In memory of Matthew Thomas Contreras · $10 from every shirt goes to the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming
In loving memory
Matthew Thomas Contreras
May 23, 1995 – October 3, 2026
I am proud to call you my superhero!
$10 from every shirt goes to the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming.
Their work stays local: seizure first-aid training, camps for kids with epilepsy, counseling, and emergency help for families.
So far, together
The shirt
Wear it for Matthew
A soft Gildan 50/50 tee, pressed by our family. The front carries a purple epilepsy-awareness ribbon and 2010, the year Matthew was diagnosed. The back carries Matthew's smile and the words we'll always say about him.
- Purple, red, heather royal or white; kids sizes Youth XS to XL, adult sizes S to 5XL
- Youth XS–XL $20; adult S–XL $25, 2XL $28, 3XL $30, 4XL–5XL $32
- Also in red, white & blue spiral tie-dye: kids 4–14 $25, adult S–XL $30, 2XL–3XL $33 (see it)
- Pick up at Matthew’s Celebration of Life following his services, or choose $6 shipping and we’ll mail it the day after
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Order a shirtPick up your shirt at Matthew’s Celebration of Life following his services, or choose $6 shipping and we’ll mail it the day after.
About Matthew
Our superhero
Matthew was a bright and quiet soul. He believed in many things, but always believed in being kind. Not just to people, but to any living thing.
Many things would make Matthew laugh. Laughter was Matthew's best medicine. He often looked up to comedians like Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. But most of the time he was trying to make everyone around him laugh. He loved making people smile and giving everyone a reason to be happy.
I don’t think there was ever a time when Matthew didn’t show up for anyone. You told him you needed him for anything, and he would be there to do whatever was needed. Matthew was the type of person that he would give the shirt off his back and give it to you if he needed to. Of everyone, Matthew was the most dependable person for anyone who needed him.
Matthew was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2010 when he was in high school at the age of 15, like his mother, Jennifer Martinez. Matthew struggled at the beginning of his journey, just like anyone would. But Matthew was happily seizure-free for 10+ years. He was finally able to obtain his driver's license at the age of 30 and got the car that he named “Valkyrie” off of the Avengers.
Matthew was our superhero in many ways to so many people. Donating to the Epilepsy Foundation would mean the world to his family and friends, as it was something Matthew would never ask of people, but it would mean the world to him.
Seizure first aid
Know what to do
Stay
Stay with the person and time the seizure. Stay calm.
Safe
Move hard or sharp things away. Never put anything in their mouth.
Side
If they aren't awake, turn them gently onto their side. Call 911 if a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes.
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Donate directly to the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming in Matthew's memory.
Donate in Matthew's memoryShipping and orders
Shirts are pressed by our family. Pick yours up at Matthew’s Celebration of Life following his services, or choose shipping and we’ll mail it the day after. Size exchanges within 14 days. Ordering for a school, team or workplace? Contact us and we'll help.
Proceeds benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming. Shirt purchases are not tax-deductible donations. With love, Matthew's family.
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