Merilyn Smith

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!

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I've Ridden 58.7 mi My goal is 400 mi

My Rankings

National: 207th
State: 4th in SC

I've raised $1,399 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

In memory of Steve Schnobrich & 2 fighters Bonnie & Tom.

Not quite a kid but would like to help save them from this disease.

My Story

10 Jul 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.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

509 mi Ridden

$690 Raised

2018
387 mi Ridden

$542 Raised

2020
311 mi Ridden

$1,169 Raised

2021
425 mi Ridden

$3,529 Raised

2023
411 mi Ridden

$1,337 Raised

2024
Ridden

$1,399 Raised

2025

2,102 mi

Ridden

$8,667

Raised

My Challenge

8.0 mi ride - First of half - Thursday, September 4, 2025

Logged this ride 19 hours ago
19.0 mi ride - Long - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

From My drive way to My driveway

Logged this ride 1 day ago
14.0 mi ride - Cool - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

From My driveway to My driveway

Logged this ride 2 days ago
6.3 mi ride - Ditto - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago
11.5 mi ride - Just starting the journey - Monday, September 1, 2025

From My driveway to My driveway

Logged this ride 4 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 5 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 22 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 22 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 71 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 71 days ago

My Sponsors

George Utter

“You GO!!!!!....Merilyn.”
$258.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Merilyn

“Double wow George! Thank you so much for your generous donation to this great cause. This is really helping to find a cure for this terrible disease.”

Double wow George! Thank you so much for your generous donation to this great cause. This is really helping to find a cure for this terrible disease.
CELESTE NALWASKY

“You are courageous, generous, and my friend. All those children will benefit. I thank you for them.”
$124.20
Received this donation 5 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you so much for supporting me and the kids.”

Thank you so much for supporting me and the kids.
Kathlyn Gray

“I’m honored to support you as you take this challenge on year after year—really inspiring, Merilyn.”
$124.20
Received this donation 22 days ago

Merilyn

“Wow Thank you Kathlyn. I know the Kids appreciate even more. As long as my legs and feet will turn the pedals I will do this . No one should have to deal with this disease especially the Kids.”

Wow Thank you Kathlyn. I know the Kids appreciate even more. As long as my legs and feet will turn the pedals I will do this . No one should have to deal with this disease especially the Kids.
ken kraft

“God bless you. Ride safely.”
$124.20
Received this donation 7 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you so much for your continued support the kids and I really appreciate it.”

Thank you so much for your continued support the kids and I really appreciate it.
Jane Forsythe

“It is a blessing to be riding on your shoulders Marilyn. Love supporting your mission!”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you so much for this donation. You know you are really helping to find a cure so these kids will not suffer.”

Thank you so much for this donation. You know you are really helping to find a cure so these kids will not suffer.
Barbara & Bob Anderson

“Marilyn, Thanks for supporting the kids for so many years. You are an amazing lady. Pedal safely. Barbara & Bob”
$72.45
Received this donation 6 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you so much for this support. The kids and I appreciate it very much.”

Thank you so much for this support. The kids and I appreciate it very much.
Linda Chappell

“You are truly an inspiration! Go Merilyn!”
$72.45
Received this donation 7 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you. Your support is very appreciated and I know the kids are thankful also.”

Thank you. Your support is very appreciated and I know the kids are thankful also.
Read Clarke

“You go girl. With you all the way”
$72.45
Received this donation 71 days ago

Merilyn

“Hi. Missing you at LCR. We are just finishing up. Thank you so much for supporting me on this ride to help the kids kick cancer. I appreciate it very much and I know the kids do.”

Hi. Missing you at LCR. We are just finishing up. Thank you so much for supporting me on this ride to help the kids kick cancer. I appreciate it very much and I know the kids do.
Sandra Click

“Looking good Merilyn! You got this!”
$72.45
Received this donation 3 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you so much Sandy. This means a lot to me and the kids we are trying to save from this horrible disease.”

Thank you so much Sandy. This means a lot to me and the kids we are trying to save from this horrible disease.
Alice Miller

“Thanks for accepting the challenge to raise money for cancer research to help find a cure. Your efforts are appreciated and supported. Thanks Marilyn.”
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you Alice for Supporting me. I appreciate your generosity and i know the kids do.”

Thank you Alice for Supporting me. I appreciate your generosity and i know the kids do.
jack and chris nietert

“We love supporting a dedicated rider! Happy cycling.”
$51.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you so much for your support. I know the Kids will be grateful also. Next Year jack and I will have to create a TEAM.”

Thank you so much for your support. I know the Kids will be grateful also. Next Year jack and I will have to create a TEAM.
Jennifer Graves

“Thanks for doing this ride.”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you so much for your support on this ride.. it all comes down to the children we help.”

Thank you so much for your support on this ride.. it all comes down to the children we help.
jerome Sonnabend
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated.”

Thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Anonymous

“Thank you for your support. I appreciate it very much and I know the kids do also.”
$50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you Alice and Bob Hydorn”

Thank you Alice and Bob Hydorn
Tara Horton

“Be safe out there.”
$41.40
Received this donation 3 days ago

Merilyn
Anonymous

“Thank you for your support on this journey to help save the children from this horrible disease.”
$40
Received this donation 4 days ago

Merilyn

“Thank you Margaret Tabb so very much”

Thank you Margaret Tabb so very much
Merilyn Smith

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23
Received this donation 72 days ago

Merilyn