Connie Merchant

I am riding 150 mi in memory of Sully Shields. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 46.0 mi My goal is 150 mi

My Rankings

National: 86th
State: 2nd in NJ

I've raised $2,230 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sully Shields

My Story

19 Aug 2025

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 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

102 mi Ridden

$3,332 Raised

2023
46 mi Ridden

$2,230 Raised

2025

148 mi

Ridden

$5,562

Raised

My Challenge

16.0 mi ride - South Bethany loop - Friday, September 5, 2025

Logged this ride 12 hours ago
Reflections from Week One

5 Sep 2025

It’s been easier to ride in flat Delaware. It has designated bike lanes and respectful drivers.

While we love the rural place where we live in New Jersey, it is dangerous to ride on these country roads. And it’s boring to ride around a cul-de-sac for miles! Whenever I feel challenged – either by the route or the traffic or the road or my aching body-I think of the kids and their families-the uncertainty, the painful procedures and a fractured childhood. I just keep pedaling.❤️

I picture their faces. I imagine their parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles and siblings and the roller coaster of emotions from such a diagnosis. We have to discover more promising treatments for them! Thanks for your support!

Posted 1 day ago
6.5 mi ride - Thursday, September 4, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
5.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

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18.5 mi ride - Day 1 - Monday, September 1, 2025

From Bethany Beach DE

Logged this ride 4 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 12 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 13 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 15 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 29 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous
$500
Received this donation 5 days ago

Connie

“I don’t know who to think for putting me over the top of my goal. But I really appreciate it! I’m so inspired by the stories of these kids and their families. And I admire the scientists who keep trying to find better solutions. Thanks for making a difference in the lives of these littles.”

I don’t know who to think for putting me over the top of my goal. But I really appreciate it! I’m so inspired by the stories of these kids and their families. And I admire the scientists who keep trying to find better solutions. Thanks for making a difference in the lives of these littles.
Maryland Merchant’s

“Your heart is HUGE and we love it. Keep up the hard work and the fight!!! -🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼MD Merchant’s”
$339.48
Received this donation 12 days ago

Connie

“You guys rock! Thanks for supporting this important cause! Love Geeber Con”

You guys rock! Thanks for supporting this important cause! Love Geeber Con
Helene and Jim Verner

“Go Connie, an excellent reason to ride!”
$124.20
Received this donation 1 day ago

Connie
Michael Simpson

“Ride on, sistah!!!”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 days ago

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Kathleen Kimple

“Thanks for all that you do. Happy riding!”
$103.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

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Lauren Wright

“I make this donation in honor of my dear niece Heather who died from cancer. Gone but forever in my heart. Bike on warriors to support the families and their oved ones as they fight for LIFE !”
$103.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

Connie
Marilee Casale

“Thank you, Connie, for being an incredible source of support and inspiration to all of us for this important cause. My great niece was diagnosed last year with cancer. After treatment, she is cancer free but we don’t know what the future holds for her. Cancer research is critical for treatments and a cure. Our sincere thanks!”
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Connie
Stephen Merchant
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

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Steven Page

“Go get 'em, AC!”
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Connie
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53
Received this donation 16 days ago

Connie

“Thanks for supporting my rides! Let’s find some better solutions for these kids and their families ❤️”

Thanks for supporting my rides! Let’s find some better solutions for these kids and their families ❤️
John Simpson

“Ride, Connie, Ride! 🤩”
$77.63
Received this donation 14 days ago

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Maggie Mikolay

“Go Connie! So awesome. Love from Annapolis”
$72.45
Received this donation 4 days ago

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Michele D'Amico

“You Rock!!! thanks for doing this.”
$72.45
Received this donation 14 days ago

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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
Received this donation 11 days ago

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Laura Mays

“Proud of you, Con!”
$36.23
Received this donation 14 days ago

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Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 15 days ago

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The Meisner Family!

“You got this, Connie!!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 16 days ago

Connie

“Thanks, Meisner family! Looking forward to keeping up my miles for this good cause”

Thanks, Meisner family! Looking forward to keeping up my miles for this good cause
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$25
Received this donation 11 days ago

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Stacy Grady
$10.35
Received this donation 6 days ago

Connie

“Thanks Stacy!”

Thanks Stacy!
Connie Merchant

“I am riding in memory of Sully Shields. And to honor all families whose lives have been upended by a child’s cancer diagnosis .”
$103.50
Received this donation 29 days ago

Connie