Matthew Yost was a man of impeccable character. He was a family man who was strong, kind, selfless, and loved to serve others. So it makes sense that he worked and loved being in the food industry as an unbelievable chef for over 30 years. He loved his wife, three daughters and many grandchildren first and foremost. He enjoyed cooking, traveling, hunting, being outdoors and teaching his grandkids how to build a fire, drive the tractor, or roast s’mores.  Without a doubt he was the rock of his family and loved dearly.

Matt was diagnosed with MSA only a few years ago. His disease progressed very quickly but he never gave up. He was determined not to let MSA get the best of him. He went to all his therapies multiple times per week, he did his exercises at home, and continued to do the things he loved until the very end. He even participated in multiple clinical trials including ones in New York City. Even on his worst days with MSA, he continued to have a positive attitude with a desire and passion for helping find a cure and ways to help people navigate such an awful illness.

After he passed, Matt’s wishes included donating his brain for MSA research to give doctors an even better chance at getting more information and hopefully getting one step closer for a way to slow progression and find a possible cure.

He was a hero in life to everyone who loved him and he continues to be a hero after death to those who don’t know him. His fund is being set up to go towards more research and we pray that one day people won’t have to suffer from this disease the way that Matt, his family and many others have had to.