I’m raising funds in memory for Asthma Australia
Matty had severe asthma all his
life, but he knew his triggers. He frequently took himself to hospital when he
had a serious asthma attack. And he always had his medication with him. In
fact, for the most part he managed it well.
And his asthma didn’t stop Matty
doing all the things he loved. As a boy he was a champion athlete, and as an
adult he was a passionate baseball player, rock climber and golfer. He loved
to travel and meet new people; he didn’t let his asthma slow him down.
But on an extra crisp morning in
April he was in his car on his way to work when he had a severe asthma attack.
By the time the paramedics arrived, he’d gone into cardiac arrest. He was on
life-support when Julie arrived at the hospital.
The doctor’s told me Matty was
brain dead.
I faced an agonising decision, I
agreed to turn off Matty’s life support. I knew at that heart wrenching moment
as we sat with Matthew, it was time. I couldn’t believe my eyes. He looked perfect.
His was a beautiful life cut too short due to the insidious disease of asthma.
Please make a donation in memory by using the 'Donate' button.
Sadly, more than 400 people die from asthma every year. I want a future where no lives are lost to asthma.
Your gift in memory will support ground-breaking research, provide evidence-based services and programs, and deliver education and training to help the 2.7 million Australians living with asthma live freely.
Thank you for your generous donation in memory.
All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
My Updates
Matty’s Story Why I have chosen to Fundraise
Monday 4th Sep The passing of life has been a powerfully shared experience. Matty aged 34years old, loved and lived a wonderful life, worked hard and touched the lives of many.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$620
Bakemate
$500
Julie Smith
Thank you Terry, Anna, Zoe & The Carlton Football Club for your generosity in providing Matty34 an Official 2022AFL Home Guernsey commemorating Carlton’s 2022 AFL Season. “Extraordinary Connections & Commitments” Donor Families DonateLife - OrganTissue Eye Donation Asthma Australia Matty34Legacy - Forever Grateful xx Lives Saved Making a Difference 💙😇💙
$232.10
Scots Baseball Club Inc
Donation from Raffle held during Matty34 Legacy Round
$150
Tysons Reef Hotel
DonateLife Matty34 Legacy Match Forever missed Forever Loved
$115
Julie Smith
Thank you Marj for donating your beautiful hand knitted rug for Matty’s Easter 🐣 prize congrats to the winner Malcolm, wonderful supporter of Matty34Legacy ‘grateful for everyone who has supported ‘X julz studio 🌷🐣🌷
$105.50
Huggard/brownlee Family
Thinking of our Matty.xx
$105.50
Adrian Gannon
Thinking of you Matty, you would be very proud of all the amazing work your Mum has done in you honour...well done Julie 😀
$105.50
Sean Meldrum
Always great to see you Julie and Warren, to remember and celebrate Matty, and to raise money towards a great cause
$105
Julie Smith
Studio ✂️ tin Passionately donated by Malcolm, Marg, Colin & Julie, Noelle & Lloyd, Betty, Grant Matty’s work & travel buddy when in the UK..
$100
Helen Canfield
Your cats are still going great after 12 years.Miss you heap ×××
$100
Helen Canfield
Matty the cats 🐱 are going great I think of you and the day you dropped them off at your mums.
$100
Sean Pearce
Passionate about everything Matty34 what a great bloke
$52.75
Kyle Wraight
Miss you Matty. Well done Julie. You are amazing x
$52.75
Glenys Rilen
Time for another Trivia night Matty. Great fun and raising awareness!!
$50
Warren
$50
Grant Thacker
We Worked Together We Lived Together We Travelled Together We Partied Together!
$50
Ratchel & Matt Mcmahon
Happy to Donate to Matty34 🩵
$42.20
M,m,c,j,n,l&r.
Donations from Colin, Julie Noelle,Lloyd,Marg,Malcolm & Robyn
$25
Julie Smith
Thank you for your kind donations- Noelle,Lloyd,Malcolm, Colin, Julie.Bev, Joan& Grant. Matty34 Appreciates X😇🙏
$21
Julie Smith
This is part payment of the previous donation thank you to all of the above people X 💙 Matty34
