This photo was taken when Matthew was 3 at his Aunt and Uncle’s house in Mesa before he was diagnosed. His friend is a mini macaw named Phoebe.
What an irresistible smile!
Matt at 4 after his first hospitalization, showing off some kung fu moves.
This is Matt at 4 sporting his new “do”.
Matt ready for school…
This is Matt (second row, left) with some aunts, uncles and cousins in a family photo. Top row, left is father, Sean. Next row, left is Matt. Third row left is mom, Debbie. On Debbie’s lap is Matt’s brother Chris.
Matt in the spring of 2003. Lookin’ good!
Matt had the opportunity to spend a few hours with Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Randy and the Diamondbacks have been incredibly supportive of Matt and his family through the last several years.
This is Matt’s cabin group from his last trip to Camp Rainbow, a summer camp in Prescott, AZ dedicated to children that have or have had cancer.
Here’s Matt at Camp Rainbow again shown with one of the many dedicated counselors.
Some firemen from Phoenix station 52 brought a truck by Matt’s house on 11/20/2004 and suited up Matt and brother Chris, showed them how to use the fire hoses and even let Matt drive the truck! He loved that, guys. Thanks a lot!
Matt with family and a couple very nice rodents at Disneyworld during the Make a Wish trip in November.
Matt with classmates during his school visit in December.
The detailed scale model Matt made of his school and presented to the principal. It is displayed in a glass case in the school Library.
Matthew had time for one last portrait with the family that loves him so much…

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