88 Live to Ride Inc

Matt’s Place is a program of 88 Live to Ride, a nonprofit begun twenty-two years ago and 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.

Matt’s Place is named in memory of Matt Bartosek, a 2002 Northwestern High School graduate who was deeply involved in both athletics and his community. He died while competing at the inaugural ATV Olympics held in Gainesville, FL on January 3, 2003.  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:

1. Building repairs and renovations


2. Meeting key state-mandated building codes


3. Creating usable space for public events and programs


4. 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.

Help us finish what we started — and build something that will serve the community for generations to come.