A Wish Come True for Matt Franceschini

As many of you know, one of Don's activities for the last few years has been tutoring kids from Ridgefield High School who - for one reason or another - are unable to attend classes. A lot of these kids have medical conditions of one sort or another, and they struggle with trying to keep up in school and get well at the same time.

None has been more inspiring to us, perhaps, than Matt Franceschini, who has Hodgkins lymphoma and has been battling the disease through radiation and chemotherapy for many months. Nevertheless, Matt is a dedicated student, he works hard and has been doing biology and geometry with Don last year and this year chemistry and algebra.

Recently, Matt was given a chance to realize a childhood wish - to see his favorite football team, the Tennessee Titans play - by the Make a Wish Foundation. Here's a nice article on the team website about Matt's visit. We're so glad to know this inspiring young man!!