Philanthropy
Matt's philanthropy has centered on access, dignity, endurance, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to cross their own finish line.
Matt founded C Different to help blind and visually impaired athletes participate in triathlons and endurance events. The mission was never pity. It was access, preparation, trust, and the chance for athletes to compete.
1% Better helps make physical fitness accessible and achievable for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The model centers on funding, training, inclusion, and social connection.
Dignity-first language
Stories about disability, IDD, and adaptive sport need consent, specificity, and respect. The athlete is never a prop for someone else's motivation.
Do not use pity language
Do not refer to athletes as inspiration props
Use people-first or identity-respectful language depending on the person's preference
Ask athletes how they want to be described
Use blind athlete, visually impaired athlete, adaptive athlete, athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people with IDD where appropriate
Avoid suffering from
Impact work
Matt's philanthropy links endurance preparation with access, trust, family support, and the practical systems that let athletes participate with dignity.
Trust is trained before race day through communication, pacing, preparation, and shared responsibility.
Inclusion means the room, route, registration, media, volunteers, and expectations are built for real participation.
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