Sep 11

ELI’S RIDE FOR A CURE AUGUST 2, 2014

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I wanted to first give you a heart felt thank you for being by my side today in the first annual Eli’s Ride For A Cure.  My best friend David Middleman and I were so happy to see all of you show your support, and ride in honor and memory of my HERO in life my son Eli.Eli loved music and art therapy during his many hospital stays. Because of this the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. donated $1,000.00 to A.I. duPont Hospital for Children| Nemours during Eli’s Ride For A Cure. I got word the music therapy department would love to purchase an acoustic electric guitar as well as 1 or 2 electric piano’s. I reached out to the foundation coordinator at Nemours AI duPont weeks ago

with this request and it came through. These instruments will not only be used by the children on the cancer floor but the whole hospital. Eli would love this because this gave him so much joy when he needed it most. GOD BLESS all of you that support the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation the children need us to STAND together in this FIGHT!Thank you for paying the respects to my son during our visit to Eli’s grave site this meant the world to me.

Brave Eli
www.BraveEli.com

DETAILS OF ELI’S RIDE FOR A CURE!!!!
All Motorcycles welcome.  Please join the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. as we RIDE FOR A CURE AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER. We will meet at Hannum’s Harley-Davidson Chadds Ford, PA at 9:30 am and kick stands up at 10:00 am. We will ride to Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. … We will make a donation to childhood cancer research.  We will than head to Northeast, MD to pay respect to my HERO in life my son Eli. We will than head over to the VFW 815 Turkey Point Rd North East, MD 21901 for lunch.  Each rider will get a memorial patch in memory of Eli.  The cost per rider is $20.00 and passenger is $10.00 the food will be at a discount remember we are trying to raise money to find a cure so we can’t put out the full cost for the food We hope you understand.  This event will be every year hosted by David Middleman and I.  Riding on my Harley was one of Eli’s special times in his life.  And so very special to me as I wear his helmet as I ride now.  Please tell everyone to please join this event.   If I invited you and you don’t ride please tell someone that does.  Thank you all so much.
****Rain date is Saturday August 9, 2014 same times……
NOTE: If you don’t ride and would like to still make a donation to this event meet us at noon at the VFW address above for lunch.

Sep 09

3rd Annual Flapjack Fundraiser

February 22, 2014 from 8:00 am till 10:00 am

 

To all of our family and friends that came out this year we look forward to seeing you February 22nd.   If you would like to join us for the 3rd Annual Flapjack Fundraiser just send $7.00 per ticket to Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation PO BOX# 33 Oxford, PA 19363 and write in the memo block how many tickets you would like.  They make for a wonderful Christmas gift.  Thank you to the OAHS Future Business Leaders of America they have helped in 2012 and 2013.  Also Helping Hands showed up to be our servers as well they also sold 81 tickets for the event this year. To my friends Alison McDougal Distenfeld, and her daughter Sophie I thank you for always being at this event.  Sophie is our youngest helper! She is so amazing and I love her.  The (FBLA), and Helping Hands (LEO CLUB) made this years event flawless, making it look easy. My son Austin your so AMAZING! thank you for being by my side.   I hold this event in February every year the reason for this is, March 1st is Eli Matthews day in Oxford, PA, as proclaimed by Mayor Henry. I ask you all to spread the word, and wear red and black that day, Eli’s favorite colors, in Eli’s memory and honor. Thank you, Eli’s Dad.

 

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Sep 09

Marble the Monkey is Bananas for the Cure

We did it because of you.  We have 50 Marble the Monkeys to swing to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on October 26, 2013!!!!!!!!
This year the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation with Paul Matthews would like to donate Marble the Monkey to children fighting childhood cancer in Pittsburgh’s Children’s Hospital. Just like Curly from last year, Marble is $19.99. $8 of… EVERY monkey goes to the foundation, and the Marble the Monkey goes to a sick child. There will be a couple events that you can come out and see Marble in person. Saturday, September 21 at the Nottingham Church Craft Fair, and Saturday, September 28th at the Apple Festival in Oxford. Last year event… between the fall and the spring, 150 Bears were purchased and nearly every one was donated back to a child fighting cancer.  Austin Matthews, Melody Matthews, and I will deliver Marble to the children and the best thing is we show them some love, and put a smile on their face.  If you are out of town and can’t make it please send $19.99 to the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation PO BOX# 33 Oxford, PA 19363 and write Marble in the memo block and we will ensure Marble get’s to Pittsburgh.  Thank you all so much.
Austin head Marble and I outside in the beautiful garden they have on the 6th floor.  This is before we left the hospital after handing out the Marble the Monkey’s to there new friends.   I want to tell you these children were so happy it took everything I had to hold it together.   As I was already aware no photos are allowed with the children I did not ask.  I will give you the best details to paint the picture.  First we met 4 year old Gabe now as soon as I laid eyes on him I almost lost it.  This little boy had a scar across is whole skull from ear to ear in a sig sag motion just like our Angle Eli had.  I got on his level and looked in his eyes and handed him Marble he smiled so big and bright eyed and kissed Marble on the head and hugged him.  I read him the note Morgan wrote for me to give to the child.    He than said to Austin and I ( I’m able to run ).  With so much excitement in his voice….   Then we met 2 year old Travis and he was so happy precious his mom said he is getting ready for a bone marrow transplant with tears in her eyes.  We read him the note from Emma.  We than met with 7 year old Noah he loved getting Marble as well.  I showed him the photos of Marble eating all the goodies last night in bed and he smiled through his mask as I could see it in his eyes.  He said that’s just like me…   We cannot thank everyone enough that donated a Marble back to The Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation.  You touched a child’s life.  These children are fighting for there lives and needed this.  We love all of you.  Thanks Paul, Ruth, and Austin.
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Aug 16

bELIeve Childhood Cancer Awereness Ribbon and Charm

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bELIeve Childhood Cancer Awareness Ribbon and Charm
The gold ribbon is the official ribbon of children with cancer worldwide.  This special one of a kind bELIeve childhood cancer ribbon was designed and created by Eli’s Dad, Paul.  The wings are for every Angel that has been taken too soon, the bELIeve is in honor and memory of our son Eli who bELIeved in a cure for this terrible disease.  Please support this FIGHT by purchasing a Lapel Pin, Charm or BOTH.  Please jo…in this event and comment below on how many of each you would like. Please send a check made out to (ESMLF) or Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc.  Mail to PO BOX# 33 Oxford, PA 19363.  In the memo block please write how many of each you would like and I will ship them ASAP. Please share this event with every friend on your Facebook wall.  Let’s get this around the world.
You must bELIeve in a cure, bELIeve in yourself, and show the color GOLD as we FIGHT childhood cancer not only in September for childhood cancer awareness, but every day 365 days a year until a cure is found.  Are you with me?  Let’s do this Eli warriors!  Stand together in this fight for all of the children around the world!
1.25″ X .5” Custom bELIeve Charms – $ 10.00 each – 1.2mm thick with dual plating – Charm loop and jump loop attachment – Each charm will arrive packaged in an individual poly bag – FREE – Shipping to the continental US, Alaska and Hawaii

1.25″ X .5 Custom bELIeve Lapel Pins – $ 10.00 each – 1.2mm thick with dual plating – 8mm post with rubber clutch attachment – Each lapel pin will arrive packaged in an individual poly bag – FREE – Shipping to the continental US, Alaska and Hawaii

Aug 06

3 rd Annual Eli’s Cruise for the Cure September 7, 2013 at Oxford Auto & Tire

Thank you Troy and Barb Miller for hosting this event for the 3rd year.  And everyone that came out to support us in this FIGHT against childhood cancer!!!!  What took place today touched my heart.  It looks like  we will need to move to a bigger location next year.  Troy and I will work on this, and let everyone know.  The location will be close to Oxford Auto & Tire and they will always be the host.  If you ever need work on your car or truck see Troy first.

“BIG RICK” THE “MUSIC MAN” ROCKED IT.  laddreider@msn.com

** Weather SUNNY over Oxford Auto & Tire**

OXFORD AUTO & TIRE

124 Barnsley Road, Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363

September 7, 2013

11:00 am – 3:00 PM

CARS, TRUCKS, BIKES WELCOME!

FOOD & DRINKS

LIVE DJ !

ELI AND ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND RAN BY BIG BROTHER AUSTIN ON-SITE

SOME HOT ROD’S FROM TODAY 9/7/2013

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Aug 01

NCDC’s Carwash and Lemonade Stand to Honor Eli’s Wishes to Find A Cure

Today touched my heart.  All of the children from Nottingham Country Day Care came together in this FIGHT against childhood cancer in Eli’s memory.  Everyone of these Eli warriors had fun, smiled a lot, ran around, and had a  blast.  These children raised $657.68 to help save children’s lives.  These children did good.  You see we can help the children by giving them a good foundation one with love, one with direction to do positive things for others.  You see we live in the best community in the USA.  We live in a place that we can make a difference.

Kid’s helping Kid’s FIGHT childhood cancer!!!!

8/10/2013 10:00 am till 1:00 pm

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Jul 19

Eli’s Stand Against Childhood Cancer

Family, Friends, and every Eli warrior out there this is Eli’s Dad and the President of the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation.  I would like to thank each and every one of you for all you do in this FIGHT.  Without you we would not be able to carryout Eli’s wishes to find a cure for childhood cancer.  As you can see we are able to donate $30,000.00 to Todd E. Druley, MD, PhD he is located at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.  Please watch this YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C23DDqpKq0   we will also donate $2,005.00 to Dr. Grant Challen, Ph.D. of Washington University School of Medicine as well.  The foundation also donates to Roberta’s House of Baltimore, Roberta’s House is a safe place where children, teens and adults discover that they are not alone in their grief and engage in mutual help.  Children with their families share their feelings, memories and experiences in an atmosphere of acceptance with the love and support of trained volunteers. We also donate to the Joy Hope Foundation to help families create a new memory never to forget the old memories of losing a child.  As you are aware we continue the Eli Seth Matthews Scholarship Fund to the Oxford Area High School as well.

On July 26, 2013 Austin, CURLY BEAR, and I will fly to St. Louis and Make a STAND!!!! Eli’s Stand against Childhood Cancer.  On that Friday afternoon we will go to the lobby in the hotel and pick up the 30 CURLY BEARS that I found out today are ready for us to arrive.  We will meet with Dr. Druley and deliver 30 CURLY BEARS to the children fighting for their lives.  We will than head over to the state of the art Lab http://druleylab.wustl.edu/ and gather some data on what our funding is doing in this FIGHT.  If anyone has an idea on how they can help just send an e-mail to BraveEli@zoominternet.net and I will help you along.  A positive word with a positive attitude causes positive results.  Thank you; Eli’s Dad.

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Jul 12

Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation And 400 Eli Warriors Raise Awareness At The Philadelphia Soul Game

To all of our friends and supporters of the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation that were present at the Philadelphia Soul game Friday night: THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!  You all do so much for the foundation that we wanted to thank you in that way.  Although I must tell you all that I was the one thankful!  To look out in the stands while I was on the field and see all of the red and black just made my heart swell with love and pride.  I could not do all this without your support!!!  We have decided to make this an annual event to show you all how much we appreciate all you do for us.  Please be sure to share the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/EliSethMatthewsLeukemiaFoundationInc?ref=hl  and www.braveeli.com with all of your friends.  We have something HUGE on the horizon and you will need to share it.  It’s coming soon and you don’t want to miss it!  Thank you all again for EVERYTHING!!!!

Matthew Logan Nichol

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Published on Jul 10, 2013

This is a 30 second clip that will be used on the big board at the upcoming Philadelphia Soul Arena Football Game on Friday July 12th to help gain awareness for childhood cancer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66GgcAqXMlM&list=UUgte8pLV7goqmKRdCbrZufw

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Jul 03

2nd Annual Car Wash For A Cure

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO THIS WONDERFUL EVENT.  TO OUR HOST KASSI ENGLAND YOUR EVENT RAISED $1,314.42 FOR THE ELI SETH MATTHEWS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION, INC.  AND $63.83 FOR THE ALEX’S FOUNDATION!!!!  THANK YOU FOR HELPING US CARRY OUT ELI’S WISHES TO FIND A CURE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER.
The young lady that joined the FIGHT and is our Host for this event is Kassi England
Sunday July 14, 2013 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm

Location: England’s Automotive 561 Lincoln Street  Oxford Pa 19363

come help carry out Eli’s wishes to find a cure for childhood cancer! get your car washed, and have some lemonade. Donations will support childhood cancer.

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May 22

3rd Annual Dodgeball For A Cure

UPDATE: Thank you Family and Friends for being a part of this event  Total raised $1,260.00 in this fight against childhood cancer!!!!

2/28/2013

 

To every single person that came out tonight to the 3rd annual Dodgeball event I want to thank you. To look up into the stands, and not see any seat’s left is truly touching!!!!! All of you kid’s are AMAZING!!!! To find a cure for childhood cancer this is what we must do FIGHT!!!!! All of you are Eli’s warriors now, and if you ever have an event or an idea just e-mail me at BraveEli@zoominternet.net.… Please visit www.BraveEli.com often so you can follow along and join us at other events. Thank you Eli’s Dad.

 

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