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Matt Dawson
Monster Energy 5.11 Tactical
Adventure Athlete
- Strength In Surrender
- Six World Records
www.dawsonspeak.com
www.dawsonspeakfoundation.org

09/04/2026

Just a reminder to Dawson’s friends and family -

There will be a celebration of Dawson’s life, tomorrow, Saturday 9/5/2026

Time: 10:30 am arrival / 11 am start

Location : Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in The Hall of Liberty.

Address: 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, LA,CA 90068

Please RSVP at [email protected]

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Dawson’s Peak Foundation. All proceeds will go to Dawson’s charity partners. Link in bio.

DawsonPeakFoundation.org/donate

09/01/2026

“If your life is worth anything, it’s worth everything.” - Dawson

On August 15th, 2026, Matt Dawson made his final climb.

While attempting a summit on Ismoil Somoni Peak in Tajikistan, a tragic accident would take the life of our dear friend, brother and son.

Dawson’s motto was EARN. GIVE. LIVE. YOUR LIFE.

In 2018, he founded a 501(c)(3) charity called Dawson’s Peak Foundation. The mission was to inspire the discovery and pursuit of individual purpose — to help people understand that we each exist to maximize our own potential and use it to elevate others.

For the Foundation’s inaugural Project Seven for Soldiers, Dawson:

1. Summited the highest peak on each of the seven continents
2. Skied to the South Pole
3. Crossed the Mojave Desert solo and unsupported — 213 miles in 6 days and 23 hours
4. Rowed 3,084 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in 53 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes

He did all of this in less than a year and set 8 world records in the process.

It was all done to raise money and awareness for third-party veteran’s charities, Hope For The Warriors and Gary Sinise Foundation.

In May 2024, Dawson set his ninth world record (recognized as a Guinness World Record) for the fastest ever crossing of the Mojave Desert on foot. This crossing was also completed solo and unsupported — 329 miles in 7 days, 8 hours and 45 minutes.

In his final act, Dawson gave his life while fulfilling his purpose… being of service to others while asking for nothing in return.

To know Dawson was to be inspired by him.

He used to say “None of us are important, but all of us matter.”

Dawson mattered and we will love and miss him forever.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Dawson’s Peak Foundation. All proceeds will support the charitable causes that were close to his heart.

Link in Bio: DawsonsPeak.com

P.S. – Dawson hated the idea of celebrating himself, therefore he kept his birth date a secret. Out of respect for him, we will honor his wishes.

Celebration of Life: Sat. 9/5/26 - 11am, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills - Hall of Liberty - 6300 Forest Lawn Dr LA, CA 90068

09/01/2026

“If your life is worth anything, it’s worth everything.” - Dawson

On August 15th, 2026, Matt Dawson made his final climb.

While attempting a summit on Ismoil Somoni Peak in Tajikistan, a tragic accident would take the life of our dear friend, brother and son.

Dawson’s motto was EARN. GIVE. LIVE. YOUR LIFE.

In 2018, he founded a 501(c)(3) charity called Dawson’s Peak Foundation. The mission was to inspire the discovery and pursuit of individual purpose — to help people understand that we each exist to maximize our own potential and use it to elevate others.

For the Foundation’s inaugural Project Seven for Soldiers, Dawson:

1. Summited the highest peak on each of the seven continents
2. Skied to the South Pole
3. Crossed the Mojave Desert solo and unsupported — 213 miles in 6 days and 23 hours
4. Rowed 3,084 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in 53 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes

He did all of this in less than a year and set 8 world records in the process.

It was all done to raise money and awareness for third-party veteran’s charities, Hope For The Warriors and Gary Sinise Foundation.

In May 2024, Dawson set his ninth world record (recognized as a Guinness World Record) for the fastest ever crossing of the Mojave Desert on foot. This crossing was also completed solo and unsupported — 329 miles in 7 days, 8 hours and 45 minutes.

In his final act, Dawson gave his life while fulfilling his purpose… being of service to others while asking for nothing in return.

To know Dawson was to be inspired by him.

He used to say “None of us are important, but all of us matter.”

Dawson mattered and we will love and miss him forever.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Dawson’s Peak Foundation. All proceeds will support the charitable causes that were close to his heart.

Link in Bio: DawsonsPeak.com

P.S. – Dawson hated the idea of celebrating himself, therefore he kept his birth date a secret. Out of respect for him, we will honor his wishes.

Celebration of Life: Sat. 9/5/26 11am. Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills - Hall of Liberty - 6300 Forest Lawn Dr LA, CA 90068

09/01/2026

“If your life is worth anything, it’s worth everything.” - Dawson

On August 15th, 2026, Matt Dawson made his final climb.

While attempting a summit on Ismoil Somoni Peak in Tajikistan, a tragic accident would take the life of our dear friend, brother and son.

Dawson’s motto was EARN. GIVE. LIVE. YOUR LIFE.

In 2018, he founded a 501(c)(3) charity called Dawson’s Peak Foundation. The mission was to inspire the discovery and pursuit of individual purpose — to help people understand that we each exist to maximize our own potential and use it to elevate others.

For the Foundation’s inaugural Project Seven for Soldiers, Dawson:

1.              Summited the highest peaks on each of the seven continents
2.              Skied to the South Pole
3.              Crossed the Mojave Desert solo and unsupported — 213 miles in 6 days and 23 hours
4.              Rowed 3,084 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in 53 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes
He did all of this in less than a year and set 8 world records in the process.

It was all done to raise money and awareness for third-party veteran’s charities, Hope For The Warriors and Gary Sinise Foundation.

In May 2024, Dawson set his ninth world record (recognized as a Guinness World Record) for the fastest ever crossing of the Mojave Desert on foot. This crossing was also completed solo and unsupported — 329 miles in 7 days, 8 hours and 45 minutes.

In his final act, Dawson gave his life while fulfilling his purpose… being of service to others while asking for nothing in return.

To know Dawson was to be inspired by him.

He used to say “None of us are important, but all of us matter.”

Dawson mattered and we will love and miss him forever.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Dawson’s Peak Foundation. All proceeds will support the charitable organizations that were close to his heart.

Link in Bio: DawsonsPeak.com

P.S. – Dawson hated the idea of celebrating himself, therefore he kept his birth date a secret. Out of respect for him, we will honor his wishes.

Services : Saturday 9/5/26, 11 am - Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in the Hall of Liberty - 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, LA 90068

09/01/2026

“If your life is worth anything, it’s worth everything.” - Dawson

On August 15th, 2026, Matt Dawson made his final climb.

While attempting a summit on Ismoil Somoni Peak in Tajikistan, a tragic accident would take the life of our dear friend, brother and son.

Dawson’s motto was EARN. GIVE. LIVE. YOUR LIFE.

In 2018, he founded a 501(c)(3) charity called Dawson’s Peak Foundation. The mission was to inspire the discovery and pursuit of individual purpose — to help people understand that we each exist to maximize our own potential and use it to elevate others.

For the Foundation’s inaugural Project Seven for Soldiers, Dawson:

1.              Summited the highest peaks on each of the seven continents
2.              Skied to the South Pole
3.              Crossed the Mojave Desert solo and unsupported — 213 miles in 6 days and 23 hours
4.              Rowed 3,084 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in 53 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes

He did all of this in less than a year and set 8 world records in the process.

It was all done to raise money and awareness for third-party veteran’s charities, Hope For The Warriors and Gary Sinise Foundation.

In May 2024, Dawson set his ninth world record (recognized as a Guinness World Record) for the fastest ever crossing of the Mojave Desert on foot. This crossing was also completed solo and unsupported — 329 miles in 7 days, 8 hours and 45 minutes.

In his final act, Dawson gave his life while fulfilling his purpose… being of service to others while asking for nothing in return.

To know Dawson was to be inspired by him.

He used to say “None of us are important, but all of us matter.”

Dawson mattered and we will love and miss him forever.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Dawson’s Peak Foundation. All proceeds will support the charitable organizations and causes that were close to his heart.

Link in Bio: DawsonsPeak.com
P.S. – Dawson hated the idea of celebrating himself, therefore he kept his birth date a secret. Out of respect for him, we will honor his wishes.

08/11/2026

Checkout the 3 Peak Challenge to cure ALS at www.climb2cureals.com to learn more about my three mountain challenge, the amazing work of the ALS Network and to get involved in helping cure this disease. To learn more about my good friend Aaron Lazar checkout link in my bio.

08/03/2026

At base camp (14,200ft) in the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan to climb two of the three highest peaks in the country: Communism (24,590ft) and Korzhenevskaya (23,310ft).

More importantly, I’m dedicating these two climbs to my good friend Aaron Lazar. Aaron is an extremely talented singer and stage performer. He is currently battling ALS but I have no doubt he will beat the odds and come out on top like he has so many times in his life. Aaron’s strength and positive outlook serve as sense of inspiration for not only me but everyone who has had the pleasure of spending time with him.

Please donate to his GOFUNDME at the link provided above. Everything will help!

07/27/2026

Finishing up bagging a couple 14ers in Colorado and about to head to Tajikistan to climb two of its three highest peaks (24,590ft and 23,310ft).

06/07/2026

It’s often an over used cliche but freedom isn’t free. We would not be who we are today without the sacrifices of so many on D-Day.

05/25/2026

Thank you. Never forgotten.

Address

8149 Santa Monica Boulevard #370
West Hollywood, CA
90046

Telephone

+14242789268

Website

http://dawsonspeakfoundation.org/

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