Matthew Jackson Fundraiser Join us at Flintstones Construction for a fun-filled event. Let's come together to support Matthew's passion for physiotherapy, providing care to others, his healthy and active lifestyle and great love of the outdoors. All funds raised will pay tribute to Matthew's life and career by supporting students in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC. What to expect: 🍕 Wood-fired pizza 🍺 Craft beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages 🎵 Live band entertainment 🔕 Silent auction featuring exciting items & experiences Included with ticket purchase: Wood-fired pizza, a beverage of choice, entertainment + all around good time, raising money for a great cause. ---------------- Additional pizzas as well as beer & wine will be available for purchase All proceeds go towards funding educational opportunities for deserving students! Come, have a great time and help us make a difference! *Limited number of tickets available Some information about Matthew Matthew Jackson was born in Brixham, Devon, England. His family emigrated to Canada in March 1968, moving first to Calgary, AB and subsequently to Victoria, BC in 1969. Matthew went to school in Oak Bay in Victoria, attending Monterey Elementary, Glenlyon Norfolk and Oak Bay High Schools. He later obtained a B.Sc in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria and continued his studies at the University of British Columbia, where he graduated in with a B.Sc in Physical Therapy in 1992. Matthew continued his training in physiotherapy throughout his career with numerous courses in orthopedics and manual therapy. He worked at Cook-Pandora Physiotherapy for many years, before joining Rebalance at its opening in 2013. Matthew was involved in sports throughout his life. He swam competitively as a child and later swam for the University of Victoria. He was also active throughout his life in surfing, climbing, hiking, skiing and road-riding. He died suddenly in the ocean off a place that he loved, Long Beach in Tofino, doing a sport he also loved, surfing.