Matt Bonasch

Matt Bonasch
I am riding 200 mi in memory of Rick Bonasch. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 200.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 4782nd
  • State: 152nd in WI
I've raised $278 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Rick Bonasch

My Story

8 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.

I am also riding in memory of my father, Rick Bonasch. My dad’s battle with cancer was short and intense. The time from his diagnosis to his death was less than a year. In that same span of time, I also became a father. Becoming a father and losing your father in the same year makes you see the world differently, and quickly. I hope to one day be the father to my boys that my dad was to me. That begins with creating space and time for things like the Great Cycle Challenge to show and harness the power of community for positive change, something my dad believed in more than almost anything else in his life.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and 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.

My Challenge

  • $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 10 days ago
  • 2.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 8.0 mi ride - Commuting - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 1.0 mi ride - Gym - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 8.0 mi ride - Commuting - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 2.0 mi ride - Sophia’s half birthday party! - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 1.0 mi ride - Gym - Friday, September 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 8.0 mi ride - Commuting - Friday, September 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 8.0 mi ride - Commuting - Thursday, September 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 1.0 mi ride - Gym - Thursday, September 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Mark & Julie Lipsmire
    $51.75
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Matt Bonasch
    Matt
    “Thank you guys so much! I hope you’re all doing well back in STL.”
  • Mark & Sherry Barnes
    “In loving memory of your Dad, and in heartfelt support for all children fighting cancer”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Karen Smart
    $36.23
    Received this donation 59 days ago
    Matt Bonasch
    Matt
    “Thank you, Karen! I truly appreciate it!”
  • Karen smart
    $36.23
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Matt Bonasch
    Matt
    “Thank you, again, Karen! I appreciate you! Heard you had a nice stop and chat for tea with my mom the other day.”
  • Kerri Bonasch
    “This gets doubled after mile 200 🚴”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Matt Bonasch
    Matt
    “Thanks, Mom. I’ll let you know as soon as I cross over 200, in that case!”
  • Kerri Bonasch
    “I said I would donate again when you finished! Congratulations, well done!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • 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!”
    $29.38
    Received this donation 30 days ago
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