Matthew's Hearts of Hope

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Matthew's Hearts of Hope

Matthew’s Hearts of Hope, Inc. (MHOH) was founded by Marie Hatcher, Mom to Matthew, to raise awareness to the #1 birth defect, Congenital Heart Defects.

(MHOH) was founded in 2011 by Marie Hatcher, Mom to CHD Warrior Matthew. The goals of Matthew's Hearts of Hope are to raise awareness to the number one birth defect, Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), offer support to CHD patients and their families, as well as raise funds for research. We are a designated 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. MHOH seeks to support CHD Warriors and their families, hon

or CHD Angels and make a real and lasting difference with this disease. We are saving lives and raising hope, one and a half hearts at a time.

06/05/2026

Today marks eleven months without you Matthew, we all miss you just as much today as we did eleven months ago! It has been really nice having your brothers home from college. Last night, your light was shining brightly at the Immaculate High School Baccalaureate Mass. We gave out two scholarships in your memory called “No Fear, just Faith” Awards in the amount of $2500 to two very worthy recipients 😇. Also some of your friends on the IHS softball team had a fundraising night for Matthew’s Hearts of Hope, it was a beautiful night honoring you 😇❤️! We also travelled to Alaska, somewhere that you always wanted to go. Walking on a glacier was one of the highlights, thanks for the “hello” on the way back, a heart shaped lake was a pretty awesome sight to see. I imagine the pictures you would have taken would have been breathtaking! You are loved and missed more than you know but I’m pretty sure you know. Keep sending all your “hello’s” we greatly appreciate them 😇❤️! As the one year anniversary approaches, I am emotional but I’ll know you’ll help us all get through it.

05/05/2026

Today marks ten months without you Matthew and we all still miss you a ton! Thank you for helping my CNA students to pass their Prometric Test, they were all praying to you! I’m still grateful for your sweet “hello’s” from Heaven. This weekend will be my first Mother’s Day without you and will be hard but I know you’ll send me a sign and your brother’s will make sure to support me.
The Immaculate High School Softball Team is honoring you next Friday 5/15, please consider joining us.
Mrs K sent a perfectly timed “hello” today 😇❤️, I have to believe you were behind it, you knew I needed it!
Please continue to watch over us all, we need your gentle guidance as always!
I miss your smile and fun personality the most!

04/06/2026

Today marks 9 months without you and you are still missed a ton by all of us! Seems fitting that today is Easter Sunday, the day that we celebrate The Ressurection! You continue to show up BIG, your “hellos” are greatly appreciated! The Seniors at Immaculate High School are dedicating their yearbook to you, you touched many of them more than you know, although I believe you know. We ordered your headstone, I hope you like it. We funded 3 CHD Research Projects. Your heart pillows ❤️continue to be distributed at MSCHONY.
Fr. Matthew left me a lovely voicemail today about your beautiful life and that he is praying for us. This time last year was the beginning of your downward spiral. I’m so proud of how hard you fought but God had a different plan. Your ripple continues and I believe it will be greater in the coming months and years! There’s some BIG things in the works, I know you know.
Your cousin Sean is heading back to the World Cup with his Team, Ireland! Carrie Underwood’s song “Champion” one of your favorites, played as I was texting his dad, Uncle Seamie, I believe you were there cheering him on!
I miss you buddy and favorite sidekick everyday, keep watching over me, dad and your brothers, we need your guidance from above! No Fear, Just Faith ❤️😇✝️

03/05/2026

Today marks eight months without you Matthew, we all still miss you a ton! I have to believe you were sitting with us when we watched the USA men’s hockey team beat Canada in overtime to win the gold medal at the Olympics, 46 years to the day of the “miracle” on ice. We visited Lake Placid to see where it all happened, that was our last family trip together. You must have been beaming up there in Heaven! The women won too which was amazing!
Heart month hit a lot differently this year but we continue to honor your memory. We will be funding 3 CHD Research Projects at NYP CHONY. The heart pillows continue to be made in your memory. Your favorite nurse Steve has officially joined the Board of Directors at Matthew’s Hearts of Hope.
I miss you buddy, more than words can say but I’m so grateful for all the “hello’s”! Keep watching over us all, we need that 😇❤️!

02/06/2026

Today marks seven months without you Matthew! January was a hard month, the one year anniversary of your heart transplant hit hard! Thank you for the “hello’s”, they are greatly appreciated. We saw your favorite nurse Steve today and chatted a lot about you. He got engaged, I know you’d be very happy for him ❤️. We all still miss you a ton and think about you a lot every day! Continue to watch over us, we need that more than you could ever know. Love you buddy!

01/05/2026

Today marks six months without you Matthew. The Holidays were definitely harder than I thought they would be. We all missed you a little extra, you loved Christmas. I think back to last year, we had so many hopes and dreams with the new heart but alas God had a different plan.
Your Army Football Boys lost by one point to Navy but beat UConn at their bowl game 🖤💛🏈, I know you’re proud of them!
Thanks for the “hello’s”, they are greatly appreciated! Continue to watch over us all, we need your gentle guidance from Heaven more than you could ever know 😇❤️!

12/22/2025

Fifteen years ago today, Matthew’s friend Faith passed away! She was his angel and watched over him for us. This year for the first time, they are together in Heaven on her anniversary. I take comfort in knowing that they are finally together. As we approach Christmas, your favorite time of the year, know that we are all missing you a little extra. Thanks for the random songs this morning, it reminds me that you are always near 😇❤️!
Your bright light and beautiful smile is missed so much! Love you buddy ❤️!

12/06/2025

It’s hard to believe that today marks five months without you! Thanks for “Let it be” this morning as I parked the car at Immaculate High School. We missed you a ton at Thanksgiving! Congratulations on receiving the Spirit of Eagle Award alongside your brother Ryan and his friend Mikey! November 29 th was Appreciation of Matthew Hatcher Day in Sherman. Grateful for all the quiet and subtle “hello”s” from you 😇❤️! Your homeroom dedicated their Christmas Tree this year to you 😇. You are loved & missed so much! Please help your guys at Army Football beat Navy next weekend, we’ll be there cheering them on in your memory 🏈💛🖤! Go Army, Beat Navy!

11/05/2025

Today marks four months without you Matthew, we’re all still missing you a ton! Army Football honored you at their home game on October 11th, we were on the field for the coin toss, they played “Let it Be” and wore❤️MH on their helmets in memory of you. I know you were smiling down on your guys and they won 😇🏈🖤💛! They also beat Air Force this past weekend with a last second field goal. Go Army, Beat Navy!
Your brothers have settled into college life very well but miss you more than words can say! I’m grateful for the “hello’s” from Heaven! You will be receiving the “Spirit of Eagle Award” on November 29th along with Ryan and Mikey’s Eagle Scout Awards at The Eagle Court of Honor.
I love seeing all the white ribbons around town in your memory, you are loved and we will cherish our wonderful memories of you forever!
Please keep watching over us all 😇❤️, we will continue to honor your memory as best as we can!

10/06/2025

Three months today without you Matthew, we all miss you 💔! We all got to be together this weekend at Providence College parent weekend, you would have loved it! Carrie Underwood sang “Champion”, one of your favorite songs, I cried and felt you with me!
The homily at church today included a story about a heart transplant patient, another “hello” from you. You are missed more than words can say! Please keep watching over all of us 😇!

Address

1 Farm Road
Sherman, CT
06784

Telephone

(860) 957-7086

Website

http://matthewsheartsofhope.org/

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