Connie Merchant

Connie Merchant
Riding for Sully Shields
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please help donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 102.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 2265th
  • State: 15th in NJ
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $3,332 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sully Shields

My Story

6 Sep 2023

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.

One such kid is Sully Shields, a brave 13-year old from Maryland. He was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma at age four, was treated, relapsed and then cancer free for years. This past April, he was diagnosed with another form of cancer. Sully fought bravely with a positive attitude and a winning smile. Unfortunately, he lost his battle with cancer in early September.

We have to find better treatment options for these kids!

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids, thinking especially of Sully and his family every mile, to support 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 little lives.

Thank you.

Connie

aka Geeber Con, Con Dizzle, Contraire, Sis

My Challenge

  • 5.5 mi ride - Local - Wednesday, September 27, 2023
    Logged this ride 65 days ago
  • 6.1 mi ride - Local - Friday, September 22, 2023
    Logged this ride 70 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - Duke Island - Saturday, September 16, 2023
    Logged this ride 76 days ago
  • 3.0 mi ride - Powderhorn - Thursday, September 14, 2023
    Logged this ride 78 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - Local 1 - Tuesday, September 12, 2023
    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - Indoor2 - Monday, September 11, 2023
    Logged this ride 82 days ago
  • 7.4 mi ride - Indoor1 - Saturday, September 9, 2023
    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • 3.0 mi ride - Powderhorn1 - Friday, September 8, 2023
    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Pawleys3 - Monday, September 4, 2023
    Logged this ride 89 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 89 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    “Great cause! Keep peddling! #smilelikesully”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Well, I’m not sure who this generous donation came from but I want to say thank you. And I am excited about doing this ride for a great cause.”
  • 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!”
    $287.74
    Received this donation 79 days ago
  • Erin and Jeff
    “Go Geeber go!”
    $275
    Received this donation 79 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thank you❤️”
  • Kathleen kimple
    “Great cause and good luck !”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 115 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thank you for your generous support. Hoping my new bicycle will help me achieve my goals.!”
  • Michael Simpson
    “Way to go sis! I wish I was riding alongside of you!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 107 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “You will be in spirit. I always take my sibs with me wherever I go! Thanks for your support😍🥰”
  • Dan, Emily and the girls
    “We are so proud of you, Connie! We love you! Ride on 💜💜”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 109 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Emily. So glad we can support this important research! Thanks Dan, too!”
  • Helene and Jim Verner
    “Connie we are cheering you on as you accumulate those miles and dollars for a wonderful cause. Go Connie!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 108 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks guys! I will think of you every mile!”
  • Marilee Casale
    “Connie - you're the best! Thank you for biking for this important cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks for supporting this goal. Hopefully my new bike will enable me to achieve the mileage goal!”
  • Steven Page
    “Nice work AC!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 79 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Steven. This issue hit hard this month when the boy (13) I was riding for passed away. We have to find better solutions!”
  • Betty and Gary Schwoebel
    $100
    Received this donation 106 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks for supporting my ride. Let’s hope they find some better solutions for childhood cancer treatment.”
  • Barbara Pettebone Petttebone
    “You go girl!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 120 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks for supporting me. My new bike will help me achieve my goals.”
  • Patty Whitehouse
    “I'm so impressed with the amount you've raised and the miles you've ridden already. Congrats! Keep on riding! XO Patty ❤️”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Patty. I appreciate your support.”
  • Stephen Merchant
    $72.45
    Received this donation 108 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Steve. Hopefully my new bike will make it an easy 100.😵‍💫”
  • Vivienne Bially
    “Way to go Connie! Let's kick cancer in the behind!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 100 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks for supporting my ride. I’ll get a jumpstart on it in South Carolina this week!”
  • Sarah Kaiser
    “Go Team Geeber!”
    $70
    Received this donation 108 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Sarah. Appreciate your support🥰”
  • Janet Kowal
    “You got this….Happy birthday!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 120 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Janet. Appreciate the support.”
  • Katherine Wasilewski
    “Not surprising that you're doing this as you're an incredibly generous woman. So many will benefit from your participation. Best wishes on achieving your goal!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Kathy. Your support is encouraging me to stay the course.”
  • Lauren Wright
    “My sweet niece Heather lost her life to cancer. As a toddler she was given experimental treatment that allowed her to live to almost age forty. My wish for the future is one that allows children suffering from cancer to live to an advanced age. RIDE ON CONNIE and help make this dream a reality for all children and their brave parents who fight the fight each and every day !”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 120 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks for sharing your families journey with this issue. Your donation is much appreciated for this important research. Thanks Lauren”
  • Mary Ann Heenehan
    $51.75
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks so much for your support. Those of us with healthy kids forget that some families are struggling big things.. I appreciate your donation”
  • MaryEllen Waldron
    “You go girl!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Wow. Thanks for your support “Wally”. I’m riding for a boy at the grandkids’ school. Glad I get the month to get it done.”
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