Kevin Bowler

For the 5th straight year, I am riding to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 11.3 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 5th
State: 2nd in IL

I've raised $8,521 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Scott Sinotte & Joan Oosterbaan

Five years ago, I was introduced to the GCC by a childhood friend, Scott Sinotte. We were neighbors and classmates growing up, and both loved the outdoors, whether it was biking, swimming, playing street hockey, pickup baseball games, you name it. The GCC connected with me as a lifelong fan of bicycling and also as cancer survivor who witnessed kids and their families also dealing with cancer. So I followed Scott's lead and joined the challenge. I considered not riding in the GCC this year. However, as Scott and another dear friend/classmate Joan Oosterbaan (Buczkowski) passed earlier this year, I decided to ride on. Both Scott and Joan lived active lifestyles and have wonderful families with whom they shared their passions of outdoors and sports. I will honor them both as I ride this September. Please help me support the fight against children's cancer. Give thanks each day to those who have impacted your lives and make it better.

My Story

9 Jul 2025

This will be my 5th year participating in the September month-long Great Cycle Challenge. In the first 4 year's, I've been able to ride over 1600 miles and raise almost $36K. As a cancer survivor myself, it is an opportunity for me to give back doing something I enjoy. It is a way to honor those who supported me in so many ways throughout my cancer journey. Kids fighting their own battles, along with their families, need support too.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

532 mi Ridden

$10,486 Raised

2021
532 mi Ridden

$7,849 Raised

2022
354 mi Ridden

$8,353 Raised

2023
203 mi Ridden

$8,411 Raised

2024
Ridden

$8,521 Raised

2025

1,632 mi

Ridden

$43,620

Raised

My Challenge

11.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
Sept 1 GCC Kicks Off

1 Sep 2025

Today marks the kickoff to the month-long Great Cycle Challenge to raise money in the fight against children's cancer. I cannot give enough thanks to the tremendous support many have given already.

A couple weeks ago, members of our Hackett Catholic Central Class of '85 gathered in Kalamazoo MI to celebrate our 40th reunion and lifelong friendships and blessings. We also took time to honor classmates who sadly are no longer with us, including Scott Sinotte and Joan Oosterbaan (Buczkowski), for whom I am riding this year. They will always be with us in spirit and are missed by many.

I look forward to some great weather ahead, getting away from the golf course (just a bit), and getting in some great bike rides in the weeks ahead.

Thanks you all so much, and I'll post an update later in the month.

Posted 5 days ago
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 23 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 35 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 35 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 35 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 35 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 71 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 71 days ago

My Sponsors

Kathy Scherer

“Thank you for honoring Joan! Have a great ride, Kevin! Kathy Scherer (Buczkowski)”
$1,035
Received this donation 35 days ago

Kevin

“Kathy, thank you so much. I was saddened to hear about Joan's battle. I wish I could have made it to Kzoo for the services. JP gave me an update on the Buczkowski family. You all were an integral part of my high school years. They were special years and Kzoo/Hackett was a great community of parents and kids alike. I'll be thinking of Joan's and all of you this September as I ride.”

Kathy, thank you so much. I was saddened to hear about Joan's battle. I wish I could have made it to Kzoo for the services. JP gave me an update on the Buczkowski family. You all were an integral part of my high school years. They were special years and Kzoo/Hackett was a great community of parents and kids alike. I'll be thinking of Joan's and all of you this September as I ride.
Margaret Bowler

“I am so proud of you and your dedication to fund research for pediatric cancer. Thank you for dedicating this years ride to the Sinotte and Oosterbaan families. Love you, Mom.”
$1,035
Received this donation 16 days ago

Kevin

“Mom, you have always been a rock for our family. Thank you, and thanks for treating to a wonderful dinner tonight! It was great visiting on a beautiful evening.”

Mom, you have always been a rock for our family. Thank you, and thanks for treating to a wonderful dinner tonight! It was great visiting on a beautiful evening.
Mary Bowler and Joe Greenberg

“Kevin, in honor of your 58th birthday today and the tributes you have made this year to the Sinotte and Oosterbaan families for the Great Bicycle Challenge, we salute you and the 2025 cycle challenge. So very proud of your dedication and efforts to this great cause.”
$1,035
Received this donation 16 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you so much Mary and Joe for all you do and always being a huge support throughout my own personal cancer challenge.”

Thank you so much Mary and Joe for all you do and always being a huge support throughout my own personal cancer challenge.
JP Oosterbaan

“Kevin, Thank you for including Joan! She had so many kind friends from Hackett. Have a safe trip. JP”
$517.50
Received this donation 35 days ago

Kevin

“JP, thank you. It was good catching up with you a couple weeks ago. Kzoo and Hackett were/are terrific communities. So many great memories growing up, friends for life from different schools and activities. Please give my best to the gang, who I know Joan so loved being part of. I'll be thinking of the Oosterbaan and Buczkowski families throughout the September GCC challenge.”

JP, thank you. It was good catching up with you a couple weeks ago. Kzoo and Hackett were/are terrific communities. So many great memories growing up, friends for life from different schools and activities. Please give my best to the gang, who I know Joan so loved being part of. I'll be thinking of the Oosterbaan and Buczkowski families throughout the September GCC challenge.
Matching Gift from Davidson Companies on behalf of Stephen Nelson
$517.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you for your generous support to a great cause!”

Thank you for your generous support to a great cause!
Paul Manghera

“Congratulations Kevin on another long ride September.”
$517.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Kevin

“Paul, thank you for all the support you have given us over the years. Your guidance has given us a peace of mind through some uncertain times. Looking forward to our Sep rematch at RMCC!”

Paul, thank you for all the support you have given us over the years. Your guidance has given us a peace of mind through some uncertain times. Looking forward to our Sep rematch at RMCC!
Anonymous
$517.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you so much for Anonymous supporting a great cause!”

Thank you so much for Anonymous supporting a great cause!
John and Anne Madden

“Such beautiful tributes this year Kevin and so worthy of your efforts. To the Sinotte and Oosterbaan families, memories of Scott and Joan live on in so many ways. Here’s to healing and blessings to your families. Anne Bowler Madden and John”
$310.50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Anne and John for your support! Enjoy the fun events you have planned in the months ahead. Much deserved!”

Thank you Anne and John for your support! Enjoy the fun events you have planned in the months ahead. Much deserved!
Kevin Bowler

“You Go Kevin! Such an awesome cause :)”
$265
Received this donation 35 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you, family!! You are my inspiration each and every day.”

Thank you, family!! You are my inspiration each and every day.
Irwin and Wendy Steinberg via the Steinberg Family Fund
$250
Received this donation 10 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Irwin and Wendy! It was a fun gathering last night at RM on the Veranda. What a perfect way to wrap up a fun summer. We are sad that we'll miss the 2025 Glow Golf. It's a favorite event, but the chance to see the Bears in Vegas was just too tempting!”

Thank you Irwin and Wendy! It was a fun gathering last night at RM on the Veranda. What a perfect way to wrap up a fun summer. We are sad that we'll miss the 2025 Glow Golf. It's a favorite event, but the chance to see the Bears in Vegas was just too tempting!
Alex & Janeen Paul

“Good luck again this year, Kevin!”
$207
Received this donation 34 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Alex and Janeen. It was fun all getting a chance to catch up over dinner recently. Best of luck on the FL house!”

Thank you Alex and Janeen. It was fun all getting a chance to catch up over dinner recently. Best of luck on the FL house!
Chris Oosterbaan

“Yours is a wonderful and meaningful tribute to beautiful people. Thank you! Chris Oosterbaan”
$207
Received this donation 32 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you so much Chris! I agree on your sentiments on Joan and Scott, who made so many lives better with their presence and giving spirits.”

Thank you so much Chris! I agree on your sentiments on Joan and Scott, who made so many lives better with their presence and giving spirits.
Ed & Mary Buczkowski

“Thank you for riding for Joan!”
$207
Received this donation 27 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Ed and Mary! JP filled me in on the latest Buczkowski family updates. I hope you are well and I will be thinking of all of you during my Sept rides.”

Thank you Ed and Mary! JP filled me in on the latest Buczkowski family updates. I hope you are well and I will be thinking of all of you during my Sept rides.
Elliot Kulick

“Keep it up pal!”
$124.20
Received this donation 35 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Joy & Elliot! Hope you had a great time out east!”

Thank you Joy & Elliot! Hope you had a great time out east!
Bert and Terri Cooper

“Thank you for honoring our dear Joan. Safe travels!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 30 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you so much Bert and Terri!”

Thank you so much Bert and Terri!
Jeffry Porter

“Way to go, Kevin. What a great cause and tribute to your two friends.”
$103.50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Jeff and Natalie!”

Thank you Jeff and Natalie!
Pamela Sinotte

“I challenge Scott's friends to match this donation. Scott loved participating in this challenge. Let's help Kevin reach his goal and beyond!”
$103.50
Received this donation 61 days ago

Kevin

“That you so much Pam! We all miss Scott. I will think of him, you and the family as I ride this September. I know how much Scott enjoyed this event, as with so many other active events outdoors.”

That you so much Pam! We all miss Scott. I will think of him, you and the family as I ride this September. I know how much Scott enjoyed this event, as with so many other active events outdoors.
Patrick McCarthy

“Good luck, Kevin!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Kevin

“Thanks Patrick! Good seeing you a couple weeks ago and looking forward to Sep 19 round 2. ⛳️”

Thanks Patrick! Good seeing you a couple weeks ago and looking forward to Sep 19 round 2. ⛳️
Philip Sibley

“Good luck Kevin”
$103.50
Received this donation 29 days ago

Kevin

“Thanks Phil and Oxana!”

Thanks Phil and Oxana!
Rajeev Gautam

“What a great cause! Have fun and all the best in meeting your goal.”
$103.50
Received this donation 35 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Rajeev and Joyce!”

Thank you Rajeev and Joyce!