Logged this ride 40 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!”
$17,248.11Received this donation 44 days ago -
Jeanne Marmarose
“Go Tom. Proud of you!”
$2,070Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thanks so much Ms. Jeanne. So generous.”
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Stanley Chamberlain
“With each push f the pedal you move children's cancer research forward. Way to go Tom!”
$2,070Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Dr. Chamberlain can't thank you enough for your generosity.”
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Jack & Judy Strum
$1,035Received this donation 26 days ago
Tom
“Can't thank you enough for your annual support. The kids and I really appreciate it.”
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Richard Kleinman
“It's great what you do for such a good cause.”
$1,035Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Richard, appreciate it so much. Great day. Hope to see you soon. Tickets should be easier to come by now.”
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Vicki Smith
“Thank you everyone for making a difference!”
$1,035Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thank you my love.”
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$1,000Received this donation 37 days ago
Tom
“Many thanks whomever you are. Let me know so I can hug your neck.”
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Randy Gardner
$1,000Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Randy thank you so much. Great day of fundraising and a great night of music.”
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Surry Roberts
“Tom Smith has a combination of patience and persistence and this will pay off handsomely in providing assistance over a long period to childhood cancer! Congratulations and many thanks for this great endeavor. Respectfully, Surry Roberts.”
$1,000Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Surry, as always you are the man. Thanks so much.”
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Bill and Lisa Briggs
“You’re an angel for doing this, Tom. Ride like the wind!”
$517.50Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Big thanks guys. The kids and I really appreciate it.”
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Edward Ligon
$517.50Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thanks so much Foggy. Always appreciated.”
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Ford G Hibbits
$517.50Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thanks guys. Big help. Let's ride Richard, if you're up for it. Your distance and pace.”
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Gene Tardy, MD
$517.50Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thanks Dr. Tardy. We had a great day for the kids.”
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JIm Pope
“Keep pushing for this great cause & making them Laugh out loud. Remember… “Laughter is God’s hand on the shoulder of a troubled world!” Proud of you ….Pam & Jim”
$517.50Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“What a great day. You were the first in. Always appreciate your support.”
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Anonymous
“Hope your 400 miles will be as smooth as your automated fence line string trimming!”
$500Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Could this be BR? At any rate, whomever you are, thanks a ton.”
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Paul and Jeanette Mitchum
“Way to go Tom, mighty good work your'e doing!”
$500Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thanks so much folks. A big help. Hope you're enjoying retirement.”
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Brian Hughes
“Tom, your efforts are to be commended and are appreciated by all. Your efforts and conduct represent the very best of the football family. Thank you for you for setting such a high bar for us all.”
$414Received this donation 25 days ago
Tom
“Many thanks my friend. Appreciate the generosity. See you soon.”
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Dwight and Fran Ange
$414Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thanks old friends. The kids and I really appreciate it.”
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Nancy Briggs
“We are proud of all you do for this cause and delighted to support you again this year.”
$414Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“Thanks old friend. Always appreciate your support.”
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Clifford Leath
“Tom I admire your dedication year after year to this worth cause and am delighted to support you in this effort. RIDE AWAY!!A”
$362.25Received this donation 45 days ago
Tom
“The total package comes through again. Your present is ready for you.”