Connie Merchant

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 0.0 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 131st
State: 5th in NJ

I've raised $1,354 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sully Shields, Zora

My Story

10 Aug 2026

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

102 mi Ridden

$3,332 Raised

2023
164 mi Ridden

$4,357 Raised

2025
Ridden

$1,354 Raised

2026

266 mi

Ridden

$9,043

Raised

My Challenge

$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 4 days ago
Riding this week. August 16-23

22 Aug 2026

I’m going to make an attempt to blog about my cycling this year. I did not get the writing genes that my sister and brother have- they are amazing-but I’ll try.

All this week, while riding, I’ve thought about my two dear friends, Jim and Helene. Jim is my “brother from another mother “ Helene is an additional “sister” to me.

They are major cyclists-clocking more miles than I could imagine. I will not post how many miles they’ve ridden-I’m sure I would get that wrong. But it’s impressive. They ride in their NJ neighborhood, in Florida, in Delaware. They always meet new people along the way.

Unfortunately this week Jim has had some neck surgery that’s become more complicated than anticipated. They have had to sideline their cycling for now. Jim is probably the most resilient person I know. After each of his many surgeries, he keeps working hard and bouncing back. He continues to have a great attitude and a terrific sense of humor. Helene is always by his side, either cycling or at a hospital or doctor appointment. They are quite the team!

Over the years they have cared for many family members and friends, (including my own mother and stepdad ) often quietly, behind the scenes.

So this week as I was riding 15 to 20 miles each day, I thought about Jim and Helene and prayed for their continued resilience and healing. They inspire each of us to be the best we can be.

Just like the kids that we are riding for, they are determined and resilient.

Posted 4 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 7 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 61 days ago

My Sponsors

Stephen Bragg

“Happy to support two great causes in one!”
$517.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Connie

“Wow, Steve! Thanks so much for your generous donation. This will fuel me to keep cycling for the kids and their families. I’ll check in with you again in September to share my progress and my blog posts. Thanks again!”

Wow, Steve! Thanks so much for your generous donation. This will fuel me to keep cycling for the kids and their families. I’ll check in with you again in September to share my progress and my blog posts. Thanks again!
Erin Johnston

“Go Geeber!”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Connie

“Thank you my dear daughter in law.!❤️”

Thank you my dear daughter in law.!❤️
Lauren Wright

“Thank you Connie for riding for children. I greatly appreciate your effort. I make this donation in honor of my niece Heather who died from brain cancer. Heather had reoccurring cancer three times. I also do this to help my sweet nephew Declan who lives day after day fighting his autoimmune diagnosis. So much research and trials need to be continued in order to find improved treatments and hopefully, cures in the future. Please remember the families of these children for they too suffer so. RIDE ON DEAR FRIEND”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Connie
Marilee Casale

“Connie - we are so proud of your hard work and big heart. Pedal strong, have fun, and remember we are cheering for you every single mile! Good Luck!”
$103.50
Received this donation 7 days ago

Connie
Steve Page

“Keep up the great work - riding with you in spirit!”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Connie

“Thanks Steve-your donation will go towards supporting the latest research to discover new solutions for these families.”

Thanks Steve-your donation will go towards supporting the latest research to discover new solutions for these families.
Betty Lou Schwoebel

“Good luck, Connie!”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 hour ago

Connie
Carol Grassie

“Thanks Connie for your efforts for this important cause!”
$51.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Connie

“Carol-thanks for your support for this important research. These children and their families go through a lot. We’ve got to find some better answers.”

Carol-thanks for your support for this important research. These children and their families go through a lot. We’ve got to find some better answers.
Iona Harding
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Connie

“Thanks for your support, Iona!”

Thanks for your support, Iona!
Vivienne Bially

“So proud of you, supporting you every mile!”
$51.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Connie

“Thanks, dear neighbor! Your support will help these researchers come up with better solutions for the children and their families.”

Thanks, dear neighbor! Your support will help these researchers come up with better solutions for the children and their families.
Janet Matts

“Connie, Thanks for doing this biking for a very special cause. We do these charity rides because WE CAN and it is especially important that we support causes for children. Enjoy the beautiful 300 miles in the September sunshine...knowing that with each mile a child is smiling! Ride on!”
$50
Received this donation 13 days ago

Connie

“Thanks Janet. I think of these kids and their families every day I ride. I hope these scientists can come up with better solutions for the children and their families.”

Thanks Janet. I think of these kids and their families every day I ride. I hope these scientists can come up with better solutions for the children and their families.
Denise Peterdon
$36.23
Received this donation 15 days ago

Connie

“Thanks Denise!! https://share.google/GLauD20LNXV0747G3”

Thanks Denise!! https://share.google/GLauD20LNXV0747G3
Cynthia Page

“Keep going, Sis!”
$25.88
Received this donation 4 days ago

Connie

“Thanks Sis! You are supporting these kids and their families through this donation. Love you!”

Thanks Sis! You are supporting these kids and their families through this donation. Love you!
Connie Merchant

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 61 days ago

Connie