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 0.0 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 6th
State: 2nd in IL

I've raised $5,000 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

$5,000 Raised

2025

1,621 mi

Ridden

$40,099

Raised

My Challenge

$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

Posted 1 day 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 13 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 13 days ago
9.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, August 2, 2025

Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
$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 13 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 13 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 49 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 49 days ago

My Sponsors

Kathy Scherer

“Thank you for honoring Joan! Have a great ride, Kevin! Kathy Scherer (Buczkowski)”
$1,035
Received this donation 13 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.
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 13 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.
Anonymous
$517.50
Received this donation 5 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 1 day 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 13 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.
Alex & Janeen Paul

“Good luck again this year, Kevin!”
$207
Received this donation 12 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 10 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 5 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 13 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 9 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 1 day 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 39 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 12 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 7 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 13 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Rajeev and Joyce!”

Thank you Rajeev and Joyce!
Tom Carris

“You got this Kevin!”
$103.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Tom and Dana!”

Thank you Tom and Dana!
Joel Appell

“It’s a wonderful cause”
$72.45
Received this donation 11 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Joel and Karen!”

Thank you Joel and Karen!
Karen Krysiak

“Hi Kevin, hope you are having a great summer and I hope the weather cools off a bit before your rides!”
$72.45
Received this donation 12 days ago

Kevin

“Thanks Karen! We are fine and hope this finds you well too. Yes, no more 90's and humid would be much appreciated for riding, golfing or anything.”

Thanks Karen! We are fine and hope this finds you well too. Yes, no more 90's and humid would be much appreciated for riding, golfing or anything.
Rod Engel

“Good luck Kevin!”
$72.45
Received this donation 12 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Rod and Debbie. Bear Down!! 🐻”

Thank you Rod and Debbie. Bear Down!! 🐻
Stephanie McWilliam

“What a great cause. Good luck, Kevin and enjoy the ride!”
$72.45
Received this donation 13 days ago

Kevin

“Thank you Stephanie and Scott. Hope you summer is going well. Miss Belle hasn't seen much of her sister as of late. Hopefully that changes when the bus stop starts up again!”

Thank you Stephanie and Scott. Hope you summer is going well. Miss Belle hasn't seen much of her sister as of late. Hopefully that changes when the bus stop starts up again!