MATTHEW
MARTINS
It is with great sadness that we announce that Matthew passed away on the morning of 25 November 2015. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the community of Parktown Boys High School.
Thank you to everyone who supported Matthew during this difficult time. He was an exceptional young man who fought a brave fight.
He had an extraordinary capacity for giving his all, even in the face of adversity.
Let us celebrate his life and remember his smile.
Rest in Peace.
Matthew's Funeral will be held at
Parktown Boys Main Hall on
Monday, 30 November 2015
at 11am.
We encourage everyone to be tested for the South African Bone Marrow Registry. This can be done through The Sunflower Fund.
Please see all relevent information, click the link to The Sunflower Fund.
PARKTOWN BOYS' SUPPORT
Since Mathew's first diagnosis in May 2013, Parktown Boys' High School
has supported him in various ways:-
Project |01
SHAVATHON
Project |01 SHAVATHON
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In May 2013, a Shavathon Project was initiated by the 2013 senior boys, under the leadership of Head Boy, UK Mabandla. Scholars, teachers and coaches - all surrendered their hair to the cause, raising R24 000 in a few hours.
Bravely, two female teachers, Eureka Fourie and Tara Jones, also shaved their locks!
In the words of the then-Parktown Boys Head Master, Mr Niemand:
"This was done in solidarity with Matthew."
Project |02
Heart of
the Lion
Project |02 Heart of the Lion
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Led by Eureka Fourie, additional fund-raising has been done by the Parktown Boys' Heart of the Lion, a worthy cause which serves deserving community projects.
Project |03
Blood
Donation
Project |03 Blood Donation
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Parktown Boys held a drive to encourage donation of blood with the specific focus on platelet donation.
A small portion of blood is drawn from your arm and passed through a sophisticated cell-separating machine that collects the platelets. After the donation, you can resume your normal activities, avoiding heavy lifting or strenuous exercise that day.
Project |04
Lifting Spirits
Project |04 Lifting Spirits
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Scholars paid regular visits to Matthew - helping to uplift his spirits.