Kevin Bowler

4years All Star
Kevin Bowler
I am riding 200 mi this September for Rock Madden. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 203.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 47th
  • State: 6th in IL
  • My Team: 7th
I've raised $8,411 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Rock Madden

Rock Madden

Rock Madden lost a long and courageous fight with ALS in Dec 2023. Much like when I first was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma, ALS had little chance for long term survival. Fortunately for me, Melanoma had many advancements through immunotherapy. While I both played trial participant as well as an eventual beneficiary of progress and faith, Rock was not as fortunate. But his spirit was unwavering. There are now things in the works that may provide hope for future people diagnosed with ALS. Let's beat ALS! Let's beat children's cancer! Rock was a huge supporter of mine though my cancer journey. Those that knew Rock were fortunate. He was a one of a kind. I will think of his loud bellowing voice and laugh as I ride this September. And Rock, I promise you this ..... I will be on the lookout for Sasquatch on all my rides. You were ever vigilant looking for the mysterious Squatch. With your guidance, hopefully I find him during one of my September rides.

My Story

29 Jul 2024

This will be my 4th year participating in the September month-long Great Cycle Challenge. In the first 3 year's, I've been able to ride over 1400 miles and raise almost $27K. 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 4 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
4years
1,621 mi
Ridden
$35,099
Raised

My Challenge

  • 17.0 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Morning ride - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.0 mi ride - Morning ride - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.0 mi ride - Morning ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 24.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.0 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - Midday ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1 Week Complete
    9 Sep 2024

    With over a week into the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge, I finally was able to get started on riding. Making 200 miles this September will be be difficult due to several factors, but I enjoy a good challenge. But the primary reason for the GCC is to raise money to fight children's cancer, and thanks to you we are again off to a great start. As of this moment, we are ranked 10th nationally in fundraising, and for that I thank all of you. When you read some of the children' profiles on the GCC, it feels great to do something positive to help them and their families in the fight. Tomorrow, Sep 10, is GCC's Kick Cancer's Butt Day, with all online donations matched by a group of generous donors up to $1.5 million. That is great to see such terrific support behind this spirited annual event!

    1 Week Complete
    Posted 36 days ago
  • 4.5 mi ride - LT Skokie 2 - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.5 mi ride - Lunch Ride LT Skokie - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

    Posted 65 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 76 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 76 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 77 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 77 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 77 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 77 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Mary Bowler
    “Thanks for continuing your bicycle journey to support pediatric cancer Kevin! And thank you for riding in memory of Rock. ❤️”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Wow Mary and Joe, thank you so much! You have always been huge supporters throughout my own cancer journey and to our family. Words can't explain how much that means. It's a good feeling to be on the other side and helping others in their challenge. We all miss Rock for sure.”
  • Margaret Bowler
    “I am so happy to support this wonderful cause and am so proud of you! Love, Mom ❤️”
    $776.25
    Received this donation 64 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Mom!! You're the best. Your love, faith, strength and attitude have always been an inspiration to all of us!”
  • Claire Thoms
    “Thank you Kevin, we appreciate you thinking of Rock. We would love to see you cycling through Wayne.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Claire, wow thank you!! Yes, I will probably do some riding in Wayne area. So many great trails around there, and I will let everyone know in advance. Yes, I think of Rock often, as we all do. John and I did a ride one September for the GCC and took Rock out for lunch afterwards. It was a great day.”
  • D.A. Davidson & Co
    $517.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you for your kind support!”
  • John and Anne Madden
    “Way to go Kev! Love your continued enthusiasm and dedication to this cause. Your remembrance of Rock is much appreciated and we know his fighting spirit lives on as you do your part to slay cancer and other confounding diseases.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Anne and John for your generous support! Doing this ride is the least I can do to help others,much like so many have helped me. We are looking forward to catching up with everyone this weekend. It's been far too long. Where does the time go?”
  • Anonymous
    $517.50
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much!! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!”
  • Timothy Doerr
    “Let’s go Kevin- ride like the wind. Like most of your Hackett friends we will get exercise vicariously through you”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 76 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Hah! Thanks so mucj Tim. I've yet to get a ride in outside this year for various reasons, so most of it will feel like the winds constantly against me. Still, looking forward to it as always. Hope all's well with the Doerr'a.”
  • Bill & Cindy Madden
    “Kevin, We appreciate your dedication and support to this cause, and thanks for including Rock in this years ride.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you Bill and Cindy! It was an easy choice including Rock this year. I think it was last year I saw Bill while I was doing a ride out along Fox River Trail. Maybe our paths will cross again this September.”
  • Jeffry Porter
    “Keep up the great work for a great cause, Kevin!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 64 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you Jeff and Natalie. Jeff, it you're ever looking for an extra for Stonewall Orchard this fall, let me know. Good luck with the other shoulder!”
  • Paul Manghera
    “Good luck Kevin! Looking forward to reading your September updates.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 76 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much, Paul! Your support and advisement over the years is very much appreciated. I really enjoyed the Home and Home golf this year. We need to do it again!”
  • Amy and Bob Jones
    “Go Kevin !!!! Thank you for all the great work you do for this worthy cause ~”
    $250
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Amy and Bob! I hope all's well with you, Trevor and Drew and that next year our paths will cross.”
  • Irwin and Wendy Steinberg via the Steinberg Family Fund
    $250
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Irwin & Wendy, thank you so much for your generous support! I will try to be better not hitting golf balls near your back yard, but appreciate the offers for beer when you are around and we are intruding on your property line! Truth is, it's Adam and Sean who are the one's constantly going at your home.”
  • Jeff Young
    “Go get it Kevin!!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Jeff, thank you SO much! The schedule is not going to allow any August warmup rides like we did last year. In fact, it looks like Sept will be my first outdoor riding in 2024. But maybe we can meet up for a Sept ride up your way, catch some pints after and watch football. Drinks on me!”
  • Doug Gosney
    $124.20
    Received this donation 69 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you Doug & Annie! Hoping we see you this fall. Good luck to the Pokes in the new B12! It should be an interesting year with all the changes.”
  • Peter Madden
    “Woohoo ride on Uncle Kevin 🤘🏻!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 56 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Peter!! Sorry we missed you on Saturday but have fun visiting with the boys today.”
  • Sean Moriarty
    “Enjoy the rides! Great outfits you have...”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 59 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thanks so much Sean!! Yes, I have an abundance of very cool riding jerseys. ;)”
  • Steve Davis
    “Kevin - awesome that you are continuing with this event. I hope you and the family are doing well.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 76 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you Steve and Hwee Voon! Unfortunately I won't be doing any rides in and around Indy this year, but it was fun last year and catching up with you. I hope Andrew is still riding! Hopefully with him coming to Chicago we'll get to see you more often. Bears game, maybe?”
  • Steven Kenney
    “Good luck on the ride!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 76 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thanks Steven! Sorry we'll miss you at the R8 BBQ but have a great time in New Hampshire.”
  • Adam Cavaliere
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Adam & Mandy! Very much appreciated!”
  • Alan Fleishman
    $103.50
    Received this donation 77 days ago
    Kevin Bowler
    Kevin
    “Thank you, Alan and Lynn!! Your support is much appreciated.”
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