Remembering Swirls
Matt’s Story honors the life, courage, and lasting spirit of Matthew “Swirls” Cirelli, whose kindness, compassion, and love for others continue to inspire Swirls Around the World.
Matt’s Story honors the life, courage, and lasting spirit of Matthew “Swirls” Cirelli, whose kindness, compassion, and love for others continue to inspire Swirls Around the World.

Matthew “Swirls” Cirelli was known for his kindness, courage, humor, and deep compassion for others. During his battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma, Matt inspired everyone around him with his strength and spirit. A beloved son, brother, friend, student, and athlete, he touched countless lives through the joy he brought to others and the way he cared so deeply for the people around him.
Matt loved family traditions, sports, friendship, and helping others whenever he could. He hoped to one day work in the medical field so he could give back in the same way others had cared for him. Through photos, memories, and stories, Matt’s Story celebrates a life filled with love, laughter, faith, and generosity, and a legacy that continues to shine through Swirls Around the World.
The Swirls Around the World Foundation is a nonprofit organization, honoring the life and legacy of Matthew “Swirls” Cirelli who passed away at the age of 19 after battling Ewing Sarcoma.
The mission of the foundation is to honor Matthew’s legacy by embracing his courage, spirit, and kindness by paying it forward.
