Matthew E. Minor Awareness Foundation

11/04/2026

MD Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act

BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens. 

11/03/2026

Tech parents keep their kids off screens

10/31/2026

Matthew's story: he never searched — it was shown in his feed

10/30/2026

Join us as we speak with Ben Tracy, a leading expert in digital citizenship and online safety, and co-founder of Safe Social Network.
Ben recently completed an incredible 3,125-mile run across America, covering 120 marathons in 125 days to raise awareness of the dangers children face online and honor young people lost to social media harms.
Since 2018, Ben has spoken to more than 500,000 students, parents, and educators at over 600 schools nationwide. In this episode, he shares the realities of his cross-country endurance journey, lessons from speaking at more than 50 schools, and practical strategies to protect children and promote responsible social media use.
✨ Key Topics Covered:
• Ben’s 3,125-mile transcontinental run for child safety
• The biggest hidden dangers kids face on social media today
• Practical tips for parents and educators from the Safe Social Network

10/28/2026

Mia and I are proud and honored to share that we’ve joined the End Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children (OSEAC) Survivors' Council. The Council helps ensure that the End OSEAC Coalition’s strategies, federal policy recommendations, and public advocacy are survivor-centered and trauma-informed.

Drawing on their lived experiences, Council members offer vital insights that help shape effective legislation and prevention programs. This is an incredible opportunity to continue to serve, and we’re sincerely grateful.

Click here to learn more about this wonderful organization, which is dedicated to keeping children safe. https://endoseac.org/

10/25/2026

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our moving, inspiring story at the Victory Church Pastor Appreciation Day celebration, in the hope of helping others. Thank you to the pastors and ministers who allowed us to share that day.

10/23/2026

A special shout-out to our sponsor, the Patterson Family. Your love and support mean so much to us!

10/23/2026

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy

The penalty, one of the largest levied against a tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.

10/21/2026

We are deeply moved by the response to 'Finding Matthew'. Sharing our journey through grief, cancer, and MS was difficult, but we hope it offers a roadmap for others facing the unimaginable. If you’ve picked up a copy, share a photo of yourself with it. All proceeds from the book support the foundation's mission. Your support helps other bereaved parents find the comfort and practical advice they need to move forward. Thank you for helping us turn our pain into a purpose that protects and heals. https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Matthew-Moving-Through-Trauma/dp/B0HM769LQC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=273511ZBK4ZR4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9TyzXN-iWma77bOivXndsQ1OIk18e4lIfjCfbdEgzjts5AccDHmtpbi4egzgGWXOHCy6GjcpBlRp8OYLB7v8QQ3MZLmtYICXjReP4GHuXSWZH1InUOt9cOUW6pmkKahyO4FERLHCRRZcLYxQfQiPlv3JHlV61jDdeSMXVxxR5gD2X8UbpLRIaxevg6IxlpoxsCSlFcK4hpRo3EUj0gky6S4FhVnbwXnF2n_W7JJVJJQ.XXdEABYrsYMZ9JO5A36NQ44BybYstg0FJ6O9eu82878&dib_tag=se&keywords=finding+matthew&qid=1792612708&sprefix=%2Caps%2C407&sr=8-1