Connie Merchant

3years All Star
Connie Merchant
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 119.0 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 78th
  • State: 4th in NJ
I've raised $6,446 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sully Shields, Zora

Sully Shields, Zora

My Story

10 Aug 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.

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. In April of 2023, 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 2023.

We have come to know several families on this cancer-fighting roller coaster. 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 Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 102 mi Ridden
    $3,332 Raised
    2023
  • 164 mi Ridden
    $4,357 Raised
    2025
  • 119 mi Ridden
    $6,446 Raised
    2026
3years
385 mi
Ridden
$14,135
Raised

My Challenge

  • 21.0 mi ride - DE sl to be to library - Thursday, September 17, 2026
    Logged this ride 14 hours ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Garage 2 - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - Powderhorn 3 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 11.0 mi ride - YMCA 2 - Friday, September 11, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Indoor Powderhorn - Thursday, September 10, 2026
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 11.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 11.0 mi ride - Y 1 - Friday, September 4, 2026
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 11.0 mi ride - Powderhorn 1 - Thursday, September 3, 2026
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Indoor1 NJ - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
    Logged this ride 16 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!”
    $1,488.55
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks to our matching partners. We are able to move the total into a great range because of your commitment.❤️”
  • Anonymous
    $750
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks so much for putting me over the top for my goal. We will find better solutions for these kids and their families❤️”
  • Stephen Bragg
    “Happy to support two great causes in one!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Wow, Steve! Thanks so much for your generous donation. This will fuel me to keep cycling for the kids and their families. I’ll check in with you again in September to share my progress and my blog posts. Thanks again!”
  • MD Mayhem Merchant’s
    “Proud of your determination and commitment!! Keep it up.”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks my wonderful Annapolis crew. We know directly how these kids and their families are impacted by such a diagnosis'. I’m wearing my “smile like sully” bracelet every day ❤️”
  • Audrey Williams
    “Connie, You're an inspiration! Happy Riding! 💕 Audrey”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Audrey! You know what a challenge it is to receive a diagnosis and then have to choose treatments. Your contribution will help find new solutions for the families.❤️🙏”
  • Sarah and Frank Kaiser
    “We are so proud of you cycling for this worthy cause. Thank you for being so dedicated. We will pray for all affected by cancer and honor your efforts. Much love. Sarah and Frank.”
    $207
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks so much! These kids and their families need better options. Your donation will support the research they need.❤️”
  • The Mehans
    “Wishing you good luck, Connie!”
    $207
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Helen-thank you so much for your donation. Researchers are working hard to find better solutions for these families.”
  • Michael Simpson & Janice Volk
    “Go, Connie, Go! And thanks for upping the mileage goal too! That's an awesome effort!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Mike and Janice- your donation will go towards more research to find better solutions for these families.❤️”
  • Carolina Nature Nook
    “Proud of you Connie! Ken and I did a bike trip for our honeymoon 41 years ago! Not easy! I know Ken would want to donate if he was still with us. I do as well, it's truly a wonderful cause!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Michele. I will keep that thought as I ride. These kids and their families need better treatment options. Your donation will help fun this much needed research ❤️”
  • Carrie Mastropaolo
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Carrie-your donation will help researchers discover much needed alternatives to current treatment treatments. These kids and their families need better choices.. thanks for supporting my ride”
  • christina south
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks South Family- your contribution will help researchers find better solutions for these kids and their families! ❤️🙏”
  • Erin Johnston
    “Go Geeber!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thank you my dear daughter in law.!❤️”
  • Helene and Jim
    “Go Connie!!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks for your support of my ride. You guys have inspired me many times. Your determination and commitment to each other and to cycling is an inspiration. Let’s hope these donations lead to better choice choices for these little kids and their families.❤️”
  • John&Toni Simpson-Whitfield
    “Do it, Geebs!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks, John and Tony for your contribution to my ride. We hope that researchers will discover some better, more effective treatments for these kids, so they can live life to the fullest.”
  • Kathleen kimple
    “Way to step up for kids. You are amazing ! J&K”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks, Jack and Kathy Appreciate your support of my ride and your donation. We hope scientist will discover some better solutions for these kids and their families.”
  • Lauren Wright
    “Thank you Connie for riding for children. I greatly appreciate your effort. I make this donation in honor of my niece Heather who died from brain cancer. Heather had reoccurring cancer three times. I also do this to help my sweet nephew Declan who lives day after day fighting his autoimmune diagnosis. So much research and trials need to be continued in order to find improved treatments and hopefully, cures in the future. Please remember the families of these children for they too suffer so. RIDE ON DEAR FRIEND”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Lauren- your contribution will help researchers to discover better solutions for these kids and their families!❤️🙏”
  • Maggie Mikolay
    “Go Connie Go!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks Mikolay Family! I’m proud to ride in memory of Sully and in honor of little Zora and Charlotte. We must find better treatment options for these families!!❤️🙏”
  • Marilee Casale
    “Connie - we are so proud of your hard work and big heart. Pedal strong, have fun, and remember we are cheering for you every single mile! Good Luck!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thanks to you, Marilee and Joe for your support. You know all too well but it’s like to have little kids in medical crisis. These donations will help researchers discover better solutions for the kids and their families.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “Thank you for your contribution. These kids and their families need better options. These donations will help Researchers continue their discovery of new treatments”
  • Southern Maryland Dredging, Inc.
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Connie Merchant
    Connie
    “So appreciate your contribution for this important work. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it!❤️🙏”
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