The Briden Family will be hosting a Food Allergy Awareness and Education Charity Event on June 8, 2024 in honor of their son Matthew who at age 28 died from a peanut allergy. Always a helper with a kind heart, the family knows that Matthew would show his signature smile if their advocacy could benefit others and save lives.
Our amazing, fun-loving and kindhearted son Matthew was diagnosed with a peanut allergy at age 2. He died at age 28 after eating what he thought was a safe food at a Pittsburgh restaurant. His death was preventable.
As a family we are committed to advocate for Food Allergy Awareness and Education in restaurants so we can help others living with food allergies and their families avoid this tragic outcome. We have been vocal and working hard (check out the links below to see what we have been up to). Our efforts led to PA House Representative Arvind Venkat sponsoring and Representative Natalie Mihalek co-sponsoring a bill requiring a Food Allergy awareness program for Pennsylvania restaurants. This Bill passed the House on March 26, 2024, with a vote of 148-53 and moves to the PA Senate for a June 2024 vote. We ask that you please support us by attending this event or by contributing in Matthew's honor as we continue to partner with F.A.R.E. in fostering needed change. Matthew should be alive today, together we can help ensure that others living with food allergies are here tomorrow.
PA Rep Arvind Venkat’s Press conference: https://youtu.be/3sHwQHItSHI
PA Rep Natalie Mihalek : https://youtu.be/pjW6AgkiFCA
FARE Documentary: https://youtu.be/aYNQPBtOjiE
Attend an Event or Donate
Register for Golf Outing
Golf was one of Matthew's passions. It fed his competitive drive and brought his friends together. Please join us. All golf registrations include attendance at the charity dinner.
Register for Gala
Come join us as we celebrate our son Matthew and raise money to support FARE. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and entertainment in a fun and casual venue for sports enthusiasts, Matthew being one. Come prepared to win at the silent auction.
Donate
If you are unable to attend or want to further help advocate for Food Allergy Awareness' and Education, please consider an additional donation. We have been associated with FARE (formerly FAAN) since Matthew was in grade school. 100% of the event fees and donations go directly to FARE to continue their mission.
Sponsorship
Your sponsorship, in honor of Matthew, supports the family’s work locally, influences FARE’s ability on a national level to advocate for changes in the restaurant industry and supports FARE's mission to increase food allergy research, education and awareness so that other families will not experience the devastating loss of a loved one due to food allergies.
