Matthew K Cancel Foundation



This Foundation has been organized by all 4 parents of Matthew Keith Cancel. 

Maria and Randy Wentworth & Amy and Keith Cancel, we are proud parents looking to transmute the energy from the loss of our son and provide it to kids that require financial support to push them to the next level. Our son loved all aspects of basketball and helping others succeed which inspired us to do this..



We plan to provide financial scholarships to support young kids/teenagers in their basketball path to greatness. We will start with basket ball and transition to anything our son guides us from up above..






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Martin Bauer | $250

Offering prayers and condolences from the Bauer/Fagan's to all of Matt's family and friends.

Christina Hermos | $50

Dear Maria and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Matthew. I remember him fondly and sending my deepest condolences.

Margaret LeBlanc | $50

Graciela Gómez | $50

Please accept my condolences 💐 once again for Matt’s legacy and the love for basketball 🏀 Dios lo Bendiga

Kathryn Wynne | $50

Maria, I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your beloved son. This is a wonderful way to celebrate his life, thank you for allowing us to share in it.

Paris Dental Centre

God Bless your family at this time and the future recipients of this scholarship whose lives will be touched by Matthew's legacy.

Kyle Moore | $25

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Peter Newburger | $100

Diane Even | $50

Zoon Wangu | $50

Leslie Moody | $100

Jessica Negron | $50

Kerri Gosselin | $50

Fiorella Souza | $705

Our deepest sympathy Maria to you and your family.. May Matt's legacy influence many young people. Emily Cloutier, Jolie Matheson, Penny Feldman, Rachel Copertino, Alison Leblanc, Angela Meciak, Kristine Tingley, Rachel Armenti, Eileen Hoffman, Kerinna Silvestri, Susie Bianco, Angela Beeler, Jerry Durbin, Jamie Rivera, Wendy Rickert, Dayne Fyvie, Fiorella Souza

Ann Sattler | $50

Dear Maria, we know the unique grief of losing a child but I appreciate your focus on his values and achievements while he was with us. As you know you are very special to all of us on the Umass pediatrics faculty and you are certainly in our hearts and prayers over the next many months

Victor Cardiellos | $100

sandra melanson | $30

Dear Maria & Family - My deepest sympathy to you and your family. What a wonderful way to honor Matthew. Sandra Melanson

Lisa & Tim Goss | $50

Heidi Burton | $25

Shannon & Tim Harrold | $100

Carlos Mejia | $100

Matt's World 🌎

Seble Assefa | $100

Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Gerry Collins | $100

My family and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Maria & Dario | $100

Sean Travis | $300

Tom Pendergast | $100

Peter Aguiar | $200

Pam Tavares | $50

Maria, Randy, Keith and Amy Keith was a brilliant, fun loving young gentleman! My host legacy live on through the stories you share and the memories within your heart! Love Pam & Russ Tavares (Julie’s Aunt and Uncle)

Ted Kremer | $150

Dear Maria and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Matthew. Thank you for giving all of us the opportunity to contribute to his foundation and help someone else. Our hearts go out to you! Love, Ted and Jennifer

Ruth MacCara | $100

Amy, Keith and Brayson, What a wonderful way to to honour Matt’s memory! I hope the knowledge that you all are in the hearts and prayers of so many people will be of some comfort at this difficult time. Lots of love and again, my deepest condolences.