Eight-year-old Matthew was born with only half of his heart, a condition known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome. After a series of heart surgeries at MUSC Children's Hospital in Charleston, SC, Matthew is living the life of any normal child. Matthew has big dreams for the future and would like to be an astronaut, teacher and pumpkin farmer when he grows up. Matthew is also a natural fundraiser and inspired his school to raise $3,002.33 for the children treated at MUSC Children's Hospital.
Matthew and his family talk about health care reform at Family Advocacy Day.
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I'm the proudest aunt ever! You amaze me and the family on a daily basis. Way to go buddy and make the Chase/Hacker family proud in D.C.! I love you more each day!
I am so proud of you!! We thank you for everything that you do for MUSC and the AHA. You are a great champion. Hope to see you soon. You are so special!!!
Matthew,
You have a very proud Grandpa, he has shared your story with all the people he works with at MBM. Your an inspiration to us older folks. Enjoy Washington DC.
Marsha Hollifield
MATTHEW, CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE TRIP TO DC. I KNOW YOUR GRANDFATHER AND GRANDMOTHER CHASE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU.
I ALSO KNOW THAT WHEN YOU MEET CONGRESSMAN BROWN AND ALL THE CONGRESSMAN THAT YOU WILL
HAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON THEM AS YOU HAVE LEFT ME WITH A HUGE IMPRESSION. I CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU TRIP TO DC.
I thank God that He has blessed your Papa and me with you as our grandchild. We are so very proud of you! You have accomplished much and will accomplish much more in the future.
I hope you have a wonderful time in DC I am sure you will leave quite an imprssion with everyone you meet there.
We love you very much.
Gammy and Papa
Matthew, wow! You are the neatest kid that I know! You always amaze me with your knowledge and all the facts about our universe! MUSC sure picked a winner when they chose you to be a little spokesman for them. I can't wait to see what you grow up to be! By the way, I know Henry Brown and you will just love being around him. He goes to Cooper River Baptist Church and he's a fine Christian man. Enjoy yourself.
Granddad and I are so proud of all you have accomplished. We are among your biggest fans. We love you and know you will made a difference in DC. We love you so much and know you will make us even more proud - if that is possible.
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Children's hospital patients and their families are traveling from across the U.S. for the N.A.C.H. Family Advocacy Day, June 17-18, 2009. They will tell Congress about the importance of children's health care coverage and health issues.
This site will feature a different participating child each week until the event.
Leave a comment and cheer on our champions for children's health!
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Hey Matthew!
MUSC Children's Hospital is proud of you!
Thanks for representing us in D.C.!
Congressman Brown said he is looking forward to meeting you!
Pat
Pat Votava
Posted by: Pat Votava | June 08, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Matthew,
I'm the proudest aunt ever! You amaze me and the family on a daily basis. Way to go buddy and make the Chase/Hacker family proud in D.C.! I love you more each day!
Aunt Beth ;-)
Posted by: Beth Hacker | June 09, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Matthew,
I am so proud of you!! We thank you for everything that you do for MUSC and the AHA. You are a great champion. Hope to see you soon. You are so special!!!
Robin Ohlinger
MUSC
Posted by: Robin Ohlinger | June 10, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Matthew,
You have a very proud Grandpa, he has shared your story with all the people he works with at MBM. Your an inspiration to us older folks. Enjoy Washington DC.
Marsha Hollifield
Posted by: Marsha Hollifield | June 10, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Matthew, I am so glad that your Grandpa Jeffrey Chase has shared with us about you. I hope you have a great trip.
Posted by: Wanda Kimble | June 10, 2009 at 02:38 PM
MATTHEW, CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE TRIP TO DC. I KNOW YOUR GRANDFATHER AND GRANDMOTHER CHASE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU.
I ALSO KNOW THAT WHEN YOU MEET CONGRESSMAN BROWN AND ALL THE CONGRESSMAN THAT YOU WILL
HAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON THEM AS YOU HAVE LEFT ME WITH A HUGE IMPRESSION. I CANNOT WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU TRIP TO DC.
HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP.
ALWAYS, MISS HEDY
Posted by: HEDY HODGE | June 10, 2009 at 02:46 PM
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me. "
~ Ayn Rand
This quote reminds me of your determination.
That is why you are a true Champion!
Keep up all of your efforts and great work!
Wendy Miller
MBM Corp.
Posted by: Wendy Miller | June 10, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Matthew,
Congratulations! MUSC has made the right choice in having you represent them at this event.
Hope you and your family has a wonderful memorable trip.
Barbara Lybrand
MBM Corporation
Posted by: Barbara Lybrand | June 10, 2009 at 03:22 PM
I thank God that He has blessed your Papa and me with you as our grandchild. We are so very proud of you! You have accomplished much and will accomplish much more in the future.
I hope you have a wonderful time in DC I am sure you will leave quite an imprssion with everyone you meet there.
We love you very much.
Gammy and Papa
Posted by: Mary Chase | June 11, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Go Matthew Go,you are the CHAMP!!!
Chesteen Miller (MBM CORP)
Posted by: Chesteen Miller | June 11, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Matthew,
Have a super trip! We are so proud of you at Hunley Park. I can't wait to hear about your trip and see pictures. See you soon, Dr. Dukes.
Posted by: Anne Dukes | June 11, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Matthew, wow! You are the neatest kid that I know! You always amaze me with your knowledge and all the facts about our universe! MUSC sure picked a winner when they chose you to be a little spokesman for them. I can't wait to see what you grow up to be! By the way, I know Henry Brown and you will just love being around him. He goes to Cooper River Baptist Church and he's a fine Christian man. Enjoy yourself.
Much love
Mr. & Mrs. Mizell
Posted by: Christy Mizell | June 12, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Matthew,
Granddad and I are so proud of all you have accomplished. We are among your biggest fans. We love you and know you will made a difference in DC. We love you so much and know you will make us even more proud - if that is possible.
Love you Matt man-
Nana and Granddad
Posted by: Gail Hacker | June 12, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Matthew, you hang in there and shoot for the stars. You can do anything you set your mind to do. Good luck.
Posted by: Kevin Mueller | June 16, 2009 at 02:23 PM