Melanie Felton

I am riding 30 mi in memory of Amelia Shea Zimmerli. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 16.0 mi My goal is 30 mi

My Rankings

National: 3633rd
State: 36th in IA
My Team: 1st

I've raised $583 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Amelia Shea Zimmerli

I am riding in memory of my granddaughter, Amelia. She battled leukemia twice including chemo induced brain trauma where she had to learn to walk, talk and eat again. Her fight ended when she went to dance with Jesus in March 2019. We miss her like crazy and want to support pediatric cancer research to help our little ones win their battles!

My Story

29 Aug 2024

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.

I am riding in memory of my granddaughter, Amelia Shea Zimmerli, who faced leukemia twice with determination, joy, and faith. Research is needed to design new treatments that help kids survive, avoid difficult side effects, and negatively affect survivors' health for the rest of the lives.

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.

Melanie

My Legacy

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

25 mi Ridden

$615 Raised

2019
10 mi Ridden

$139 Raised

2020
50 mi Ridden

$664 Raised

2021
Ridden

Raised

2022
Ridden

Raised

2023

101 mi

Ridden

$2,170

Raised

My Challenge

3.0 mi ride - Saturday October - Saturday, October 12, 2024

Logged this ride 43 days ago
3.0 mi ride - Thursday Ride 9-26-24 - Thursday, September 26, 2024

Logged this ride 59 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 60 days ago
4.0 mi ride - Friday the 20th! - Friday, September 20, 2024

Logged this ride 65 days ago
2.5 mi ride - Saturday Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024

Logged this ride 71 days ago
3.5 mi ride - Day One - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Logged this ride 84 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 86 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 86 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous
$120
Received this donation 86 days ago

Melanie

“Thank you for your generous support to support my bike ride to help raise funds for children's cancer research! I truly appreciate it! <3 Melanie”

Thank you for your generous support to support my bike ride to help raise funds for children's cancer research! I truly appreciate it! <3 Melanie
Larry Felton

“Proud of you! Best of luck on our ride!”
$103.50
Received this donation 86 days ago

Melanie

“Larry, thank you so much for your support! ❤️ Melanie”

Larry, thank you so much for your support! ❤️ Melanie
The Petroccos

“Ride on, Melanie! Goal achieved. 👍🏼 We’re with you in spirit.”
$82.80
Received this donation 60 days ago

Melanie

“The support of the Petrocco clan is so greatly appreciated! You have always stepped up and support me in fundraising for children's cancer research in memory of Amelia <3”

The support of the Petrocco clan is so greatly appreciated! You have always stepped up and support me in fundraising for children's cancer research in memory of Amelia <3
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 60 days ago

Melanie

““Thank you for your generous support to support my bike ride to help raise funds for children's cancer research! I truly appreciate it! <3 Melanie””

“Thank you for your generous support to support my bike ride to help raise funds for children's cancer research! I truly appreciate it! <3 Melanie”
Steve Brokman
$51.75
Received this donation 74 days ago

Melanie

“Steven, thank you so much for your support! I truly appreciate it!”

Steven, thank you so much for your support! I truly appreciate it!
Victoria Winterscheidt

“Wishing you a wonderful, successful ride to honor Amelia.”
$51.75
Received this donation 86 days ago

Melanie

“Vicky, thank you so much for your support! ❤️ Melanie”

Vicky, thank you so much for your support! ❤️ Melanie
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!”
$43.43
Received this donation 73 days ago

Melanie
Beth Grimmond
$25.88
Received this donation 59 days ago

Melanie

“Beth, thank you so much for your support! It is greatly appreciated! Melanie <3”

Beth, thank you so much for your support! It is greatly appreciated! Melanie <3
Melanie Felton

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 86 days ago

Melanie