Support Matt’s Place During Erie Gives 2025

This year, 88 Live To Ride is participating in Erie Gives 2025 — and we’re rallying support for one very special project: Matt’s Place.

Matt’s Place is more than just a piece of land. It’s a community space in the making — a peaceful, 6-acre property in West Springfield, PA that was gifted to 88 Live To Ride. With the help of volunteers, supporters, and friends, it’s being transformed into a welcoming, multi-use gathering place for events, programs, sports, and outreach.

We envision Matt’s Place as a lasting tribute to Matt’s legacy and a place where the community can come together — but we need your help to finish bringing it to life.

What Your Donation Supports

Funds raised during Erie Gives 2025 will go directly toward the continued development and renovation of Matt’s Place. That includes:

• Building repairs and renovations

• Meeting key state-mandated building codes

• Creating usable space for public events and programs

• Preparing the grounds for community gatherings and recreational use

  
  

These improvements are necessary to meet public building codes and make Matt’s Place accessible, safe, and welcoming for all.

How to Donate

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, you can support Matt’s Place through Erie Gives:

• Online: Visit ErieGives.org from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• By Phone: Call 814-454-0843

• By Mail: Checks must be received by Tuesday, August 5th. Mail to:The Erie Community Foundation459 West 6th StreetErie, PA 16507

  
  

A Community Effort

Matt’s Place is a program of 88 Live To Ride, a nonprofit dedicated to rider safety, family support, and community outreach. With your help, we can turn this property into a space for local sports, educational programs, family events, and more — all in honor of a young man whose love for racing and giving back continues to inspire us every day.

Let’s finish what we started — and build something that will serve the community for generations to come.