Morgan Matthew Foundation

The Morgan Matthew Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises critical funds to advance research, treatment, and care for infants with complex medical conditions. Who is Morgan? Mo is our son, born June 26, 2021, and the heart and soul of our mission. He was diagnosed with VACTERL Association, bravely battled several complex medical conditions alongside his CICU and NICU care teams at Children’s Wisconsin, and passed away due to complications associated with a congenital heart defect in September 2021. His story is unique, but his situation was not. Watching nurses, surgeons, doctors, therapists, and so many others work tirelessly to save our son while simultaneously trying to save so many others like him opened our eyes to the absolute best in humanity - the compassion, bravery & hope that live at the core of the human spirit. Our mission to provide them with critical funding that allows them to be the best medical professionals and caregivers they can be is rooted in our deep gratitude for the joy they brought to our family in the 82 days we had together. We are Morgan's mom + dad. He is our son. We don't get to guide him through his first steps or teach him his first words. But we can continue to support his NICU & Herma Heart Institute family at Children's Wisconsin, share his story, and ensure his legacy shines brighter than the sun. With your support, the Morgan Matthew Foundation is a tangible way we can use our hearts and hands to be his parents. Morgan earned the nickname "Big Mo" when he tipped the scales at 5 lbs. near his one-month birthday. That nickname would come to mean so much more. Big Mo: big bravery, big melt-your-heart eyes, big purpose, and a big, bright legacy that will improve outcomes for infants like him and families like ours. With gratitude, Matthew & Melissa Theisen MMF Founders and Morgan’s Parents