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Matt Gonzalez-Rappe

Journey of Hope 2026

In 2023 my roommate and I signed up to participate in the Journey of Hope as Cyclists on the Trans America route. This year, I have decided to participate again, but this time as a crew member.


My first Journey of Hope was a life-changing experience, and challenged me both physically and mentally. I got to meet some incredible people in the team and at friendship visits, and to see parts of the country I had never seen before, all while raising money for a great cause.


One of the highlights of my trip was the incredible crew, they were essential to our success, and that is why I've decided to become a crew member for 2026. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to return and cannot wait to see what experiences this summer will bring.


ODH,

Matt

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$1,825

My goal

$3,500

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Received 5 Donations

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My updates

50% RAISED!

Saturday 31st Jan
Hello Everyone,

Thanks to your incredibly generous donations I have met 50% of my goal only a week and a half after starting!

Brothers, family, friends, mentors, and kind strangers, I truly appreciate your generosity. If you would like to help but cannot donate, you can also share this page with people who may be interested in supporting the cause. Any amount of exposure is greatly appreciated.

Thanks again!

$1000 Raised!

Thursday 29th Jan
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone. We have officially raised over 1000 dollars.  This means 30% of the goal has been achieved.

Just over a week ago, on Tuesday, is when I decided I would be participating in the Journey of Hope for a second time. I had no idea that a week later, fifteen of you would have helped me towards my goal so much.

Thank you again!

Thank you and Donation Matching

Monday 26th Jan
First of all, I want to thank everyone who has donated so far! In four days, we have raised over $400.

This week, The Ability Experience is doing a $500 donation match. If before January 31st we can raise at least $500 more, they will give me a $500 donation credit, meaning each dollar donated until then can count as two dollars. I sincerely appreciate any donation, no matter how small. If you can't donate, please consider sharing my page with your friends and family.

Thank you all!

Thank you to my donors

$500

Karan Seroy

Best of luck

$262.50

Grace + Scott Rappe

$105

Kurt Ingerick

Proud of you! ODH

$105

John Smith

$105

Taylor Brooks

Go get em Matt! Barmada 2.0

$105

Mom/dad Gonzalez-rappe

Proud of you Matti

$105

Jeffrey Flagg

Good luck! - ODH Jeffrey

$85.05

Victor Santiago

$75

Matthew

Go for it Matias!

$52.50

Jack Bradford

Love to see you tackling the beast again and am proud to have been on your OG team. Keep grinding, keep smiling, and kill it out on the road

$52.50

Donald

$50

Noam Arenstein

$42

Bob Finnerty

From Omega (Purdue) to RIT chapter. Go get it!

$41.60

Brian Villarreal-canavan

Go Gonzo Go

$40

Michael Reizenstein

$26.25

Benjamin Wilson

$21

Duncan Small

$21

Liv Rizzo

good luck!

$20

Scott Sheehan

$10.50

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