HOT WHEELS FROM HEAVEN (ADOPT A STATE)

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We are sending 40 HOT WHEELS to one children’s hospital in every state.  We will send to all 50 Sates.  If you wish to adopt a hospital it’s simple just make a post under this event the state you wish to send HOT WHEELS to then mail a check for $40.00 to Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. PO BOX# 33 Oxford, PA… 19363 or click this link and donate $40.00 http://www.braveeli.com/donations/  …  We will purchase 40 HOT WHEELS and mail them to the children fighting cancer.  Please do not click going if you don’t wish to help.  Once you click going please pick a state and send the funds.  We are doing this because someone took the HOT WHEEL CARS FROM MY SONS GRAVE SITE!!!!  I decided to turn this negative act into a kind hearted act of goodness.  Thank you all so much let’s do this!!!!
NOTE: If you pick the same state as someone else and wish to still help we will use the funds to FIGHT childhood cancer!!!!

HOT WHEELS FROM HEAVEN HAVE BEEN SENT TO ALL 50 STATES!!!!

Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh, PA

St. Jude Children’s Hospital Memphis, TN

John Hopkins Children’s Hospital Baltimore, MD

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA-Carl J Mir Adopted this state

Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital in Virginia-In memory of Declan-Diana Williams Casey Adopted this state.  Also sending additional HOT WHEELS FROM HEAVEN from Jeri Roma-Santine

Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for children in Delaware, and Florida-Amber Roark, and Taylor Adopted these states

Children’s Mercy South, Kansas-Kim Anderson Adopted this state

Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC- Brian MacKenzie Adopted this state

St. Louis Children’s Hospital-Paul Matthews Adopted this state

Children’s Hospital of New Jersey-Jeri Roma-Santine Adopted this state

Texas Children’s Hospital Houston in loving memory of 12 year old Ariel Leal-    James Lee Adopted this state

Kapiolani Medical Center for Children 1319 Punahou St, Honolulu, HI 96826-Charlie Price Adopted this state

Children’s Hospital New Orleans, LA 200 Henry Clay Ave New Orleans, LA 70118-Michelle Meerkat-Houser Adopted this state

Children’s Hospital Colorado 13123 East 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045-Betty Kramer Adopted this state.

Children’s Hospital Providence Alaska 3200 Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 Adopted by Nichole Hendrickson

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10065 Adopted by Molly Dixon

Mattel Children’s Hospital 757 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095 Adopted by Meg McComsey

Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital 7 Richland Medical Park Columbia, SC 29203 Adopted by Nichole Hendrickson

Cheyenne Children’s Hospital 301 House Ave. Ste. 405 Cheyenne, WY 82001 Adopted by Mike Hendrickson

GEORGIA (Jennifer Jennifer McKeon Middleman and Rachel Middleman) Children’s Hospital of Georgia Attn: Child Life Advocate on the Children’s Cancer Floor 1446 Harper St Augusta, GA 30912

ALABAMA (Brian MacKenzie) Children’s of Alabama Attn: Child Life Advocate on the Children’s Cancer Floor Child Life Program 1600 7th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233

IDAHO (Brian MacKenzie) St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital Attn: Child Life Advocate on the Children’s Cancer Floor 190 E Bannock St Boise, ID 83702

KENTUCKY (Brian MacKenzie) Kentucky Children’s Hospital Attn: Child Life Advocate on the Children’s Cancer Floor 800 Rose St Lexington, KY 40536

NEBRASKA (Karen Cook) Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Attn: Child Life Advocate on the Children’s Cancer Floor 8200 Dodge St Omaha, NE 68114

ARKANSAS (Alonzo and Nichole) Arkansas Children’s Hospital Attn: Childlife Advocate on the Cancer Floor 1 Children’s Way Little Rock, AR 72202-3591

ILLINOIS (The Fricano and Fidler Families) IN MEMORY OF DAVID GARZA JR 9-5-07 to 9-23-07 Comers Children’s Hospital Attn: Childlife Advocate on the Cancer Floor University of Chicago 5721 S Maryland Ave Chicago, Ill 60637

NEW HAMPSHIRE (MARK SHEA) Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchock Attn: Childlife Advocate on the Cancer Floor 100 Hitchock Way Manchester, NH 03104

OHIO (Misty, Dickie, Haley, Emma, and Steve) Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Attn: Childlife Advocate on the Cancer Floor 3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026

Nevada adopted by Michele Scott Arnold AND Tom Arnold
Children’s Hospital Of Nevada UMC 1800 W. Charleston Blvd.  Las Vegas, NV 89102

Rhode Island adopted by Carolyn Best
Hasbro Children’s Hospital 593 Eddy ST Providence, RI 02903

Montana adopted by Jennifer Walsh Shodair Children’s Hospital 2755 Colonial Drive Helena, MT 59604

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center adopted by the Eclipse Baseball Club of Elkton in Memory of Alberto Soto 282 Washington St Hartford, CT 06106
Wisconsin Children’s Hospital adopted by the Eclipse Baseball Club of Elkton in Memory of Alberto Soto 8915 W Connell Ave PO BOX 1997 Milwaukee, WI 53226
Maine adopted by Christine Wood Spencer.  and Glenn Spencer The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital @ Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall St Portland, ME 04102
Arizona adopted by Anne Welborn Phoenix Children’s Hospital 1919 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016
Indiana adopted by Anne Welbron Riley Hospital for Children Indiana University Health 705 Riley Hospital Dr Indianapolis, IN 46202
Gary and Tracie Tozzo adopted Sanford Children’s Hospital Sioux Falls 1305 W. 18th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039
A-Team at Wesley Church in Quarryville, PA adopted UNM Children’s Hospital 2211 Lomas Blvd. N.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
Thank you Joan Reisler for adopting Fletcher Allen Health Care Medical Center Campus111 Colchester Avenue Burlington, Vermont  05401
Anne-Marie Hollenbach adopted West Virginia University Children’s Hospital 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, West Virginia 26506

Hasbro Children’s Hospital 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 adopted by Paul…Michael, Chris, Joey (Kelly Bros).  Mike Kelly

Children’s Hospital Of Michigan 3901 Beaubien St, Detroit, MI 48201 adopted by Paul…Michael, Chris, Joey (Kelly Bros).  Mike Kelly

Children’s Hospital Of Massachusetts 300 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02115 adopted by Christine Beans Dehaven-Taylor

Seattle Children’s Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 98105 Adopted by Julia Johnson Patrick and husband Cody.
Sanford Children’s Hospital 801 Broadway N Fargo, ND 58102 adopted by Kurt Nelson and Amanda May Nelson

Children’s Hospital 2525 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55404 Adopted by Todd and Melissa Maveus

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital 100 Mario Capecchi Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84113 Adopted by Sean Saunders

Shodair Children’s Hospital 2755 Colonial Dr, Helena, Mt 59601 Adopted by Kim Griffing

University of Mississippi Medical center 2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216 Adopted by Jamie Johnson

Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center 1200 N. Children’s Avenue, Oklahoma City 73104 Adopted by Joan Reisler

University of Iowa Children’s Hospital 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, IA 52242 Adopted by Dawn Cooper  in loving memory of Ricky McAvaddy Jamie Valasek McAvaddy Linda Mcavaddy

OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, OR 97239 Adopted by Glenda Patrick

 

4th Annual Eli’s Cruise For The Cure

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OXFORD AUTO & TIRE 124 Barnsley Road, Oxford, Pennsylvania 19363
September 6, 2014 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM…
CARS, TRUCKS, BIKES WELCOME!
FOOD (SOME GOOD BBQ AS WELL) & DRINKS-FOR PURCHASE
LIVE DJ !
ELI AND ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND RAN BY BIG BROTHER AUSTIN ON-SITE
(DONATIONS FOR REGISTRATION)
Some photos from last years event
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Eli Seth Matthews Still Touching Hearts From Heaven

Please click on this link http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXQcUdjH4FsorP4bH9-X3A and watch all of our YouTube videos.  You will see how my son my HERO in life is Still Touching Hearts From Heaven.

 

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Thanks Eli’s Dad

 

 

 

 

Maggie Garcia-Taylor – Nationwide Insurance Join The Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer remains one of the most heartbreaking health battles faced by families worldwide. Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer, including aggressive forms like brain tumors, leukemia, and neuroblastoma. In response, community leaders and businesses are stepping up to support research, treatment advancements, and family support services. Among these leaders is Maggie Garcia-Taylor with Nationwide Insurance, who has taken a powerful stand in the fight against childhood cancer.


A Personal Commitment to a Greater Cause

Maggie Garcia-Taylor is known in her community not just for her dedication to providing reliable insurance solutions, but also for her compassion and commitment to charitable causes. Recognizing the devastating impact childhood cancer has on families, she has partnered with local and national organizations to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research.

Through her Nationwide Insurance office, Maggie actively supports campaigns that:

  • Raise critical funds for pediatric oncology research

  • Provide financial assistance to families burdened by treatment costs

  • Offer emotional and logistical support to parents navigating their child’s cancer journey


Why This Cause Matters

Childhood cancers, especially brain tumors, often require aggressive treatments, long hospital stays, and specialized care. Despite advancements, funding for pediatric cancer research still lags behind adult cancer funding, limiting breakthroughs in safer and more effective therapies for children.


Nationwide Insurance: Supporting Community Health

Nationwide Insurance has long upheld its commitment to giving back, and agents like Maggie Garcia-Taylor embody this mission. By hosting fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and donation drives, they create meaningful impact far beyond their daily business operations.


How You Can Help

If you feel inspired to support children fighting cancer, there are several ways to get involved:

  • Attend local fundraising events hosted by Maggie Garcia-Taylor and Nationwide Insurance

  • Volunteer with pediatric cancer support organizations in your community

  • Make a donation to children’s brain cancer research to fund groundbreaking treatments and bring hope to families


Thanks to dedicated leaders like Maggie Garcia-Taylor and the Nationwide Insurance team, the fight against childhood cancer continues with renewed strength and compassion. Their efforts remind us that real change happens when local businesses, healthcare advocates, and community members unite for a cause greater than themselves. Every dollar, volunteer hour, and act of advocacy brings us closer to better treatments—and ultimately, cures—for the youngest and bravest fighters among us.

 

 

 

Nationwide Insurance in Oxford, PA has joined the Fight Against Childhood Cancer.  We have some great things coming up and one will be the first Friday in September.  More information will follow.  Stop by and say hi to Maggie and tell her thank you for becoming an Eli Warrior.

Maggie Garcia-Taylor

Agent:

(610) 932-4935

Fax: (610) 932-4118

121 S 3rd St STE 1 Oxford, PA 19363

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Landhope Farms bELIeves In A CURE For Childhood Cancer

Landhope Farms bELIeves In A CURE for childhood cancer.  Please stop by Landhope Farms at  101 E Street Rd: Unionville Rd: Kennett Square, PA 19348 OR 536 S Union St: W South St: Kennett Square, PA 19348 AND 1252 Jacob Tome Memorial Highway; Port Deposit, MD 21904…
A BIG thank you to all of the employees at Landhope Farms for joining the FIGHT against Childhood Cancer.  The Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. is greatful to all of the truly AMAZING customers that have and continue to donate to help these truly AMAZING Children.
Dennis M McCartney, Judi Hunter, Tonya Kelso, Jess Sturgill and if I did not get your name please comment so I can add.  Thank you Brave Eli Dad….
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bELIeve Eli Warrior Status!!!!

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We would like to congratulate and THANK RK Environmental Services and Comprehensive Food Safety for becoming bELIeve Eli Warriors! Their generous donation of $1500.00 gives them these things:

1.) Their logo on the t-shirt for the Annual Memorial 5K Race run in May at the Oxford Area High School.

2.) Special recognition in the Eli’s Celebration pamphlet also held annually in May which is our largest fundraiser for the year.

3.) Special recognition and honors on our website www.braveeli.com

They are a great organization and we are looking forward to a long relationship with them. We cannot do all that we do without the support of everyone.  We truly value the relationships that we are building together.

Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc.

Brave Eli

4th Annual Eli’s Run

The 4th Annual Eli’s Run will be on Saturday May 10th 2014 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 a…ward If you have any questions or would like a registration form, please email me at emmanw73@gmail.com Sarah Hershey at shershey19@gmail.com  or Alyssa Sniechoski at asniechoski@yahoo.com

 

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Mayor Geoffrey L. Henry Proclaims March 1st to be Eli Matthews Day

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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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Alice Ledger awarded the Eli Seth Matthews Scholarship 2013

May 22, 2013 Alice Ledger was awarded the Eli Seth Matthews Scholarship.   Alice 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.  Alice you have so much going for you and I bELIeve you will go very far in this life.

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My HERO in life my son Eli

I have told you many times about the story of my son.  My HERO in life.  Now thanks to Cheickna Kebe of ScreenStoryTellers we brought the story to life.  I ask you to not only watch this truly heart touching video I ask you to share it with… the world.  If you find it in your heart to help us find a cure please go to BraveEli.com and click on the DONATE button as we carry out Eli’s wishes to find a cure for childhood cancer.  My son was BRAVE, COURAGEOUS, LOVING, SMART, CARING OF OTHERS, and never once complained during his FIGHT.
Click this link to watch Eli’s story! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXQcUdjH4FsorP4bH9-X3A
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