Merrill Meese

3years
Merrill Meese
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 261.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 3205th
  • State: 30th in IA
I've raised $572 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 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.

Merrill

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 152 mi Ridden
    $695 Raised
    2021
  • 158 mi Ridden
    $655 Raised
    2022
  • 261 mi Ridden
    $572 Raised
    2025
3years
571 mi
Ridden
$1,922
Raised

My Challenge

  • 10.4 mi ride - Morning Ride Home- Thornton - Meservey- Home - Monday, September 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.2 mi ride - Morning Ride Beeds Lake to Hampton Round Trip - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.0 mi ride - Merrill & Deb afternoon ride Coulter-Hampton round trip Heritage Trail - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.7 mi ride - Morning Ride Home to Belmond and back - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.8 mi ride - Morning Ride from home to Latimer- Coulter-Beeds Lake State Park and back Home. - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.3 mi ride - Morning Ride Webster City to Briggs Woods Park - Saturday, September 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.0 mi ride - 5th Great Cycle Challenge Ride 09.10.25 - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

    From Beeds Lake State Park to Hampton and back to Beeds Lake State Park

    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 43.1 mi ride - 4th Ride Great Cycle Callenge 09.08.25 - Monday, September 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.3 mi ride - 3rd Great Cycle Challenge Ride Clear Lake 09.06.26 - Saturday, September 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “To who ever made anonymous donation to help fight childhood cancers I want to say thank you. Because of your generous support these kids and there families can continue their fight. You really helped us kick cancers butt today. You are a Blessing.”
  • 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!”
    $100.70
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Thank you so much for matching my donation and making it possible for me to reach my goal. I am going to continue with my work to kick the butt of childhood cancers all through the month of September. Your generosity is so beautiful and much appreciated by the children and their families.”
  • Melissa Meese
    $72.45
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Melissa, Thank you so much for your support and generous donation to help fight childhood cancers. I am so grateful to have a sister like you who is so beautiful and generous with her time and money. Bless you.”
  • Rhoda Thompson
    $72.45
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Rhoda, Thanks for your generous donation. You are the very first person to donate and sponsor my rides. You are a true friend.”
  • Terry
    $41.40
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Terry, thank you so much for your generous donation and support. I am pumped about this fundraiser and I believe our support will be used appropriately to help kids fighting for their lives. It is good to hear from you. Let me know if you would like to do a llittle bird hunting this fall. Thanks again.”
  • Barbora Meese
    “Thank you for supporting such a great cause Dad, good luck and enjoy the ride!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Barbora, thanks for your support and donation to these wonderful kids. I cant wait to get on my bike and put in some miles. I think I will start with a ride around Clear Lake. I always love riding this time of year. As you are aware yesterday Deb and I celebrated our 50th anniversary with a ride up at Riceville. It was a beautiful day. Thanks again.”
  • Cressey Seligman
    “❤️❤️”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Cress, Thank you honey for your generous donation to these kids. They are so deserving. You are the best daughter ever. Love you.”
  • Janet Burroughss
    “Ride safe!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Janet, Thanks so much for your donation. Your support will help give hope to these children and their families as they battle childhood cancers. Your friendship means so much. I am more determined than ever to reach and hopefully surpass my goals now . Thanks again.”
  • Danny Peterson
    $25.88
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Dan, Thank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting me. Your donation will mean so much to these kids and their families who are fighting this dreadful disease. God bless you old friend.”
  • June Seligman
    $25.88
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “June, What a great suprise to hear from you and to get your support for these struggling children and their families . Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am truly grateful and humbled by all of the support from my friends and family. God bless you and your family.”
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