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FOUNDATION EVENTS

Scholarship Fundraiser

PLAY IT FORWARD

An evening to honor Matthew’s passion for music and support the mission of the Foundation. This special evening features performances by Ross MacAndrew and The Naticks, Paul Colombino, and Alex Godiksen. Light buffet, pizza, dessert and cash bar.

Friday | May 8, 2026 | The Pump House

6:00 to 9:00pm

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PAST EVENTS

PLAY IT FORWARD May 8, 2026

Play It Forward 2026 was another amazing tribute to Matthew Sheehan. Together with our talented musicians, a sold out room full of dear friends and family, and generous donors, the Foundation will continue Matthew's legacy of performing acts of kindness by awarding college scholarships. 

Please check out photos from this special evening below. Thank you!

PLAY IT FORWARD 2026 | MAY 8, 2026

    PLAY IT FORWARD 2025 | APRIL 25, 2025

      PLAY IT FORWARD MAY 5, 2024

       Thank you to everyone who donated to and attended Play It Forward 2024, our annual scholarship fundraiser, at the beautiful Pump House. It was an incredible evening and we love that everyone will be “paying it forward” with random acts of kindness to help continue Matthew’s legacy. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Foundation awarded two college scholarships in 2024.

      The Pump House | Wakefield, RI

      PLAY IT FORWARD 2023

      On May 5, 2023 together with over 100 friends and family, and along with the generosity of donors and our talented musicians, the Foundation honored Matthew's legacy of supporting the community by raising funds for 3 college scholarships. 

      Play It Forward Fundraising event ~ MaY 20, 2022

        Play It Forward Fundraising event ~ March 8, 2020

        memorial bench dedication

         On December 16, 2020, the Matthew Sheehan Memorial Foundation dedicated a bench in honor of Matthew at 

        Looking Upwards in Middletown, RI. Matthew was the IT Specialist for the Looking Upwards organization. 


        This bench was made possible by generous donations to the Foundation. Thank you all for your continued support of the Matthew Sheehan Memorial Foundation.  


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        RI CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION  CO.9902880 | 501(C)(3) |  EIN 84-3740115 

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