Merrill Meese

4years
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 229.1 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1828th
  • State: 21st in IA
I've raised $999 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 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.

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 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 152 mi Ridden
    $695 Raised
    2021
  • 158 mi Ridden
    $655 Raised
    2022
  • 290 mi Ridden
    $572 Raised
    2025
  • 229 mi Ridden
    $999 Raised
    2026
4years
829 mi
Ridden
$2,921
Raised

My Challenge

  • 10.1 mi ride - Lake Coldwater Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 1, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.0 mi ride - Pumpkinvine Trail Shipshewanna, MI - Goshen, MI Round Trip - Monday, September 28, 2026

    From Trailhead Shipshewanna, MI

    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - Return trip Concord MI - Jackson, MI - Sunday, September 27, 2026
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 12.1 mi ride - Jackson MI to Concord MI - Monday, September 28, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.0 mi ride - Coldwater Lake Ride - Sunday, September 27, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 19 days ago
  • 30.3 mi ride - 4th Great Cycle Challenge to Beat Kids Cancer Bristow to Clarksville Round Trip - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 34 days ago
  • 22.1 mi ride - 3rd 2026 GACC RIDE - Thursday, September 3, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 40 days ago - View on Strava
  • 38.3 mi ride - 2nd ride Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 41 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • Mankato Energy Center
    “Merrill, Thank you for taking on this challenge. Mike has told us all about what you do each year and it's truly inspiring. Thank you for riding as many miles as you do to fight kids' cancer! Thank you The Mankato Energy Center Team”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Wow, this is such a blessing. I am so blown away by Mankato Energy Centers generous donation and support. I love Mankato and I have had the opportunity to become much better acquainted with it while riding the beautiful bicycle trails in your fabulous city. On behalf of all the children and their families struggling with the challenges associated with childhood cancer I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”
  • 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!”
    $171.43
    Received this donation 33 days ago
  • Debra Meese
    “Very proud of you and all you do”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Thanks honey I appreciate the help and support.”
  • Melissa Meese
    “Thanks for helping these kids !!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Melissa, Thank you so much for your generous support to help the Kids fight cancer. Your donation is greatly appreciated. I love you, thanks Merrill”
  • Janet Burroughs
    “In memory of those lost too soon”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Janet, Thank you so much for your generous donation and support. I really appreciate it.”
  • Melissa Meese
    “Keep it Merrill your peddling for a great cause!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Merrill Meese
    Merrill
    “Melissa, thank you so much for your generosity. You helped me raise double what my financial goal was. I know these Kids and their parent really appreciate everyone who supports them during this difficult time. Thanks again, M”
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