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 512.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 17th
  • Province: 9th in ON
I've raised $11,777 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
  • 512 km Ridden
    $11,777 Raised
    2025
6years
3,548 km
Ridden
$45,690
Raised

My Challenge

  • 51.2 km ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, August 31, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.2 km ride - Almost There… - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.3 km ride - Broken Tooth :-( - Friday, August 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • ✨ Si estás aquí, aún hay tiempo ✨ // ✨ If you’re here, there’s still time ✨
    29 Aug 2025

    Como cada año, este reto me deja grandes enseñanzas. Solo quedan 3 días para que termine agosto y aún restan 124 km por recorrer. Pero lo importante es que seguimos aquí… y eso significa que todavía hay tiempo para lograrlo.

    Despierta de ese letargo, de ese cansancio o de esa indecisión que te frena. No permitas que nada te aleje de tus metas y de tus sueños.

    Hoy es el momento de vivir con intensidad y con intención. Tenemos todo lo necesario: usemos nuestras fuerzas, nuestra mente y nuestro corazón a nuestro favor.

    Estamos aquí, presentes, y eso indudablemente significa que aún hay tiempo.

    ——

    Like every year, this challenge leaves powerful lessons. There are only 3 days left before August ends and still 124 km to go. But what truly matters is that we are still here… and that means there’s still time to make it happen.

    Awaken from that lethargy, that fatigue, or that indecision holding you back. Don’t let anything distance you from your goals and your dreams.

    Today is the moment to live with intensity and with intention. We already have everything we need—let’s use our strength, our mind, and our heart to our advantage.

    We are here, present, and that undoubtedly means that there’s still time.

    ✨ Si estás aquí, aún hay tiempo ✨ // ✨ If you’re here, there’s still time ✨
    Posted 15 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Si estás aquí … aún se puede - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.9 km ride - My name is PANAMA - Saturday, August 23, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.4 km ride - GCC PANAMÁ EDITION - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 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 31 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Unexpected. - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.7 km ride - Dynamic Duo 40K - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
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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 31 days ago
  • Gregory Steers
    $517.50
    Received this donation 31 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 31 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Better together! Always 😘”
  • Ivany Family Office
    $155.25
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Thank you Derek!”
  • Ana A de Arias
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 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 31 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Muchas gracias !!! Let’s kick cancer’s butt”
  • Daniel Kardo
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias Dani !!!”
  • Georgette Motta
    $124.20
    Received this donation 30 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 31 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias amiga por ser la mejor cheerleader”
  • Juan Carlos Perez
    “Go Mercedes Go!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 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 31 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias por apoyarme año tras año !!”
  • Patricia Lewis de Henne
    $124.20
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Gracias amiga por siempre apoyarnos en todo.”
  • Adriana Fiengo
    $103.50
    Received this donation 31 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 31 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 31 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 26 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Thanks you Sarah for supporting my challenge year after year!”
  • ThePonyx
    “Por fastidiosa y perseverante!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Igual que tú 🤣 mucha gracias BFF”
  • Anonymous
    “Éxitos y que logres la meta”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 31 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 30 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Thank you for your support :-)”
  • Andrew Taylor
    $72.45
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Mercedes Arias
    Mercedes
    “Mil gracias Andrew !!!”
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