Merilyn Smith

5years
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 410.8 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1325th
  • State: 24th in SC
I've raised $1,337 My goal is $1,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Bonnie, Kathlyn, Teege and all the cancer survivors in my church. Also in memory of my niece.

Not quite a kid but would like to help save them from this disease.

My Story

21 Sep 2024

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 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 509 mi Ridden
    $690 Raised
    2018
  • 387 mi Ridden
    $542 Raised
    2020
  • 311 mi Ridden
    $1,169 Raised
    2021
  • 425 mi Ridden
    $3,529 Raised
    2023
5years
2,044 mi
Ridden
$7,268
Raised

My Challenge

  • 27.0 mi ride - Finish Line on the Wheels - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 46 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - After Helena - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 48 days ago
  • 6.3 mi ride - Really - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 49 days ago
  • 17.0 mi ride - Made Enough Up - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 51 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Not enough - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 51 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - After Bridge Ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 16.5 mi ride - AM&PM - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 55 days ago
  • 22.5 mi ride - Bridge beginning - Friday, September 20, 2024

    From Drive to Drive by the car.

    Logged this ride 56 days ago
  • 13.3 mi ride - Early AM - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • 8.5 mi ride - Short - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • $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 57 days ago
  • 13.6 mi ride - On my Island - Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    From Driveway to Driveway

    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 13.3 mi ride - Afternoon - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 60 days ago
  • 13.5 mi ride - But Rainey - Saturday, September 14, 2024

    From Mi drive to My driveway

    Logged this ride 60 days ago
  • 14.3 mi ride - Port Royal - Saturday, September 14, 2024

    From Park to Park

    Logged this ride 63 days ago
  • 12.8 mi ride - On the trail - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 63 days ago
  • 12.5 mi ride - A Bit Wet - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 64 days ago
  • 18.5 mi ride - Wild blue yonder - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 65 days ago
  • 10.5 mi ride - Forgotten - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 65 days ago
  • 11.5 mi ride - Slow one - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 66 days ago
  • 17.1 mi ride - All Around the Island - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 68 days ago
  • 18.5 mi ride - Rainy - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Fishy - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - MAHS - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago
  • 10.5 mi ride - Birthday Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago
  • 18.2 mi ride - Go for it. - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 73 days ago
  • 18.0 mi ride - Absolutely beautiful - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 75 days ago
  • 22.0 mi ride - The most beautiful place to ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Ride image
    Logged this ride 76 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 92 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 99 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 100 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • George Utter
    “Merilyn, As we all age, we have to drop back from the more aggressive sports...and I am impressed at the amount of biking you do....not tol mention the most needfula cause that you are supporting. Stay upright and bike-on!!!!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Thank you so much George. This means alot to me amd the Kids I am supporting. They make the rides easy to do and people supporting me makes it easy to do also. Thank you.”
  • Jane and Barney
    “Go for the Gold Merilyn! We admire your commitment to this wonderful cause.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Jane & Barney, Thank you so much for your generous contribution. I appreciate it greatly and I know the kids do also. Merilyn”
  • Jerome Sonnabend
    $103.50
    Received this donation 84 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “I’m sorry this is so late but I was away and could not send a great thank you for supporting me on my ride.”
  • Kathlyn Gray
    “You go girl--safely!!”
    $82.80
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Kathlyn, thank you so very much for supporting me in this effort to find that cure for the kids that should be living life instead of fighting for life.”
  • John Dayner
    “Go for it, Merilyn!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Oh John this is so kind of you to support me again. I really appreciate it and I know the kids do.”
  • Karen Harmon and Bob Down
    “Appreciate very much your effort and commitment. Go Merilyn!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Karen and Bob. Sorry this is so late but I was away and could not answer or send a a great thank you for supporting me on my ride. I appreciate your help.”
  • Ken Kraft
    $72.45
    Received this donation 100 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Ken, thank you for your support on this effort of mine to help all the kids that are fighting this terrible disease.”
  • Linda Jones
    “You’re an amazing, strong woman! Thank you for devoting your energy and spirit to this important cause.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 100 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Hi Linda, thank you so much for supporting in this effort to help the kids.”
  • Patricia Taylor
    $72.45
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Patricia, thank you so much for your donation to the kids. They make it easy to ride my 400 miles. Again thank you for your donation.”
  • Barbara & Bob Anderson
    “You are one strong and amazing lady. Happy and safe pedaling.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Barbara & Bob thank you so much for supporting me on this ride. It means a lot to me to help find a cure for the kids.”
  • Bob and Alice Hydorn
    “Merilyn, thank you for supporting treatment and research that impacts the most vulnerable among us... children. You're a champion!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “I’m sorry this is so late in coming but thank you for your support on this ride that I think I can do. I know I can do it because the kids are important.”
  • Dianna Pfefferle
    “Thank you for riding for this great cause!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Thank you so much for your donation to help them find a cure for the terrible disease that hurts kids.”
  • Alice Miller
    $50
    Received this donation 85 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Thank you for supporting my ride for the kids. I also apologize for being so late with this but I was away and could not safely send my gracious thank you.”
  • Earl Johnson
    $36.23
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Thank you cuz very much for supporting me in the effort to help save the kids.”
  • jack nietert
    “Good luck with 400 miles!!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 91 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “J ack thank you very much for your support for this bike ride. I need all the support I can get. M”
  • Jennifer Greaves
    “Go for it Merilyn !”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 100 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Jennifer, thank you for your support.”
  • Kate and Bob Prochnow
    “Best wishes Merilyn. What a great cause!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Thank you very much for your support. I appreciate it very much.”
  • Melanie Smiley
    “Good luck and Godspeed”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Melanie, thank you for supporting me on this ride for the kids. Merilyn”
  • Margaret Tabb
    $35
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    Merilyn Smith
    Merilyn
    “Margaret, thank you so much for your support. It is greatly appreciated. M”
  • Merilyn Smith
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 145 days ago
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