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Help Matt Heal After Devastating Accident

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Help Support Our Brother Matt’s Road to Recovery

***update 4/14***
Matt’s surgery went well!!! We’re so relieved! Now on to the healing process!

***update 4/13/25***
Dear Friends and Family of Matt,

First and foremost, thank you for the overwhelming outpouring of prayers, support, and kind words. Matt is deeply touched by the love and encouragement he’s received—every message means the world to him.

At this time, Matt is not accepting visitors, but he would truly appreciate letters or emails. These can be sent to Valparaiso High School’s address or to his work email, which can be found on the school’s website.

This weekend has been a challenging one, and we are counting down the hours until his surgery. We’re hopeful and eager for him to begin the healing process.

Please continue to keep Matt in your thoughts and prayers, especially for comfort and a successful surgery tomorrow.

With gratitude,
The Friends and Family of Matt Thomas

******Update 4/11
Hello everyone,
Matt has had a really tough day—he’s experiencing significant pain and swelling. His surgery is scheduled for Monday morning with an orthopedic surgeon who is one of the few in the country capable of handling a procedure of this complexity. As one doctor put it, “he’s a wizard,” and we feel incredibly fortunate to have him on Matt’s case.
Please continue to keep Matt in your prayers, especially that there are no further delays with the surgery. It’s going to be a long weekend, but we’re holding onto hope.

On Sunday, April 6th, our beloved brother, friend, teacher, and cycling enthusiast Matt was involved in a devastating accident. While out on one of his regular bike rides, Matt was struck by a pickup truck. As he lay on the ground, the driver tragically ran over him again—causing multiple fractures to his hips, pelvis, and femur.

Matt now faces a long, painful road to recovery. He will undergo multiple surgeries, followed by months of intense physical therapy just to regain the ability to walk.

Matt is not one to ask for help—but right now, he needs all of us.

If you know Matt, you know he is full of life, energy, and compassion. He’s a dedicated teacher at Valparaiso High School, where he is loved and respected by his students and peers alike. He pours his heart into everything he does—and being away from the classroom will be incredibly hard for him.

We are raising funds to help cover the overwhelming medical and legal expenses that Matt will face in the coming months. Every donation, no matter the size, will help ease the burden and allow Matt to focus on healing.

Please consider donating and sharing this with others.
Let’s come together and show our brother Matt just how much he is loved. Let’s help him get back on his feet—literally and figuratively.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Laura Ringnalda
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    Valparaiso, IN
    Matthew Thomas
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