"Mitch, we are honored that you are apart of our team!"

"Good Luck with everything Mitch!"

"Mitch, the Bearcat Nation is behind you, stay strong!"

"Mitch:

We love you man!! Keep helping winn games and competing for a Championship for you!!!

Coach Jones"

"I am praying for you mitch"

"GO MITCH! Thanks for being part of the Bearcats! You and your family are in my family's prayers. GO BEARCATS!"

"Mitch, you have been such a good luck charm for the Bearcats and I hope they bring luck for you! Stay strong and know that you are in everyone's prayers."

"Mitch,your brother is awesome.You should honor him with all your Holloween candy.I know you took my Beligan chocolate.(inside joke)"

"Mitch, I hope you are doing well! I'm glad to see that you are so supportive of the team and that they support you back. You are a great inspiration. Go Bearcats!"

"Mitch...I am a huge Bearcats fan and that means I am a huge Mitch fan since you are one of the bearcats. Keep fighting and keep being the "cats" lucky charm. I will keep you in my prayers."

"Hey Mitch good luck with everything, we're glad to have you and the team and fans all support you."

"Good luck Mitch. Just keep fighting and stay strong."

"Stay strong Mitch! We are behind you! Go Cats!!"

"Mitch,
I live in Charlotte and like you am a diehard Bearcat fan. I don't get to go to the games and haven't had the pleasure of meeting you. I read about your situation and wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and your strength and courage. I can't wait for the day I read that you are clear of your problems and can proceed with carrying the Bearcat banner. Stay strong and hang with the Cats. I will pray for your recovery and hope you will root like heck at the games for me. God bless."

"Hi Mitch, I just want to tell you I think you are a very brave young man.
I can't imagine what you are going thru
& will pray that you will be cured in
the near future.
I believe that you are the Bearcats lucky charm this season & a big reason they are undefeated.
Good luck in the futute & Go Bearcats!
Jim"

"Micth, You have all our prayers with you in your journey through this illness. We bearcats stick together. We are there for you. You may not know us, but our hearts are with you in spirit and in mind.
Go Bearcats! Be tough Mitch. We can do this as a Bearcat team. "

"Hey Mitch, I hope your feeling good. We are praying for you. I know you are excited for this weekend as The Cats host the Nation and UCONN at Nippert on ABC TV! Take care, the Bearcat Nation Loves and Supports You! Go Bearcats! Tim"

"You go Mitch!

We are with you all the way...with lots of cheers and lots of prayers. Keep up the fight!!!!!"

"Mitch you have been great inspritation for our team. We are lucky to have you wish that everything goes well. "

"Mitch - You are the strongest Bearcat there is! Stay strong - I'm prying for you. God Bless!"

"Mitch,
Our grandma battled cancer and you can too!

Go Bearcats!

Joey and Kevin"

"Hey Mitch,

I've been wearing your bracelet 24/7 and telling all of my friends about it. My thoughts, as well as every single UC student's are with you! "

"Stay strong Mitch!!"

"Mitch!

Stay Strong!!
Linwood Marshall Bearcat Football Captain class of 83!!"

"Mitch, keep fighting man! Glad to have you as part of my favorite team!"

"Mitch, you are an inspiration and a lesson about what is really important in life. Keep up the good fight. God bless you.

Sean"

"Stay Strong Mitch-We're all praying for you! Go Bearcats!"

"A great university is not measured by it winning sports team alone. It is measured by its commitment to core values such as "promoting justice" and "accepting responsibility." We are all one family. We are all one UC."

"Mitch, Stay strong little cousin! haha, love you!

Lindsey(:"

"Mitch...you inspire us! We think of you and pray for you often. Keep Fighting!
Go Bearcats!"

"Hey Mitch,

I just saw your story on TV. You are a strong little dude and I hope you can keep those players in line down there and keep them on their winning ways. Best of wishes buddy!

Go Bearcats !!"

"Hey Mitch! Hope you enjoyed the last game as much as me...go cats! I want you to know that I will be praying for you and for a cure all the time. May God bless you with strength and joy :)"

"Keep up the good work Mitch!
You are a continued inspiration to many.
Stay strong!

...and go buy some Belgium Chocolate for your brother! :)



"

"Mitch stay strong, keep fighting, and don't ever lose your faith or spirit. You are courageous and a source of inspiration for people everywhere. (As well as our Bearcats' good luck charm!) We are praying for you that you beat this cancer! "

"Hi Mitch and Mom,

My name is Kelli Mathews-Gosch. I am Ricardo Mathews' sister (#90). As you probably already know, our older sister, Nadia, passed away at 24 (i was 22 and Ricky was 14).

I writing you to let you know that God is working wonders in all of our lives. I know that you have touched Ricky's life. How?, you ask. Well,I have just watched an interview on YouTube that Ricky did about your mission and it had myself and my mother in tears. I have NEVER heard my little brother talk about my sister and her medical condition since she left us to go home. I know that God is working through you for our family, personally.

People never really know what to say to "make things better" in tough times. What I have learned in my own family's situation is that its ok not to say anything. It just amazes me to see my LITTLE BROTHER open up like he has. For years he was saying a lot of nothing. Its great to hear what he has to say. I thank God for your whole family! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Keep your faith and remember that we were all made in His image. As my mother always says to Ricky and I every time she ends a phone call with us, "Jesus loves you and I love you and dont forget to make a joyful noise".

Your sister in Christ,
Kelli

p.s. GO BEARCATS!"

"Praying for all to work out for you. You are a VERY brave kid and God bless you and the Bearcats for what they are doing for you. Have faith in Christ, and hopefully things will turn around for you."

"hey mitch i cant wait to see you!(:
"

"My Dearest Mitch, I just want you to know how thankful to God I am for placing you in my son's life for such a time as this!!! What an awesome testimony you have been to not only him but to "OUR WHOLE FAMILY". I want you to let your mom know how "SHE" has made me one of the most happiest mom's in the world and as a result of her own testimony, she has given me a new sense of strength and assurance in God's faithfulness. Let her know that for 22yrs I have been raising my son & I always wondered if he really got the bottom line of it all. Well after watching the Mitch Stone
Feature - Cincinnati Bearcat Football interview that Fox Ohio ran on Nov 16th, I know that he got the bottom line, because he made it very clear that it's all about RELATIONSHIPS!!! You see anybody can give things, but it takes an extra-ordinary SPECIAL person to give of THEMSELVES!!! The last thing that my son stated in that interview was that you were for real, for real the BEARCAT'S LUCKY CHARM, I say you are for real, for real "MY NEW FOUND INSPIRATION"!!! Please know that we have & will continue to keep you & your family in our prayers. God is so faithful & I thank Him for answering your prayers for the BEARCATS!!! Take care & always remember that Jesus loves you, I love you too & don't forget to keep on making a joyful noise!! #90's Mom, Jacquelyn(Jackie)Mathews-Bennett"

"Hey Mitch, this is Ricardo Mathews' mom again. I just wanted you to know that I am so very happy because God answered your prayers & that after the BEARCATS win today over Pittsburg (we missed you last week in Ohio) looks like we may get the chance to see you at the bowl!!....goBEARCATS!!!#90'S mom"

"Just like a Bearcat......UNdefeated :)
Stay strong, know that you have LOTS of PRAYERS, LOVE & support from all over the globe"

"Hey Mitch!

You are a shining star! Stay strong, keep a smile in your heart and know that I and so many other people are praying for you and your family!

"

"Hi Mitch
I would be honored to wear your wristband! I work as a research associate in the UC medical science building. Do you like football and especially the Bearcats? I hope Coach Kelly stays don't you? I will keep you in my prayers. Stay strong! I also hope that you and your family have a Happy Holiday!"

"Mitch, I just saw your story on youtube. You are one brave little man and an inspiration to many I'm sure. You and your family are in my prayers. Keep fightin' brother and cheering for those Bearcats!"

"Mitch,

You are the perfect person to lead the Bearcats out to victory in the Sugar Bowl......Stay strong....GO CATS"

"Mitch Great meeting you the other day at the game....the Bearcats love you just as much as you love them!!!! "

"We are thinking and praying for you all the time."