Help Matt Restore His Legacy After Devastating Shop Fire

On Thursday night, the shop Matt was renting from a friend caught fire—and in a matter of hours, everything was gone.

Matt lost all of his tools, including his welder, air compressor, and body tools. But this wasn’t just equipment—it was a legacy. Many of the tools had been passed down to him from his dad and his grandpa. Generations of skill, dedication, and passion went into collecting them. They helped shape Matt into his passion for auto body work and guided him into the line of work he loves most.

This fire didn’t just take away tools—it took away pieces of his family’s history. And we’re not ready to say goodbye to that legacy. We’re not ready to let it end here, especially with our own son still so young. We want to be able to pass this passion down to him one day too, just like it was passed to Matt.

We’re reaching out to friends, family, and our community to help Matt get back on his feet. Every donation—no matter the size—will go toward replacing essential equipment and helping him get back to doing what he loves most.

If you’re able to give, share, or send a few kind words our way, we appreciate it more than you know. Thank you for helping us keep this dream—and this legacy—alive.

With love and gratitude,

Cat & Matt