Melanie Felton

I am riding 50 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 15.0 mi My goal is 50 mi

My Rankings

National: 3803rd
State: 46th in IA

I've raised $425 My goal is $500 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

18 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.

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 7 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

$98 Raised

2022
Ridden

$72 Raised

2023
16 mi Ridden

$583 Raised

2024
15 mi Ridden

$425 Raised

2025

116 mi

Ridden

$2,595

Raised

My Challenge

3.0 mi ride - Ride #5 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago
3.0 mi ride - Ride #4 - Sunday, September 7, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago
3.0 mi ride - Ride #3 - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Logged this ride 11 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 12 days ago
3.0 mi ride - Ride #2 - Thursday, September 4, 2025

Logged this ride 13 days ago
3.0 mi ride - Ride #1 - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Logged this ride 14 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 17 days ago

My Sponsors

Larry Felton

“I'm proud of my sister being part of this great effort!”
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Melanie

“Larry, thank you for supporting my fundraising for Children's Cancer Research. It means so much to me.”

Larry, thank you for supporting my fundraising for Children's Cancer Research. It means so much to me.
Mona Klein

“Hopefully, childhood cancer will soon disappear or at least be nothing but a minor blip in a young person's life.”
$72.45
Received this donation 11 days ago

Melanie
Rhonda Birchmier

“Safe cycling 🙏🏻”
$51.75
Received this donation 17 days ago

Melanie
Steve Brokman
$51.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Melanie
Victoria Winterscheidt

“Wishing you wonderful memories of Amelia as you ride to help other families. A good ride to you, Melanie!”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

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!”
$41.96
Received this donation 6 days ago

Melanie
Courtney Divelbess
$15.53
Received this donation 17 days ago

Melanie

“I am honored to receive your donation - every dollar counts toward helping other children and I know Amelia would be happy to know that I can make a difference in her memory. She always thought of others and was such an inspiration.”

I am honored to receive your donation - every dollar counts toward helping other children and I know Amelia would be happy to know that I can make a difference in her memory. She always thought of others and was such an inspiration.
Melanie Felton

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23
Received this donation 31 days ago

Melanie