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In memory of Matty

By Julie Smith

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.

Please Support My Fundraiser

Raised

$56,806

My Goal

$500

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$25
Could provide resources such as Asthma First Aid and an Asthma Action Plan, and information on how to live well with asthma.
$50
$50 could fund an Asthma Education Kit for a community nurse. This enables a community nurse to train people in device technique, helping them to manage their asthma.
$100
Can enable an Asthma Educator to provide life-saving information to someone who calls the 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) information line.
$500
Could go towards research into preventing and treating asthma. The Asthma Australia Research Program is the country’s only fund dedicated exclusively to asthma research.

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My Updates

Matty’s Life Lives On through Organ Eye & Tissue Donation

Monday 4th Sep

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.
By fundraising and raising awareness, I hope that breakthroughs can be achieved by Asthma Australia, that will prevent other families experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Remembering Matty

Monday 4th Sep
Matty 34 Legacy

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

$212.77

Julie

14.04.2025 Matty’s 12th Anniversary, Donated woollen blanket by Marj so grateful, Grateful to everyone who donated in Memory of Matthew and his 2 Legacies Asthma Aust, DonateLife ❌❌

$150

Tysons Reef Hotel

DonateLife Matty34 Legacy Match Forever missed Forever Loved

$116.05

Julie Smith

clients generosity of ‘Tips’ for the love of Matty THANK YOU 🙏 If one life can be saved it’s worth the effort 🩵Honour Hope Happiness Malcolm Colin Julie Julie Noelle Lloyd Marj Betty 😘😇😘

$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