Help us fund the Matt Fishman Scholarship.

Matt ellesse

In Sep. 2022, at the age of 23, my lovely son Matt was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Only 5% of GBM patients survive 5+ years. Despite incredible odds, Matt's spirit remains unbroken. Matt and his fiancée Ellesse believe in the healing power of music, and have established the Matt Fishman Scholarship, a beacon of hope for students pursuing a career in music, whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Please join us in celebrating Matt's spirit and spreading hope through the universal language of music. Together, we can make a profound impact and inspire other cancer survivors to believe in the power of music to heal and uplift.

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$100.00 from Jigna Jhaveri

$1,000.00 from Anonymous

"Let his name remain in our memories"

$500.00 from Anonymous

$500.00 from Chloe Weiers

"Miss you so much Matt."

$250.00 from Anonymous

"It was an inspiration and a pleasure to learn from Matt and his music through high school and to see the growth of his musicianship through college."

$15.00 from Anonymous

$100.00 from Hannah Odom

$100.00 from Anthony Speros

"Matt's incredible spirit shines on in everyone he ever met and everyone his scholarship will benefit"

$53.00 from Anonymous

$25.00 from Mark Piotrowski

$25.00 from Kim Taddeo

$100.00 from Diane and Michael Goldner

$100.00 from Matthew Scully

$100.00 from Patricia Pinto

$25.00 from Mark Michalak

$20.00 from Jacob Proctor

$7,175.00 from Alpha Kappa Sigma

"From the members of Alpha Kappa Sigma, raised at Boiler Room."

$5,102.00 from Dope Entertainment Group Inc

"We partnered with Alpha Kappa Sigma to curate an event at Cask'N Flagon on Oct 5th 2024 . Big s/o to AKS team for leading the charge for this cause!"

$100.00 from MetWinds

"Matt found beauty and strength in music. MetWinds members were blessed to share our music with Matt. Sending sincere condolences."

$15.00 from Kameron

$100.00 from Roderick Sipe

"A brother of AKS is never forgotten"

$10,000.00 from Fenway Nights on Behalf of Alpha Kappa Sigma

"Thanks to the Alpha Kappa Sigma organization from Northeastern University for their efforts to raise $10,000 for the Matt Fishman Scholarship"

$25.00 from Anonymous

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"Love and miss you Matt"

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$50.00 from Anonymous

"I am so grateful that our paths crossed in the Northeastern music community. We miss you, Matt - sending condolences to the family."

$50.00 from Anonymous

"I did not know Matt, but my son’s friend is my friend."

$25.00 from Gabe Levine

$25.00 from Anonymous

$100.00 from Lee Ann Millar

"In memory of a lovely and gifted young man - wishing peace to his family."

$50.00 from Ellen Irmiter

"Thank you for never dimming your light."

$100.00 from Susan Chan

$50.00 from Milton Posner

"Wishing love, strength, and healing to the Fishman family, as well as inspiration and perseverance to whomever winds up receiving the scholarship :)"

$100.00 from Tamara Baringer

"Heartfelt condolences to Matt's family and friends."

$25.00 from Lana

$100.00 from Megan O'Leary Parisi

"Condolences to my friend Ellesse, and to you as Matt’s loving mother. I also believe in the healing power of music (and running, I hope it helps you!)"

$25.00 from Anonymous

$100.00 from Anonymous

$100.00 from Antoinette Fiore

$25.00 from Addie Zebrowski

$50.00 from Anonymous

"I am so sorry for you loss."

$40.00 from Anonymous

$200.00 from The LaRiviere Family

"In living memory of our daughter’s dear friend, Matt. May his courage, strength, and kindness live on."

$75.00 from Adam Slomovitz

"Matt’s positive impact was felt in every corner of music at NEU - grateful I got to share in a part of it"

$100.00 from Patrick Kitchen

$25.00 from Julia E. Barksdale

$35.00 from Halle Chernin

"Was so privileged to witness Matt's music impact at Northeastern. Thinking of your family during this time ❤️"

$100.00 from Emily Gleitman

$25.00 from Anonymous

$100.00 from Irina Minkovich

"sending love to you and your family."

$25.00 from Allison Noble

$50.00 from Zinovy & Marianna Shifman

"Our love!"

$175.00 from Tanya and Egor Barg

$1,000.00 from Anonymous

"We love you Matt and admire your strength!"

$100.00 from Valentina Lygina

"Сил,и терпения всем"

$25.00 from Rebecca Eberlein

$50.00 from Anonymous

$25.00 from Evgeniya Chechkina

$10.00 from Anonymous

$75.00 from Anonymous

$50.00 from MikenKim Taussberg

$10.00 from Kate Hosack

$50.00 from Carly Tucker

$25.00 from Bill Porter

$10.00 from Anonymous

$50.00 from Gregory Picklesimer

$100.00 from Anonymous

$50.00 from Roza Koyen

"We love ❤️ you"

$100.00 from Raisa Tarsis

$20.00 from Gillian Tahajian

$100.00 from Vlad Shpilsky

$50.00 from Eric Rafalovsky

$50.00 from Raisa Zelmanova

"Matt be strong"

$100.00 from Victoria Rafalovsky

"We love you, stay strong"

$100.00 from Maria Topel

"Dear Matt be strong."

$500.00 from Aaron Wald

$50.00 from Eric Kipnis

$25.00 from Noam Levine

$50.00 from Lyubov Pogost

$100.00 from Galina Dreyzina

$50.00 from Andy and Jen Andrews

$50.00 from Diana Farberov

"So much love for this incredible young man and his strong family"

$100.00 from Peter Smith

"A great initiative. Run strong - on or off the course."

$50.00 from Anonymous

$100.00 from Kasabians

"With all our love"

$100.00 from Anna Solennikova

"❤️"

$50.00 from susan chan

$100.00 from Svetlana Aleshko

$100.00 from Galina Silver

$100.00 from The Southie Sullivans

$25.00 from Lee Ann Millar

"Matt, your warrior spirit inspired us all! You rock! ❤️"

$25.00 from Grace Bowen

"Thinking of you Matt and sending good vibes, you are so strong!! F BRAIN CANCER!"

$50.00 from Greg Rublev

$250.00 from J. Alain Ferry

"We run for Matt. #FCKCNCR"