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Swirls Warrior Days

Creates unforgettable moments for children and young adults battling cancer, with a day filled with joy and celebration that honor their strength and inspire hope.

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Swirls Warrior Days create unforgettable moments for children and young adults battling cancer through joyful experiences that celebrate their strength, lift their spirits, and inspire hope.

These special days are an important part of the Swirls Around the World mission. They give warriors and their families an opportunity to step away from the world of hospitals, appointments, and testing to simply enjoy time together, make lasting memories, and experience moments of pure joy.

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See more of our favorite Swirls Warrior Days moments – from unforgettable Hockey Fights Cancer Nights to our inspiring Swirling with the Girls Pop-Up Parties!

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2022 Warrior Days

Rachel‘s Christmas-themed Warrior Day at Boston Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at Citizens Bank Opera House!

December 2022

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Dominic’s very first Boston Boston Bruins Game at Hockey Fights Cancer Night at the TD Garden!

October 2022

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Katie’s Swirls Warrior Day at Fenway Park to catch a Red Sox vs. Yankees Game!

August 2022

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Mayah’s Swirls Night out at Tavern in the Square Boston & Blue Man Group!

August 2022

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Mattie’s Love Your Melon x Swirls Day at NASCAR-FedEx Hospitality Experience – Sonoma!

June 2022

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Walter the Warrior‘s 2nd Birthday Celebration at Tommy’s Place with a Special “Up” Themed Cake made by the wonderful Sweet Li’s and SHRH Designs!

May 2022

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Swirling With the Dinosaurs: Swirls Dino Safari Walk-Thru Adventure!

May 2022

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Swirling With the Girls: Blushing Manners Spa Day!

February 2022

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Colin‘s Swirls Warrior Night Honored at the Philadelphia 76’ers Game as “Caring Kid of the Game”!

February 2022

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2021 Warrior Days

Kiara’s Warrior Days at Selfie World Boston, Plaster FunTime, and an MVP Lamborghini Ride!

December 2021

Kiara Leigh Cutler
7/4//2011-1/8/2022

Kiara Forever
#TeamKi

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Leo’s 13th Birthday and Cancer-Free Celebration at BattleGroundZ!

December 2021

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Treagin the Warrior & Family’s Swirls Day at the Dallas Aquarium & Urban Air Adventure Park!

November 2021

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Grady Gladiator and Family’s Warrior Night at the Celtics Game!

November 2021

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Celia had a special Swirls Day with her family at the VIP Preview of Boston’s Dino Safari Walk Thru Adventure

November 2021

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Faith’s 17th Birthday Celebration with a Special Sunflower Cake from Swirls!

October 2021

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Maggie’s Special Day at the South Carolina Aquarium!

September 2021

Magaraet “Maggie” Lucille Haagensen
11/10/2014-5/2/2022

Maggie’s Legacy

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Cecilia’s 11th Birthday Celebration at Build-A-Bear Workshop!

July 2021

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Ben’s Celebration of Life with a Special Sloth Cake from Swirls!

July 2021

Benjamin Douglas Dixon
12/17/2009-7/8/2021

Be Kind Like Ben

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Haley’s Special Graduation from Presbyterian College!

May 2021

When Haley was unable to attend her in-person graduation ceremony, our Swirls Family helped make the day special by providing a “Haley Strong” Graduation Cake for her Haley-Style ceremony in the hospital. Haley never let cancer decide her path. One of the infinite things we admired and loved most about Haley- she lived life to the fullest, and with that beautiful smile!

Haley Clare Hughes
12/31/1998-10/18/2021

Hope From Haley Hughes

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Dalton’s 12th Birthday Celebration and a Special Superhero D Cake!

February 2021

Dalton Eli Fox
2/19/2009-5/25/2021

D-Feet Cancer: The Dalton Fox Foundation

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Conor’s End of Treatment Celebration Parade!

November 2020

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Oliver’s Epic Hockey Weekend in Boston

November 2018

And we even got our Warrior Ollie to trade in his Leafs Jersey for a Bergeron Bruins Jersey…well at least until 2nd intermission!

Oliver Joseph Smith
6/26/2007-6/27/2019

“Be the Hardest Worker”

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  • 04-01-2026 – Apply for the 2025-2026 Matthew Cirelli Memorial Scholarshipin: Memorial Scholarship
  • 03-07-2026 – 7th Annual Swirls Around the World Pub Crawlin: Pub Crawl

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.

Latest News

  • ​​​​​​​06-01-2026 – 5th Annual ​​Swirls Around the World Golf Tournamentin: Golf Tournament
  • 04-01-2026 – Apply for the 2025-2026 Matthew Cirelli Memorial Scholarshipin: Memorial Scholarship
  • 03-07-2026 – 7th Annual Swirls Around the World Pub Crawlin: Pub Crawl
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