2017 Cam’ron Matthews

CAM’RON MATTHEWS

Organ Donor

Age 16 ~ Alto, TX

Donated on 10/19/2015

at East Texas Medical Center

Honored by Southwest Transplant Alliance at organs.org

Cam’ron Matthews was a role model, a respectful, even-keeled, and a fine young man. Cam’ron was an outgoing and friendly junior at Alto High School in Texas and a back-up quarterback on the undefeated Yellowjacket football team. He lived in Alto all his life and was a member of the Alto Church of Christ. In October 2015, Cam’ron had just finished a play during a Friday night football game when he said he was feeling dizzy. He fell to the ground on the sidelines. Cam’ron was airlifted from the football field to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas, and passed away a day later. Amidst this great tragedy, his parents made the decision to donate their son’s organs. Through organ donation, Cam saved six lives.

Cam’ron’s Story

Cam’ron Matthews was an outgoing and friendly junior at Alto High School in Texas. He was a starting wide receiver and free safety, as well as the back-up quarterback on the undefeated Yellowjacket football team. Cam’ron was on the student council, as well as the A-B honor roll. He lived in Alto all his life and was a member of the Alto Church of Christ. Cam’ron was described as a fine Christian boy. His friends and family describe him as a role model, respectful, even-keeled and one of the finest young men you would ever meet. Coaches described him as a phenomenal athlete and all-around great kid.

In October 2015, Cam’ron had just finished a play during a Friday night football game when he said he was feeling dizzy. He fell to the ground on the sidelines. Cam’ron was airlifted from the football field to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas. and passed away a day later. Amidst this great tragedy, his parents made the decision to donate their sons organs. Through organ donation, Cam saved six lives.

It’s almost been a year since his passing and the memory of Alto’s Cam’ron Matthews is stronger than ever. His parents and sister have had the opportunity to meet all six of his recipients at an event sponsored by Southwest Transplant Alliance. Alto High School recently held a community event in honor of Cam where they renamed their football field, Cam’ron Matthews Field.

His parents, Gayla and Ronnie, along with his sister, Paige, volunteer their time with Southwest Transplant Alliance by speaking about Cam’s inspiring story and sharing the importance of registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor.