Matt G: Fighter Pilot Fights Cancer
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Most of you probably already know that Matt (AKA "Roar" and "Matt Man") was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma and also needed last minute heart surgery due to cancer complications. As a healthy, fit, 32-year-old, with little cancer in his family history, this news has come as a complete shock to all of us.
Some info about Matt:
He Serves:
Captain Matt "Roar" Gardner is one of the most intelligent, hard-working, dedicated, and disciplined people out there. He's served as an F-15 and now F-35 Pilot in the Air Force, and was just named the "Flying Training Flight Commander of the Year" at the Major Command level.
(Yeah, that's him ^...He feels the need, the need for speed!)
He Loves:
As if that wasn't impressive enough, Matt is also an amazing husband and father. He is married to his gorgeous, supportive wife, Jeane, and they have 4 beautiful children together. His home is a place full of love, growth, and happiness!
(I mean, come on...they deserve a "Perfect Family Award")
He Gives:
On top of that, Matt has been dedicating a lot of time to making informative videos about Lymphoma, to help others who might have it and to keep family updated. Keep in mind, he's making these while feeling sick from chemo and somehow he keeps a smile on his face.
(Keep up with Matt's progress by checking his Youtube page: Matt G - Hodgkin Lymphoma updates )
He Battles:
Needless to say, Matt is akin to many superheroes. He saves the world, has the ability to fly, helps those in need, and takes care of his family. His next battle is against the evil villain, Cancer. "NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA MATT MAN!"
(Back in the day when "Matt Man" was created)
Funding:
Thankfully, the military is covering almost all of the cost of treatments. This GoFundMe will be for other expenses like:
- Travel costs for family and friends to help with his family
- Random expenses: like paying for child care, various foods and supplements, etc.
- Their Celebration Vacation! This motivational vacation is a Disney Cruise that they would like to take after he is done with treatments and is hopefully cured. This is his proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
- All extra money left over will be given to the Lymphoma Research Foundation . Matt is looking forward to donating a large check to help further the research and eventual cure for this terrible disease.
Any amount donated is greatly appreciated and will go to a good cause, whether it's supporting this amazing family or helping fund the research to beat this cancer in the future!
We also appreciate prayers and any other support that can be offered to Matt and his family. Matt has already felt such an outpouring of love from so many already. Thank you all so much for the support!!
#RoarStrong
#MattMan
#FighterPilotFightsCancer
#CancerSucks
Some info about Matt:
He Serves:
Captain Matt "Roar" Gardner is one of the most intelligent, hard-working, dedicated, and disciplined people out there. He's served as an F-15 and now F-35 Pilot in the Air Force, and was just named the "Flying Training Flight Commander of the Year" at the Major Command level.
(Yeah, that's him ^...He feels the need, the need for speed!)He Loves:
As if that wasn't impressive enough, Matt is also an amazing husband and father. He is married to his gorgeous, supportive wife, Jeane, and they have 4 beautiful children together. His home is a place full of love, growth, and happiness!
(I mean, come on...they deserve a "Perfect Family Award")He Gives:
On top of that, Matt has been dedicating a lot of time to making informative videos about Lymphoma, to help others who might have it and to keep family updated. Keep in mind, he's making these while feeling sick from chemo and somehow he keeps a smile on his face.
(Keep up with Matt's progress by checking his Youtube page: Matt G - Hodgkin Lymphoma updates )
He Battles:
Needless to say, Matt is akin to many superheroes. He saves the world, has the ability to fly, helps those in need, and takes care of his family. His next battle is against the evil villain, Cancer. "NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA MATT MAN!"
(Back in the day when "Matt Man" was created) Funding:
Thankfully, the military is covering almost all of the cost of treatments. This GoFundMe will be for other expenses like:
- Travel costs for family and friends to help with his family
- Random expenses: like paying for child care, various foods and supplements, etc.
- Their Celebration Vacation! This motivational vacation is a Disney Cruise that they would like to take after he is done with treatments and is hopefully cured. This is his proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
- All extra money left over will be given to the Lymphoma Research Foundation . Matt is looking forward to donating a large check to help further the research and eventual cure for this terrible disease.
Any amount donated is greatly appreciated and will go to a good cause, whether it's supporting this amazing family or helping fund the research to beat this cancer in the future!
We also appreciate prayers and any other support that can be offered to Matt and his family. Matt has already felt such an outpouring of love from so many already. Thank you all so much for the support!!
#RoarStrong
#MattMan
#FighterPilotFightsCancer
#CancerSucks
Organizer and beneficiary
Karissa Bell
Organizer
Crestview, FL
Matt Gardner
Beneficiary
