Merilyn Smith
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
276.5 mi
My goal is
300 mi
My Rankings
- National: 621st
- State: 11th in SC
I'm Riding For
In memory of Steve Schnobrich & 2 fighters Bonnie & Tom.
Not quite a kid but would like to help save them from this disease.
My Story
18 Jul 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.
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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509 mi Ridden$690 Raised2018
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387 mi Ridden$542 Raised2020
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311 mi Ridden$1,169 Raised2021
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425 mi Ridden$3,529 Raised2023
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411 mi Ridden$1,337 Raised2024
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402 mi Ridden$3,220 Raised2025
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276 mi Ridden$2,328 Raised2026
2,723 mi
Ridden
$12,816
Raised
My Challenge
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20.3 mi ride - Worn out and a sore you know what. - Saturday, September 26, 2026
From My house to My driveway.
Logged this ride 7 hours ago -
11.1 mi ride - Chilly finally - Thursday, September 24, 2026
From Dolphin Rd to My drive way
Logged this ride 2 days ago -
10.8 mi ride - Serin - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
From The same old place but a beautiful island.
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
17.2 mi ride - AM Ride & Before the Rain - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Logged this ride 4 days ago -
20.9 mi ride - Miles made up - Monday, September 21, 2026
From Friends house to My driveway
Logged this ride 5 days ago -
15.9 mi ride - Double - Friday, September 18, 2026
Logged this ride 8 days ago -
20.0 mi ride - Way to Much in the Heat - Thursday, September 17, 2026
From My driveway to Guess
Logged this ride 9 days ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 10 days ago -
10.0 mi ride - On Spanish Moss Trail - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
10.5 mi ride - On Dort - Monday, September 14, 2026
From My house to My House
Logged this ride 12 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$385.72Received this donation 17 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank You for your support. With people like you we will beat this disease someday!”
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Carol Atherton
“Good Luck!!!”
$207Received this donation 10 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much. This will really help the kids a lot.”
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Dan Marquis
“Go Merilyn! Great cause”
$207Received this donation 17 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank You, Dan! I'm so greatful for your support and I know we will beat this disease someday.”
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George and Judy Utter
“Way to ride, Merilyn!!!!! And for such a needed and important cause.”
$207Received this donation 36 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you George & Judy for your very generous donation to this very important cause. I appreciate your support very much and I am sure the kids do also.”
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Ann Durham-Culp
“Bless you Merilyn! Your incredible energy and drive are an example for all of us. You GO! girl!”
$103.50Received this donation 36 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you, Teege, for your support in this endeavor. I really appreciate it.”
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Patricia Lawton
“Way to go, Merilyn! What an honor to help you on your ride as you helped me on mine. Ride hard and ride safe! ❤️”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank YOU! Thank YOU! Thank YOU! Thank YOU!”
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Rick
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank You! This means alot to me and the Kids that I trying to beat this horrible disease.”
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Vanessa Penaherrera
“Way to go, Merilyn!”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much for supporting me for the valuable cause. We all want the children not to suffer with this horrible disease. Thank you.”
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BARBARA ANDERSON
“So very proud of you Merilyn. Keep on pedaling.”
$100Received this donation 16 days ago
Merilyn
“Talk you for supporting me on this ride to help the kids”
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Michael & Elizabeth Wheat
$100Received this donation 10 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you very much Michael & Elizabeth. I appreciate you supporting me for this very special cause.”
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Alice Miller
“Keep peddling.. you’re amazing!!! Thanks for supporting cancer research. Alice Miller”
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much Alice for your support and I know the kids appreciate also.”
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Brooke Pearson
“Have a great ride! And thanks for doing this. Brooke”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Merilyn
“Thanks for your support. I know the kids thank you also.”
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jack nietert
“Keep on keeping on!!!”
$51.75Received this donation 33 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much for supporting me. I know I will be to make it now.”
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James Stewart
“Way to go Merilyn!!! Pedaling for a tremendous cause!”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much for supporting me. It means a lot. Thanks”
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jerome sonnabend
“pedal away Merilyn”
$51.75Received this donation 28 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much Jerry. I know the kids appreciate your support and me too.”
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Kathlyn Gray
“Thank you for riding for all of us, Merilyn! We love you!”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you for another push. It really helps the kids.”
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Laura MacArthur
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you Laura so much for your support and the Kids thank you also.”
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Micki McCormick
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much for supporting me on this ride. It means a lot to me r that people want to help save the kids and that is why I ride.”
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Nancy Wingenbach
“You “kick butt” , my friend. Ride those 300 miles and keep that research going. Nancy”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Merilyn
“Thanks for your support and I know the kids thank you also.”
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Sandra Click
“You’ve got this Merilyn! So proud of you!”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Merilyn
“Thank you so much. This is one I really believe in.”