Our mission, Matthew’s Mission, was born out of a mother-son promise to give back to other young cancer patients and their families all that had been given to us while undergoing treatments for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. We have experienced, firsthand, the difficulties of coping with lymphoma. Young people no matter how determined they are; lose motivation due to the uncertainty of a prognosis. If successive treatments fail, it becomes a constant battle to overcome pain and disappointment.
For these young patients there is no substitute for loving human contact, yet day after day families are forced to separate due to lack of facilities or funds. Our goal, through charitable donations, is to provide the affordable means and facilities for families to be together at this very difficult time. A son or daughter needs the strength that’s only found in the physical bonds of the family unit. They need to hear “I love you, I am sorry that it hurts so much, let me hold you.” They need to have their tears gently wiped, or a shaky hand held. There is nothing more comforting than having someone you love and trust as an advocate during these trying times.
The Matthew Kull Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the emotional and physical support desperately needed for the healing process of young Hodgkin's disease, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Leukemia and other cancer patients. Matty didn't survive, but he never felt alone in his battle. All young lymphoma patients deserve that much. Please help us to help them!
- There is no cure for lymphoma, only the potential for remission. It is a disease that lasts a lifetime.
- Love and encouragement are crucial elements in the success of treatments.
- Family members need the strength of unity during the trials related to this devastating illness. Trust and unconditional love are as important as clinical treatment. A family without the continual encouragement of one to another is quick to lose hope. This motivation is critical to healing.
- Please consider the many obstacles and fears faced by young lymphoma patients and their families. There are few facilities or funds available to accommodate and supplement thier essential needs.
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