Our son, Matt has inoperable throat cancer. Matt and his wife, Lauren, have a long hard road ahead of them for the next 7 weeks as they navigate daily trips to Philadelphia for radiation and chemotherapy.

Matt and Lauren have come such a long way through a journey that at times seemed insurmountable. It hasn't been easy but they arrived on the other side as a better, stronger and loving couple and as really great parents to their 3 children. They are both very involved with Marley's Pennridge swimming and water polo and with Jameson scooter and Parker's skateboarding at the Free Fall skate park in Quakertown. Matt truly loves volunteering and mentoring the kids in the action sports community.

Now here we are again..a new challenge.

The emotional, mental, physical, and financial impact is huge. With loss of income comes additional expenses on top of that. Matt's journey started several months ago to get through testing and get to a diagnosis. Now his treatment will begin. It's going to be a long, rough road but part of Matt and Lauren's experiences and support groups have taught them a level of acceptance and such strength to tackle this together.

Their children's lives are changed. They will live through and see things that their lives before this didnt include. Of course, Matt and Lauren are trying their very best to keep the kids lives as normal as possible working around the inescapable limits. Matt and Lauren have a wonderful support system of family and friends that have been asking how they can help. That's why we are starting a Go Fund Me for them. We know things aren't easy for anyone and truly appreciate any support you offer.