On December 5th, Matt received life-altering news: he was diagnosed with Mast Cell Leukemia, a rare and aggressive form of leukemia with an even rarer mutation. There is currently no specific targeted treatment proven effective through clinical trials because of how rare his situation is, resulting in a longer and more uncertain treatment plan for Matt. There was no warning and no time to prepare. One week after his diagnosis, he began intensive treatment.

Though he is receiving care from the best doctors in Boston, the road ahead will be long and difficult. Over the next few months, Matt will endure treatment with the goal of reaching remission, followed by a bone marrow transplant. The current expected timeline is 18 months or more. This process is physically exhausting, emotionally overwhelming, and demands extraordinary strength and resilience.

Matt is facing this challenge with determination and courage, focusing fully on his recovery. But while he fights for his health, his family is facing financial strain and uncertainty. Between time away from work and medical and daily living expenses, the impact is significant.

We are asking for support to help offset:

· Loss of income during treatment and recovery. Matt will be unable to return to his role in a public school for the foreseeable future.

· Medical treatments and expenses not covered by insurance. Because his diagnosis is so rare, there has been a struggle to get insurance to cover some of the necessary treatments.

· Out-of-pocket costs related to care.

· Ongoing household and home maintenance.

Any contribution, no matter the amount, will help ease the burden and allow Matt and his family to focus on what matters most—his healing.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. Whether you donate, share this page, or keep Matt in your thoughts, it truly makes a difference.

A statement from Matt:

“In early December, I was diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia called Mast Cell Leukemia. My treatment began a week later and so, the Marathon to Recovery is underway. This will in no way be a sprint. I will be running for at least the next 18 months. The first part is reaching remission and then comes a bone marrow transplant. There was no prep or training for what I'm about to endure. Regardless, I'm committed to whatever it takes in crossing the finish line. We will be grateful for any contribution and welcome you as we run this Marathon together.”