Connie Merchant

I am riding 150 mi in memory of Sully Shields. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 164.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 205th
State: 6th in NJ

I've raised $4,201 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sully Shields

My Story

19 Aug 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.

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

102 mi Ridden

$3,332 Raised

2023
164 mi Ridden

$4,201 Raised

2025

266 mi

Ridden

$7,533

Raised

My Challenge

21.0 mi ride - All over Bethany - Saturday, September 20, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago
16.0 mi ride - South Bethany downtown and back Savannah’s landing - Thursday, September 18, 2025

Logged this ride 14 days ago
14.0 mi ride - Bear trap lord Balt forest landing - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Logged this ride 15 days ago
7.0 mi ride - Bear trap silver woods - Monday, September 15, 2025

Logged this ride 17 days ago
8.0 mi ride - Clearwater in hunters run - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Logged this ride 18 days ago
8.0 mi ride - Bear trap in Forest Landing - Saturday, September 13, 2025

Logged this ride 19 days ago
12.0 mi ride - Bear Trap Forest Landing - Friday, September 12, 2025

Logged this ride 20 days ago
20.0 mi ride - James preserve salt pond - Thursday, September 11, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 22 days ago
12.0 mi ride - Bear Trap - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Logged this ride 26 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous
$500
Received this donation 32 days ago

Connie

“I don’t know who to think for putting me over the top of my goal. But I really appreciate it! I’m so inspired by the stories of these kids and their families. And I admire the scientists who keep trying to find better solutions. Thanks for making a difference in the lives of these littles.”

I don’t know who to think for putting me over the top of my goal. But I really appreciate it! I’m so inspired by the stories of these kids and their families. And I admire the scientists who keep trying to find better solutions. Thanks for making a difference in the lives of these littles.
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!”
$457.36
Received this donation 21 days ago

Connie

“I woke up this morning and had tears in my eyes when I saw my total going up. We have to give hope to these families that we will find a better way to help them. Thank you❤️”

I woke up this morning and had tears in my eyes when I saw my total going up. We have to give hope to these families that we will find a better way to help them. Thank you❤️
Maryland Merchant’s

“Your heart is HUGE and we love it. Keep up the hard work and the fight!!! -🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼MD Merchant’s”
$339.48
Received this donation 39 days ago

Connie

“You guys rock! Thanks for supporting this important cause! Love Geeber Con”

You guys rock! Thanks for supporting this important cause! Love Geeber Con
Sarah Kaiser

“Together we will all kick cancer’s butt! In honor of my father, Tim Moss. Go Connie! You’re almost there! ❤️”
$207
Received this donation 12 days ago

Connie

“Thank you so much, Sarah. I know from your experiences with the kids camp how much these donations are needed. We have to find better solutions for these families! Your Donation really helps❤️”

Thank you so much, Sarah. I know from your experiences with the kids camp how much these donations are needed. We have to find better solutions for these families! Your Donation really helps❤️
Erin and Jeff

“Go Geeber!”
$155.25
Received this donation 22 days ago

Connie

“Thanks, Jeff and Erin. Each donation further inspires make to keep on riding!”

Thanks, Jeff and Erin. Each donation further inspires make to keep on riding!
Audrey Williams

“Connie, It's people like you that make a difference in this world. Having fought breast cancer almost a year ago, I saw many young children fighting too. It broke my heart and made me stronger to fight forward with love and gratitude! Good luck on your miles!! 💕 ❤️ Audrey”
$124.20
Received this donation 21 days ago

Connie

“I’ve prayed for you many times on your journey. You know the kind of courage it takes to get through this. We will find better solutions through these donations. Thank you!❤️”

I’ve prayed for you many times on your journey. You know the kind of courage it takes to get through this. We will find better solutions through these donations. Thank you!❤️
christina south
$124.20
Received this donation 22 days ago

Connie

“Thanks Christie! I feel so supported by the Annapolis crew. Your donation will help to find better solutions for these families❤️”

Thanks Christie! I feel so supported by the Annapolis crew. Your donation will help to find better solutions for these families❤️
Helene and Jim Verner

“Go Connie, an excellent reason to ride!”
$124.20
Received this donation 28 days ago

Connie

“You two are the most amazing cyclists out there! Every donation helps me get motivated to get out and do more miles. Thanks!❤️”

You two are the most amazing cyclists out there! Every donation helps me get motivated to get out and do more miles. Thanks!❤️
Michael Simpson

“Ride on, sistah!!!”
$124.20
Received this donation 35 days ago

Connie

“Thanks brother and sis. Your donation helps when funding cuts make it more challenging to do this important work. Thanks❤️”

Thanks brother and sis. Your donation helps when funding cuts make it more challenging to do this important work. Thanks❤️
Kathleen Kimple

“Thanks for all that you do. Happy riding!”
$103.50
Received this donation 40 days ago

Connie

“Thanks friends and neighbors. Your donation inspires me to ride each day. Let’s kick cancer’s butt!❤️”

Thanks friends and neighbors. Your donation inspires me to ride each day. Let’s kick cancer’s butt!❤️
Lauren Wright

“I make this donation in honor of my dear niece Heather who died from cancer. Gone but forever in my heart. Bike on warriors to support the families and their oved ones as they fight for LIFE !”
$103.50
Received this donation 40 days ago

Connie
Marilee Casale

“Thank you, Connie, for being an incredible source of support and inspiration to all of us for this important cause. My great niece was diagnosed last year with cancer. After treatment, she is cancer free but we don’t know what the future holds for her. Cancer research is critical for treatments and a cure. Our sincere thanks!”
$103.50
Received this donation 38 days ago

Connie
Stephen Merchant
$103.50
Received this donation 38 days ago

Connie
Steven Page

“Go get 'em, AC!”
$103.50
Received this donation 38 days ago

Connie

“Thanks for your donation. We will find better solutions for these families!❤️”

Thanks for your donation. We will find better solutions for these families!❤️
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53
Received this donation 43 days ago

Connie

“Thanks for supporting my rides! Let’s find some better solutions for these kids and their families ❤️”

Thanks for supporting my rides! Let’s find some better solutions for these kids and their families ❤️
Pat Gugliotti

“Thanks Pat! Your donation is much appreciated in our effort to find better solutions for these kids and their families. See you around the neighborhood.!”
$100
Received this donation 3 days ago

Connie
John Simpson

“Ride, Connie, Ride! 🤩”
$77.63
Received this donation 41 days ago

Connie

“Thanks brother and sis. Your donation inspires me to ride on!”

Thanks brother and sis. Your donation inspires me to ride on!
Barbara Pettebone

“You go girl!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 22 days ago

Connie

“Many thanks from one “friend on the journey” to another!❤️”

Many thanks from one “friend on the journey” to another!❤️
Anonymous
$72.45
Received this donation 21 days ago

Connie

“Thanks! Let’s kick cancer’s butt!”

Thanks! Let’s kick cancer’s butt!
Emily Merchant

“Great Work Geeber!! An inspiration to us all <3”
$72.45
Received this donation 21 days ago

Connie

“Thanks to my Highland Park family. Your donation will help lots of families feel helpful in the shadow of a challenging diagnosis. Love you!😘”

Thanks to my Highland Park family. Your donation will help lots of families feel helpful in the shadow of a challenging diagnosis. Love you!😘