Entries by Kyle Digiantonio

Matthew Thomas Breaks Record on Hydro Bike Ride from Catalina to Newport Beach!

Yes, he did it again, only this time faster! In 2022, after battling fierce seas and getting blown off-course his time was over 11 hours. (This inaugural ride was the subject of the well-received 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival Entry “Putting Ability in Disability”.) In 2023 Matt’s time was 9 hours, 2 minutes. This year, […]

Positive Matters Organization Fundraiser at Balboa Island Museum was a Huge Success!

  The Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach hosted Matthew Thomas’ 3rd Annual Hydro Bike Ride fundraiser to benefit Positive Matters Organization with food and libations – along with a silent auction that was a terrific success. (Matt is pictured with Jim “Poorman” Trenton of Costa Mesa’s KOCI 101.5 FM) Additional auction items of fine art, […]

Matt Thomas 3rd Annual Catalina to Newport Hydrobike Ride, October 13, 2024!

Get your portable chairs, sunscreen and banners ready, because Matt Thomas is pedaling across the Pacific Ocean on his trusty Hydro Bike from Catalina to Newport Beach AGAIN – on Sunday, October 13, 2024 will mark the 3rd Annual Hydro Bike Ride. Matt is leaving Avalon, Catalina at 7:30am Saturday morning and plans to arrive […]

         

Short Re-Cap Video of the 1st Annual Matthew Thomas Charity Golf Tournament!

Got 3 minutes? Relive the fun & festivities of the 1st Annual Matthew Thomas Charity Golf Tournament, held on February 17, 2023 at the Newport Beach Golf Club. If you were there, you are probably in this video. The next tournament is planned for April 18th, 2024! Visit this website often between now and then […]

Watch Matt’s 2023 Catalina to Newport Hydrobike Ride Segment on ABC Channel 7 News!

In case you missed it when it aired, here is the profile produced by ABC Channel 7’s Tony Cabrera on Matt’s recent Catalina to Newport Beach hydrobike pedal! Click the link below to watch: Newport Beach man overcomes odds, uses ocean hydro-bike ride to inspire, raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries – ABC7 Los Angeles […]

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