Heather Homola awarded the Eli Seth Matthews Scholarship 2014

In May of 2014 Heather Homola was awarded the Eli Seth Matthews Scholarship.   Heather is a truly remarkable young lady and was so touched that she was chosen for this honor.  I’m so happy I got to talk to her and get to know her.  Heather you have so much going for you and I bELIeve you will go very far in this life.

4th Annual Eli Seth Matthews Roar for a Cure Motorcycle and Car Show

Eli loved Motorcycles “Harleys” the most. That’s my Boy!!!!
Are you ready for the 4th Annual Eli Seth Matthews Roar for a Cure Motorcycle and Car Show? Carrying out Eli’s wishes to find a Cure for Childhood Cancer.
DATE: SATURDAY June 6, 2015 TIME: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
DJ BY BIG RICK & CLEVE 410-457-0470
FOOD, DOOR PRIZES AND FUN
AUSTIN, ELI’S BIG BROTHER WILL HAVE THE ELI AND ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND AT THE SHOW … **REGISTRATION FEE IS DONATION PER BIKE & CAR…
MOTORCYCLE CLASSES TO BE JUDGED
TROPHIES FOR 1ST 2ND AND 3RD PLACE IN EACH CLASS.
SPORTSTER CLASS
CUSTOM CLASS
ANTIQUE CLASS 1985 OR OLDER
SPORT BIKE CLASS
STREET STOCK CLASS
METRIC CLASS
*PEOPLES CHOICE
*LOUDEST PIPES CONTEST!!!!
CAR AWARDS
1ST PLACE CAR
1ST PLACE TRUCK
PEOPLES CHOICE
2nd Annual—-BEST BICYCLE CLASS FOR THE KID’S
**HOSTING THE EVENT:
“MISS OXFORD DINER”
233 SOUTH THIRD STREET
OXFORD, PA 19363
610-932-COKE
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5th Annual Eli’s Run

The 5th Annual Eli’s Run will be on Saturday May 9th 2015 at the OAHS Cross Country Course rain or shine!
The 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 9:00 am, and the 5k Run/Walk will be at 9:30
Participation Fee: Fun Run- $10; 5k Run/Walk- $20; Teams (for 5k only) – $90 (5 people maximum)
You must register by April 25th if you are on a team, and if you want a guaranteed T-Shirt! (Walk up registration will be accepted, but a T-Shirt is not guaranteed)
Awards: The top 3 male and female in each age group will receive an award
If you have any questions or would like a registration form, please email either Emma Wilkinson at emmanw73@gmail.com,  Jocelyn Golly at jgolly27@gmail.com, or Paul Matthews at BraveEli@zoominternet.net

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“Eli’s Celebration” May 2, 2015

“Eli’s Celebration”

and

“Brave Eli’s Ride for a CURE Against Childhood Leukemia”

Carrying out Eli’s wishes to find a Cure

May 2, 2015

We will start the festivities with “Brave Eli’s Ride For A Cure Against Childhood Leukemia”. Motorcycles were another passion of Eli’s, he loved to get on the Harley with me and ride! I have so many happy memories of my little boy holding onto me and the joy he had when we would go out. We want to honor his memory in this way.

After the RIDE is the party!

The Redmen’s Pavilion 114 Brick Rd,Oxford,PA19363 is set for Saturday May 2, 2015

4-6 pm will be the ride to Northeast, MD

*MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND*

from 6:00pm-11:00pm ( “Eli’s Celebration” ).

Get ready:

Tony “Prep” Entertainment, Inc.

“PREPared for any occasion!”

Over 50,000 SONGS

Also special guest will sing a few songs

Food prepared by JR’s BBQ

D.J.

Live Music

50/50 Raffle

Basket Raffles

Silent Auctions

$25 per person

For tickets go to http://www.braveeli.com/donations/ just type Eli’s Celebration in the note block and      tickets will be mailed ASAP…  Or send a check to Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc.          PO BOX #33 Oxford, PA 19363…Only 300 tickets will be sold to hurry we always sell out.

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4th Annual Dodgeball For A Cure

This is the 4th year that (FBLA) Oxford Area High School has hosted this amazing Dodgeball event to help fight childhood cancer.  This event is only $5.00 per person to get in and watch these high school kids battle it out for a GREAT cause.  My own son Austin will have a team called E-SQUAD.

Location: Oxford Area High School 705 Waterway Road Oxford, PA 19363

Date: Thursday February 18, 2015

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Mayor Geoffrey L. Henry Proclaims March 1st To Be ‘Eli Matthews Day’

Family and Friends, On January 20, 2011 was the darkest time in our family’s life. We had just lost our Eli and had an unspeakable pain in our hearts.  One day the Mayor of Oxford, Geoffrey L. Henry called and told us something that truly honored us. He wanted to proclaim March 1st as ELI MATTHEWS DAY in Oxford! He created a proclamation on February 21, 2011. We were so touched that he would honor our angel in this way.  We are so excited that so many people have come to support this day in our town. We love driving around Oxford and seeing all the signs and billboards with Eli’s name on them.  I would like to ask all of you reading this that own a business no matter the State, or Country you live in to post “March 1st Eli Matthews Day help fight childhood cancer visit www.BraveEli.com” on your sign. Eli touched so many people in his life and even now continues to do so from Heaven. March 1st is quickly approaching. We hope that you will all continue to support this day by wearing red and black which were Eli’s favorite colors! Thank you all so very much for your continued support, kind words and prayers. They mean so much to my Family.

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4th Annual Bonedaddys Tattoo Calendar For A Cure Release Party!!!

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT NOVEMBER 29, 2014 @ Barnaby’s of Ridley!! Come help fight childhood cancer by picking up our “Calendar for a Cure”. All proceeds are donated to the Brave Eli foundation (www.braveeli.com). This is our 4th year for the calendar and a BIG thank you to everyone who helped out again.  There will be drink and food specials, raffles and giveaways, beautiful calendar ladies, and it’s always a GREAT time. Hope to see you there!! PLEASE SHARE THIS POST — with Amy Griffith, Paul Matthews, Devon Hembree, Cris Tina, Mike Allebach, Jenn Small, Kimberly Leszak, Alexis Marissa, Sarah Star-Bar, Sarah Hirst, Laura Brophy, Brynn Elaine Weaver, Allyson Lynch and Sara Disciascio.

Thank you all so much for doing this.  Some people don’t understand the meaning behind tattoo’s, but all of you taking the time to put this AMAZING calendar together touches my heart.   Again a BIG thank you goes out to all of the best Tattoo artist around at Bone Daddys Tattoo for putting these AMAZING tattoo’s on each of the beautiful ladies making this calendar come to life.

Thank you Mike Allebach for taking these wonderful photos.

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HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN ELI

Today November 27, 2014 you would be 14 years old.  Eli not one second of any given day goes by that we don’t think of you.  The unspeakable pain in our hearts will never go away as we miss you.  Your smile would light up a room; your bravery was none I have ever witnessed in my life.  We miss hugging you.  We miss kissing you.  We miss watching what funny things you might say or do.  We miss waiting for you to come downstairs just to see what  cool clothes you would pick out for the day.  Most of all we just miss holding you in our arms telling you how much we love you.  Happy Birthday in Heaven Eli we Love you with all of our hearts sweet Angel.  Love Mom Dad and Big brother Austin.

Everyone please watch these videos.  Turn up the volume.

My HERO in life my son Eli.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmfu2_v3LgQ

The HERO inside you Eli’s song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j0FCVj8RJc

Brave Eli
Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc.
#bELIeve
#BraveEli
www.BraveEli.com

Ruth Ann Matthews

 

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PADDY THE PENGUIN 11/22/2014

Please join me in prayer for Princess   Juliana she is a sweetheart and just 4 years old.   She will have surgery Monday morning as they try to remove a brain tumor.  These PADDY THE PENQUIN’S were delivered in memory of my HERO in life my son Brave Eli, and in memory of Dawn Hibberd and Alberto Soto.

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 Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc.

Frank Claudio, Sherry Madonna Soto, Joe Soto, Wanda Soto

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4th Annual Flapjack Fundraiser

February 21, 2015 from 8:00 am till 10:00 am

 

To all of our family and friends that came out this year we look forward to seeing you February 21st.   If you would like to join us for the 4th Annual Flapjack Fundraiser just send $7.00 per ticket to Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation PO BOX# 33 Oxford, PA 19363 and write in the memo block how many tickets you would like.  You can also go to www.BraveEli.com and click the donate button just type Flapjack in the note block.  They make for a wonderful Christmas gift.  Thank you to the OAHS Future Business Leaders of America they have helped in 2012, 2013, and 2014.  Also Helping Hands showed up to be our servers as well they also sold 100 tickets for the event this year.  The (FBLA), and Helping Hands (LEO CLUB) made this years event flawless, making it look easy. My son Austin your so AMAZING! thank you for being by my side.   I hold this event in February every year the reason for this is, March 1st is Eli Matthews day in Oxford, PA, as proclaimed by Mayor Henry. I ask you all to spread the word, and wear red and black that day, Eli’s favorite colors, in Eli’s memory and honor. Thank you, Eli’s Dad.

**This event will sell out.  Only 400 tickets will be sold so hurry.

 

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