About Us

Matt’s Story

Matt Moran was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015 when he had one of his kidneys removed. Doctors told him he was cancer-free, but then in late 2018 the cancer returned. From the beginning of his cancer journey, Matt taught us how to live fully and practice gratitude while facing many difficulties. In 2020, Matt felt nudged to start a blog and podcast, “With Gratitude Matt” that would document his cancer journey and thank all his loyal supporters. The podcast shines a light on gratitude, life lessons, and faith as tools for a better life. As a result of his efforts, Matt touched many lives. He brought hope, healing and inspiration to others.

Matt reminded us to….

find something we are grateful for everyday
be truly present to those we are with
ask ourselves how we are feeding our mind, body and soul

May you be blessed and inspired by Matt’s strength and legacy.

The Foundation

Matt taught us to be grateful and the WGM Foundation is keeping Matt’s lessons alive. The Foundation was developed to make an impact on the lives of young people who embody the character, courage and gratitude that Matt shared with those around him and who practice gratitude despite the challenges in their lives. The foundation will also help fund the WGM podcast which is proudly now hosted by Matt’s brother Bill.

Matt’s light, strength, and giving heart will live on in the benefactors of the With Gratitude Matt Foundation.

Our Mission

To create opportunities for young people to engage in acts of service and reflection that foster a sense of gratitude

To provide grants, scholarships, or other financial assistance to individuals, organizations or initiatives that align with the Foundation’s mission of promoting gratitude among youth

To encourage the development of leadership qualities in young people by emphasizing the importance of gratitude in building better communities

To inspire others with stories on the WGM podcast of how to overcome adversity, embrace gratitude, grow in faith and make a difference

Our Values

GRATITUDE – finding the courage to be grateful despite life’s obstacles
CONNECTIONS – learning from others and their journeys
COMMUNITY – coming together in larger numbers to support each other and our families with faith and hope
CLEAR FUTURE –creating a better path with less obstacles to joy, health, and love

Our Vision for the WGM Fund

Funds will primarily be focused on supporting the podcast and helping provide an opportunity for a young person to have an experience that they would not be able to do otherwise. The WGM Fund will be a bridge to meet a need for a family.

We are committed to continuing to educate through the WGM podcast and creating experiences that cultivate gratitude, foster meaningful connections, build strong communities, and pave the way for a clear and promising future.

“As we listen intently to the inspiration of WGM, we reflect and align with living an active legacy and service to others.” – Bob Prangley

Our Founding Sponsor

We are fortunate to have the support of DayMark Wealth Partners as our founding sponsor. DayMark serves multigenerational families and successful individuals to better define their financial goals and build a path for their financial future. For more information, visit daymarkwealthpartners.com.

Charities We Have Supported

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE: We have helped individuals with cancer and worked to make a positive impact by giving to Dana-Farber. Our funds have supported clinical experts collaborating with researchers to offer adult and pediatric patients with the most advanced treatments available.
ST. XAVIER: With our initial fundraiser, contributions were made to Matt’s Jesuit Alma Mater supporting students in being “Men for Others.”

My goal is to share some of my experience so others can draw strength from what I have witnessed.

Taking time to Be Present – some great advice that I also received years ago as well. Put your trust in the Lord always!

Matt wanted to share the power of gratitude with others. The podcast continues to do the work he started of shining light on stories of people overcoming obstacles, finding life lessons and a stronger faith.

Thanks for continuing to help clarify what is important and how to stay focused on that.

"Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out."

One day, Matt was approached by a stranger who asked “how are you doing?” Even though Matt was in noticable pain and could barely walk while on his way to treatment, Matt energetically responded “Fantastic!” Matt believed life is a gift, no matter how powerful the storm. He was always positive and grateful.

Matt made a lasting impression on each person he met. Matt believed in being present with others and that is why he made a difference, one person at a time. We can also make that same choice every day to have a positive effect on every person or situation.

“Cancer can take away all of my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart, and it cannot touch my soul. And those things are going to carry on forever.”

Jim Valvano