He hopes to raise around $100,000 for Biking for Baseball, a Denver-based nonprofit that helps raise awareness and money for Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. “I want to raise awareness and encourage people to become mentors themselves,” Stoltz told ABC News. "I’m taking donations and as people hear about it, a lot of people are willing to donate and every single penny goes to Biking for Baseball.”
Stoltz, a recent University of Wisconsin graduate, kicked off his ride April 7 in Seattle, the day after he attended a Mariners game at Safeco Field. He's already hit the 5 in California, and is on his way to Pheonix
Stoltz says the stadium he is most looking forward to is the one where his 11,300 mile ride will end, Miller Park in Milwaukee on October 3rd.
“I’m really looking forward to Milwaukee because that means I complete it all and I’ll have family and friends there to welcome me back,” he said.
Stolz has so far raised over $13,000 for Biking for Baseball.
"A lot of what we’re doing is awareness," he said. "There’s no financial amount you can place on people becoming mentors and influencing kids."
If you'd like to help donate to Stoltz's cause or find out more about Biking for Baseball, click here https://www.bikingforbaseball.org/ . https://www.facebook.com/matt.stoltz.526?fref=ts
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