Mercedes Arias

6years All Star
Mercedes Arias
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 376.4 km My goal is 500 km
My Rankings
  • National: 12th
  • Province: 6th in ON
I've raised $11,691 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Too many loved ones

My Story

22 Jul 2025

For the six year, this August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, cancer it's the biggest killer of children.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding 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 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 877 km Ridden
    $3,120 Raised
    2020
  • 532 km Ridden
    $4,754 Raised
    2021
  • 502 km Ridden
    $9,393 Raised
    2022
  • 623 km Ridden
    $8,093 Raised
    2023
  • 501 km Ridden
    $8,553 Raised
    2024
  • 376 km Ridden
    $11,691 Raised
    2025
6years
3,412 km
Ridden
$45,604
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.0 km ride - Si estás aquí … aún se puede - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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  • 10.9 km ride - My name is PANAMA - Saturday, August 23, 2025
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  • 20.4 km ride - GCC PANAMÁ EDITION - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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  • KEEP WALKING
    14 Aug 2025

    Impredecible. Así fue nuestro ride de hoy.

    Salimos decididas a completar 40 km y a honrar a todas las personas que me apoyaron en este MATCH DAY. Pero la lluvia nos sorprendió, tuvimos que regresar, esperar, volver a salir… nos empapamos, nos llenamos de lodo y tierra y, entre todo eso, apareció un arcoíris que embelleció la tarde.

    Al final, montamos 30 km y justo en ese momento descubrimos que el Strava no se había conectado y el reloj estaba sin batería 🤯. No alcanzamos la meta, pero de seguro lo dimos todo.

    Como en la vida, no siempre lograremos lo que planeamos, pero dar tu mayor esfuerzo deja una satisfacción que ninguna tormenta puede borrar. 🌈

    NEVER STOP - KEEP WALKING

    KEEP WALKING
    Posted 15 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Unexpected. - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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  • 40.7 km ride - Dynamic Duo 40K - Monday, August 11, 2025
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  • 26.0 km ride - I❤️Hugo - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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  • 40.3 km ride - Fun ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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  • 20.5 km ride - QUE NADA TE DETENGA - Friday, August 8, 2025
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  • 26.4 km ride - WEEK 1 - GCC ✅ - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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  • 28.0 km ride - A special one - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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  • 20.0 km ride - Taking it easy - still recovering - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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  • El futuro es incierto. Pero el HOY no lo es! (English at the end)
    5 Aug 2025

    Hace aproximadamente 66 días, cuando me registré nuevamente para este reto, jamás imaginé lo que vendría.

    Cada año, muchos de nosotros somos tocados por el cáncer de una forma u otra: un ser querido, un amigo, un conocido… pero nada se compara con el dolor y la intensidad de vivirlo tan de cerca, con una de las personas más importantes en tu vida. Así comenzó mi año: tocada en lo más profundo.

    Ese impacto me dio aún más fuerza para comenzar este reto con un ímpetu distinto. Con más ganas de contribuir, de hacer algo significativo, de aportar a la búsqueda de una cura contra este enemigo silencioso que no distingue edad, género, ni condición.

    Y con ese entusiasmo… también llegaron los desafíos. Una vez más recordé que los obstáculos siempre estarán presentes. Pero también comprendí que es nuestra actitud la que puede marcar la diferencia, la que nos impulsa a seguir, incluso en los momentos más duros.

    El futuro es incierto, pero el hoy no lo es. Aprovechemos cada momento para vivir con intención: amar, reír, llorar, sentir… porque todas esas emociones nos recuerdan que estamos vivos, que seguimos de pie y que tenemos algo por lo cual luchar.

    Mi compromiso con esta causa está más fuerte que nunca. Mis metas son más grandes y mi determinación más firme.

    Te invito a que me acompañes en este camino. Ayúdame a alcanzar mi objetivo de recaudar $10,000 para combatir el cáncer infantil. Cada donación cuenta, cada gesto suma, y juntos podemos hacer una diferencia real.

    Gracias de corazón por tu apoyo.

    About 66 days ago, when I signed up again for this challenge, I never imagined what was coming.

    Every year, many of us are touched by cancer in one way or another—through a loved one, a friend, or someone we know. But nothing compares to the pain and intensity of facing it up close, when it affects one of the most important people in your life. That’s how my year began: deeply shaken.

    That impact gave me even more strength to take on this challenge with a different kind of determination. With a stronger desire to contribute, to make a difference, to help find a cure for this silent enemy that knows no age, gender, or boundaries.

    And with that passion… came challenges. Once again, I was reminded that obstacles will always be there. But I also realized that it’s our attitude that can make all the difference, the thing that keeps us going, even through the hardest times.

    The future is uncertain, but today is not. Let’s make the most of every moment. Let’s live with purpose—love, laugh, cry, feel—because those emotions remind us we are alive, that we are still standing, and that we have something worth fighting for.

    My commitment to this cause is stronger than ever. My goals are bigger, and my determination is deeper.

    I invite you to join me on this journey. Help me reach my goal of raising $10,000 to fight childhood cancer. Every donation counts. Every act of support matters. And together, we can make a real difference.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.

    El futuro es incierto. Pero el HOY no lo es! (English at the end)
    Posted 24 days ago
  • 19.8 km ride - Recovering - Monday, August 4, 2025
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  • 20.3 km ride - Recovering- part 2 - Monday, August 4, 2025
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  • 32.9 km ride - day 1 part 2 - Friday, August 1, 2025
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  • 20.3 km ride - Day 1 ✅ - Friday, August 1, 2025
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My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation made possible by the generosity of long-time SickKids Foundation supporters, the Garron family. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $2,023.27
    Received this donation 15 days ago
  • Gregory Steers
    $517.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Thank you Greg por tu GRAN Apoyo! Esto me motiva a seguir este reto rain or shine.”
  • 2546959 Ontario Ltd. o/a Hickory Dickory Decks
    “Keep going strong, you got this. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Better together! Always 😘”
  • Ivany Family Office
    $155.25
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Thank you Derek!”
  • Ana A de Arias
    $124.20
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Juntas somos más fuertes ! Eres mi modelo, mi inspiración, mi roca ….te amo Mami”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Muchas gracias !!! Let’s kick cancer’s butt”
  • Daniel Kardo
    $124.20
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias Dani !!!”
  • Georgette Motta
    $124.20
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Eres una inspiración! Gracias por apoyarme siempre ❤️”
  • Irma Quelquejeu
    “Amiga eres una campeona!!!! Vamos con todo. ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias amiga por ser la mejor cheerleader”
  • Juan Carlos Perez
    “Go Mercedes Go!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Thank you Carlos !!”
  • Mauricio Canjura
    “Proud of you and your journey to keep fighting against cancer!! Congrats, Mercedes! <3 Mau”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias por apoyarme año tras año !!”
  • Patricia Lewis de Henne
    $124.20
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias amiga por siempre apoyarnos en todo.”
  • Adriana Fiengo
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias Adri por apoyarme SIEMPRE este año por una razón muy especial no hemos rodado juntas .. pero se que lo estás de corazón ♥️”
  • Carlos Escobar
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Mil gracias Carlitos !!”
  • Carlos Pang
    “The fight against Cancer should be a joint effort . My donation is in memoriam of Maira Luque de Pang”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias Carlos …. Juntos hacemos más !! Nuestro esfuerzo no será en vano ! No more Cancer !”
  • Sarah Lawrence
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • ThePonyx
    “Por fastidiosa y perseverante!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Igual que tú 🤣 mucha gracias BFF”
  • Anonymous
    “Éxitos y que logres la meta”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Con personas como tú seguro lo lograré ! Gracias”
  • Anonymous
    “You are amazing! Thank you for making the difference! :)”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Thank you for your support :-)”
  • Andrew Taylor
    $72.45
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Mil gracias Andrew !!!”
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