Muscle Up for Matthew

Muscle Up for Matthew is held yearly to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association in honor of Matthew Silvas II, who was diagnosed when he was five years old. Matthew was expected to be in leg braces by 9 and wheelchair bound by 12, however, at 13, he is still beating the odds and needs neither.

Due to poor weather conditions, the Muscle up for Matthew 5K was moved to the Coastal Bend College Track, where it initially started. Despite potential rainfall, volunteers were plentiful as A.C. Jones High School, San Patricio Electric Co-Op and the college volunteered to help with the benefit.

Last year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association had to cancel its big event because of a hurricane which makes smaller, localized benefits even more important. The $2,000-$3,000 donation from this run will be a big help in the fight.