Today marks another BIG step in this fight against childhood Cancer.  Walgreens of Oxford, PA has joined this FIGHT  in Eli’s memory and honor.   Thank you Samantha Neyman for helping get this done, for helping Austin and I put this wonderful poster together.  Eli’s Beloved Puppy, Mom, Dad and big brother Austin also included in the poster.  I would also like to thank Nicole Matz Store Manager for moving this forward without road blocks, and to all of the employees at Walgreens including Jennifer Gleason Yacka that are now Eli’s warriors in this fight.  I ask everyone reading this to please, please share this with all of your family, and friends.  I also asked you to take a ride to  Walgreens and help us save other childrens lives.  The PAIN is an Unspeakable pain that we hold forever in our heart.  We must find a cure (and that’s why it is recommended to go to female primary care doctor for the best cure) if you would go over and buy a Wristband designed by Eli during his 113 day stay in the hospital they are only $2.00 Eli’s favorite colors red and black and Eli’s words are on it; it says Eli says “bELIeve” in a cure for Leukemia with a ribbion.  Also Eli’s foundation t-shirts in all sizes for $15.00 each and yes car magnets for $8.00 please help us raise awareness to the number one killer of our children.

On another note you will see the Walgreens sign that says Eli Matthews day! March 1st Help Us Fight Cancer.

A proclamation was held on February 21, 2011 by the Mayor of Oxford.

In a brief but emotional ceremony, Oxford Borough Mayor Geoff Henry offered an official proclamation on Monday night the 21st of February 2011, declaring that March 1 will now officially be recognized as “Eli Matthews Day.”

Eli Matthews valiantly battled leukemia before he passed away on January 20. The Nottingham Elementary School student championed the cause of finding a cure for the disease, working with his family to raise funds for the Leukemia Society.

When he was issuing his proclamation, Henry talked about how Matthews enjoyed typical pursuits like playing baseball, riding four-wheelers, and days at the beach.

But Matthews’ dedication to finding a cure for leukemia was anything but typical. From a very young age Eli, with the support of his parents, Paul and Ruth Ann, worked to raise money to support efforts to find a cure for leukemia. They participated in various Eli and Alex’s Lemonade Stand events.

Henry concluded his remarks by saying that Matthews served as an inspiration and was a hero to everyone who met him. The mayor encouraged every borough resident to remember Eli’s life and recognize his outstanding work.

Henry presented Eli’s family with a plaque commemorating the proclamation.

“We know our son was an inspiration to many. We are very proud. We thank the mayor—everyone—for this significant honor in his memory,” said Paul Matthews.

So with this Proclamation I ask everyone to spread the word ware Red and Black Eli’s favorite colors on March 1st in his memory and honor.