Drinking Matt's favorite beers out of his "Grand Poo Pa" mug was a 
 fitting way to celebrate his life.

Our first event to raise money for Matt's Foundation was a Celebration of Matt's Life and took place at Ellicott Creek Fire Hall on May 2, 2009.  We had all of his friends and family together under one roof as well as his favorite beers on tap, and it was exactly how Matt would have wanted us to celebrate for him.  At this event we raised $7,483 towards the foundation!