Doing Good, One Mile at a Time - My Journey of Hope!
Thank you for supporting my Journey of Hope fundraising page and for believing in the mission of The Ability Experience. Your generosity directly supports programs that promote inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity for people with disabilities—and I am deeply grateful to have you alongside me in this effort.
I’ve always believed that the gifts we’re given in life carry a responsibility to serve others. For me, philanthropy isn’t about charity—it’s about community. It’s about using my time, energy, and abilities to stand with people and communities who are too often overlooked. The outdoors, shared challenge, and brotherhood have always been places where I’ve found connection, and Journey of Hope brings all of those together in service of something far greater than myself.
One of the reasons I chose to join Pi Kappa Phi was its commitment to Ability Experience and hands-on service. As the only national fraternity to establish and maintain its own nonprofit, Pi Kappa Phi sets a powerful standard for leadership rooted in action. Journey of Hope embodies that mission by turning miles into meaning and endurance into advocacy.
Growing up, many of my closest friends were neurodivergent, and I never saw them as anything other than friends. More recently, discovering my own ADHD gave me a deeper sense of empathy and perspective—an understanding that challenges often go unseen, and support can change everything. It reminded me how meaningful it is to know that someone is fighting at your back.
This summer, I ride to learn about sacrifice, integrity, and service. Every mile is a commitment to celebrating ability, breaking down barriers, and building a more inclusive world. Thank you for being part of that journey with me.
My achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my donors
$518.22
Edward Rappoport
$518.22
Edward Rappoport
$514
Daniel And Jennifer Colimon
Congratulations Nicolas, and the entire TransAmerica Team! We are so proud of what you have accomplished and the joy that you brought to people across the country!
$514
Shannon Hutcheson
Woo hoo!
$500
The Colimon-howes Family
Good luck Nicolas!
$500
Gowon Burns
We love you and support your good work! You can do it! Whoo hoo!!!!!
$500
Bowers Hamilton Charitable Gift Fund
$500
Daniel And Jennifer Colimon
$500
Joshau Rappoport
$300
Anonymous
Very impressive undertaking! Thanks for working towards such a worthy cause.
$262.50
Deep And Dana Hooper
$262.50
Roblox Matching Gift
Matching gift for Deep & Dana Hooper
$262.50
Sandra And Eddie Saenz
We are with you all the way! Cheering you on from Texas.
$262.50
Carlos And Melissa Vela
Best of Luck!!! Have an awesome experience!!!
$262.50
Maria Amelia Calaf
Good luck and have fun!
$262.50
Lisa Nordstrom
$260
Manza Family
You can do it Nick! Enjoy the ride.
$250
Jaime Aguirre
Good luck Nic! We’ll be cheering you on from Austin!
$210
David & Mary Overton
Proud of you! Have a fun and safe experience.
$157.50
Anthony Mccoy
Be safe and don’t forget to HAVE FUN! Excited for you 🙌🏽
$157.50
Larry Deniston
$157.50
Dionne Carrasco
Go Nick!!
$105
Julie Klaz
Great job!!!
$105
Anonymous
Go Nick so proud of you. Cannot believe you have done over 4k miles!!!
$105
Sue Janney
Good Luck! We love you Mikey, Jack and Family
$105
Scott Unger
$105
Leslie Dominick
Nicolas, You are a remarkable young man, & you’ve chosen a cause very close to my heart. THANK YOU
$105
Ed, Fran And Fritz
Proud of you, Nic!
$105
Eva Kulczycki
Good luck, Nicolas!
$105
Jane Corwin
Yay! Nicolas! So proud of you! Good luck! Love, Aunt Jane❤️
$105
Anonymous
$105
Franchelle Dorn
So proud of you! Fran, Ed, and Fritz Dorn
$105
Lisa, Darrell And Sami
Congrats!
$105
Brian And Nancy Levack
$105
Anonymous
Good luck Nick and hope you make it all the way and stay safe and healthy.
$100
Dominique And Jon Swanson
You got this Nicolas! We’re proud of you!
$78.75
Richard Farnham
Amazing undertaking. All my best to you.
$78.75
Vonnie Lou Morris Neufeld
Way to go!! Amazing endeavor!
$75
Brian And Magali
Thank you for doing this, Nicolas!! Best wishes!!
$75
Lumi Altschuler
You got this kiddo!!
$54
Kayna Levy
What an accomplishment!!!
$52.50
Anonymous
Bonne chance, Nic!
$52.50
Crystal Brown
Inspirational!
$52.50
Dominic Gewecke
$52.50
Mark Rangel
Rangel’s love you man
$52.50
Jessica Baker
$52.50
Madge Darlington & Lisa Moore
Go Nick!
$52.20
Gail Lukas
$50
Anonymous
$50
The Camp Family
Keep Pedaling!
$42
Jackie Howard
Nicolas! This is absolutely incredible! I’m so inspired and I would love the opportunity to follow your progress and possibly come cheer you or even ride with you for some miles while you’re out there to support you!! Please let me know if there is a way to follow your progress and cheer you while you take this on!
$26.25
Tasia Rodrigues
YOU GOT THIS!!
$26.25
Tricia Hynes
$23
Anonymous
$21
William Cauthern
ODH⚔️
$20
Josephine Swanson
way to go cousin! so proud of you!
$10.50
Aidan Chow
Just got the postcard today am in need of another and some stickers you can either send it to Myrtle or pu with them 🥰 Congrats on reaching 8k and JOH miss you
$10.50
Zoë Howes
congratulations cuz!!!
