Jan 25
I have searched my heart for the right words to express my feelings of this day. Today we made a difference in the lives of so many children. You may never truly understand the sheer magnitude of what you have done. I am a father that struggles in this life. I’m a father that made …
Jan 25
On May 27, 2015 the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. will award the Eli Seth Matthews scholarship to a graduating senior from the Oxford Area High School for the fourth year in a row. This is awarded to a student that is going to study for a career in the medical field. The …
Jan 25
In May of 2014 Heather Homola was awarded the Eli Seth Matthews Scholarship. Heather is a truly remarkable young lady and was so touched that she was chosen for this honor. I’m so happy I got to talk to her and get to know her. Heather you have so much going for you and I bELIeve you …
Jan 14
Eli loved Motorcycles “Harleys” the most. That’s my Boy!!!! Are you ready for the 4th Annual Eli Seth Matthews Roar for a Cure Motorcycle and Car Show? Carrying out Eli’s wishes to find a Cure for Childhood Cancer. DATE: SATURDAY June 6, 2015 TIME: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM DJ BY BIG RICK & CLEVE …
Jan 11
The 5th Annual Eli’s Run will be on Saturday May 9th 2015 at the OAHS Cross Country Course rain or shine! The 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 9:00 am, and the 5k Run/Walk will be at 9:30 Participation Fee: Fun Run- $10; 5k Run/Walk- $20; Teams (for 5k only) – $90 (5 people maximum) …
Dec 23
“Eli’s Celebration” and “Brave Eli’s Ride for a CURE Against Childhood Leukemia” Carrying out Eli’s wishes to find a Cure May 2, 2015 We will start the festivities with “Brave Eli’s Ride For A Cure Against Childhood Leukemia”. Motorcycles were another passion of Eli’s, he loved to get on the Harley with me and ride! …
Dec 14
This is the 4th year that (FBLA) Oxford Area High School has hosted this amazing Dodgeball event to help fight childhood cancer. This event is only $5.00 per person to get in and watch these high school kids battle it out for a GREAT cause. My own son Austin will have a team called E-SQUAD. Location: …
Nov 28
Family and Friends, On January 20, 2011 was the darkest time in our family’s life. We had just lost our Eli and had an unspeakable pain in our hearts. One day the Mayor of Oxford, Geoffrey L. Henry called and told us something that truly honored us. He wanted to proclaim March 1st as ELI MATTHEWS DAY in …
Nov 28
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT NOVEMBER 29, 2014 @ Barnaby’s of Ridley!! Come help fight childhood cancer by picking up our “Calendar for a Cure”. All proceeds are donated to the Brave Eli foundation (www.braveeli.com). This is our 4th year for the calendar and a BIG thank you to everyone who helped out again. There will be drink …
Nov 27
Today November 27, 2014 you would be 14 years old. Eli not one second of any given day goes by that we don’t think of you. The unspeakable pain in our hearts will never go away as we miss you. Your smile would light up a room; your bravery was none I have ever witnessed …