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A Warrior On & Off The Field.
Matthew Perry Kull was a graduate of Yorktown High School and a Lacrosse All-American. Recruited by Tarheel Lacrosse at UNC Chapel Hill, he became a defensive starter and a dean’s list scholar as a freshman. He was an outstanding individual and dedicated athlete. His love for life and all it’s challenges was evident in his cheerful demeanor and commitment to success. Anyone who observed his lifestyle was left with the impression that he would never fail, he could never fail. When he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease in March 1999. There was never a doubt that he would survive. There was chemotherapy and radiation- the hope for remission. By October 1999, there was more chemo, and discouragement beyond reason. Coping with fear, weakness and tears, Matthew looked for purpose in each experience and encouraged all of us to do the same. Twice near death, his doctors were amazed with his focus on life, his faith in God, and his ability to endure with love and trust in his heart. With recovery just out of reach, Matt died suddenly on January 21st 2000. His passion for life was never sacrificed, nor his strength of character. Matthew never gave up.
Matthew’s Mission
We are a foundation dedicated to providing the emotional and physical support desperately needed for the healing process of young lymphoma patients.
There is no cure for Lymphoma, only the potential for remission. It is a disease that lasts a lifetime.
LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT
Love and encouragement are crucial elements in the success of treatments.
OBSTACLES AND FEARS
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 their essential needs.
STRENGTH OF UNITY
Family members need the strength of unity during the trials related to this devastating illness. Trust and conditional love are as important as clinical treatment. A family without the continual encouragement of one to another is quick to lose hope, and motivation is crucial to healing.
Testimonials
Everyone connected with the Maryland Lacrosse program joined me in expressing our thoughts and prayers over Matts passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this most difficult time.
Dick Edell
University of Maryland
I know that nothing can comfort parents in the face of such loss, but you can take some consolation from the kind of young man that Matt was. He was one of the finest young persons that I have bet in thirty four years of teaching in UNC.
Roger W. Lotchin
Uiniversity of North Carolina
His determination to not only excel personally, but to push the entire team to new heights really made me appreciate what he brought to the field each and every day. I have yet to meet another player with Matt’s intensity and drive on the field.
Noah Weber
University of North Carolina
The Matthew Kull Scholar Athlete Award
(An Educational Scholarship Grant)
- Grade Point Average 3.0 or Greater
- College Bound Senior Boy or Girl (4 Year College)
- Senior Lacrosse Player at Yorktown High School
- Prepared to Play Lacrosse in College at NCAA Level
- Community Service – Patriotic
- Team Player
- Self Motivated
- Good Work Ethic
- Honest, Respectful, Determined, Proud and True to One’s Self Both On and Off the Field…….Strength of Character
- Commitment to Family
The Matthew Kull Foundation for Healing Lymphoma
- 2000 – Adam Carlson
- 2001 – Michael McCall
- 2002 – Andrew McElduff
- 2003 – Heather Grose
- 2004 – Timothy McCall
- 2005 – Mathias McCall
- 2006 – Timothy Kurpis
- 2007 – Warren Dill
- 2008 – Brendan Kurpis
- 2009 – Ethan Fox
- 2010 – Kevin Interlicchio
- 2011 – Sarah Scott
- 2012 – Conor Gately
- 2013 – Brian Prestreau
- 2014 – Luke Palmadesso
- 2015 – Emily Concialdi
- 2016 – Sheridan Casey Duff
- 2017 – Kyle Casey
- 2018 – Jamison Embury
- 2019 – Daniel O’Meara
- 2020 – Tim O’Callaghan
Moments at Matthew’s Mission
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Praising Awareness Through Volunteerism At Our Main Events
- Matt Kull Day (Now Charlie Murphy Youth Lacrosse Tournament)
- Matt Kull Memorial Alumni Challenge
- “Help Matty Help Others” Blood Drives
- Squeaky Knee 5K Race & Matty K 5K, Delaware
- Youth Allstar Lacrosse Camps for Boys & Girls
- Phoenix MK Lacrosse Stick by Warrior
- Matt Kull Golf Outing, North Carolina
If you would like to donate or contact us.
Please fill the contact form below so we may contact you on the details of donating and helping to find a better way for our young men and women. If you know anyone in Yorktown that is need, we would like to hear from you. This is a 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Organization, TAX ID #13-4121200. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE