Show Notes:
Matthew Mangine, Jr. Foundation website
https://www.matthewmanginejrfoundation.org/
PO Box 30, Union, KY 41091
859-802-2525 contact@matthewmanginejrfoundation.org
Youth Sports Safety Guide is available on their foundation page
The Biblical definition of Matthew is “gift from God,” so when our first-born Matthew Mangine Junior entered the world on October 13, 2003, his name could not have been more appropriate for us. Right out of the womb Matthew was a happy baby who rarely fussed. Because we were young parents, we believed Matthew was an “old soul” since he was always surrounded by our adult friends. His most recent favorite thing to do on weekend mornings was to grab his Dunkin Donuts iced coffee and sit on the back deck reveling in the outdoors. He was a non-conformist who listened to country music even when his friends begged him to turn it off, and often joked with us, his parents, about his clothing combinations. He loved the colors purple and red. Purple complimented his showy personality, while red represented his club and school soccer team colors. Aside from his love of soccer, Matthew was obsessed with cars, which began at an early age. Disney’s “Cars” was one of his favorite movies, and later on his Uncle would tease him about watching it while “girls” were around. If he was driving, he could easily be distracted when a cool car went by, explaining how he’d have to have that one. Matthew wanted more cars than any single person could own in a lifetime. And while his dream car collection would have been pricey, it was a simple act of kindness that he became known for among family and friends. Our son was a hugger. He would wait in the lobby to give out hugs after school. If you were the recipient of one of these hugs, you understand when we say it made you feel special. Matthew was known by his friends and coaches for his smile, his laugh, and his compassion for others. Our son was loved by all that knew him.
To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast
JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP
3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291
Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332
FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine
Show Notes:
Matthew Mangine, Jr. Foundation website
https://www.matthewmanginejrfoundation.org/
PO Box 30, Union, KY 41091
859-802-2525 contact@matthewmanginejrfoundation.org
Youth Sports Safety Guide is available on their foundation page
The Biblical definition of Matthew is “gift from God,” so when our first-born Matthew Mangine Junior entered the world on October 13, 2003, his name could not have been more appropriate for us. Right out of the womb Matthew was a happy baby who rarely fussed. Because we were young parents, we believed Matthew was an “old soul” since he was always surrounded by our adult friends. His most recent favorite thing to do on weekend mornings was to grab his Dunkin Donuts iced coffee and sit on the back deck reveling in the outdoors. He was a non-conformist who listened to country music even when his friends begged him to turn it off, and often joked with us, his parents, about his clothing combinations. He loved the colors purple and red. Purple complimented his showy personality, while red represented his club and school soccer team colors. Aside from his love of soccer, Matthew was obsessed with cars, which began at an early age. Disney’s “Cars” was one of his favorite movies, and later on his Uncle would tease him about watching it while “girls” were around. If he was driving, he could easily be distracted when a cool car went by, explaining how he’d have to have that one. Matthew wanted more cars than any single person could own in a lifetime. And while his dream car collection would have been pricey, it was a simple act of kindness that he became known for among family and friends. Our son was a hugger. He would wait in the lobby to give out hugs after school. If you were the recipient of one of these hugs, you understand when we say it made you feel special. Matthew was known by his friends and coaches for his smile, his laugh, and his compassion for others. Our son was loved by all that knew him.
To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast
JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP
3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291
Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332
FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine