I Organised The World's Greatest Car Show In 12 Days: MATTWOOD

[@AutoalexCars]

PLEASE DONATE to Matt's JustGiving page here: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mattwood?ExactTarget&

[@theotherchannel2279]

Not being funny but has he tried CBD oil. It is meant to be the cure for cancer!

[@jimmykucera8627]

Is this the only way to donate? Clicking on the link only shows GBP. Might be helpful to set something else up like PayPal for us on the other side of the world so we can pay in what ever currency and it converts to you in GBP 🤓🚙

[@IanHatesHimself]

@@jimmykucera8627 Just a heads up, the website already accepts payment through PayPal

[@CarThrottle]

What a special day this was, thank you Alex and everyone involved for putting on this mega event. We weren't even sure Alex could tie his own laces let alone pull this off in 12 days, it just goes to show how good the car community is. To Matt and his family, you are amazing people and it was an absolute honour to meet you.

[@jonathansmith4737]

WHOLESOME.

[@A_Man_Who_Says_Hello8538]

Hello!

[@adrianholliman2830]

Showing the world what the car community is all about. Well done Alex you can be proud of the heartfelt goodness you have shared.

[@zairomolino4074]

He may be able to organize a car show but surely he can't tie his own laces.

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Holy Alex

[@MatArmstrongbmx]

What a day! 🙏 ❤️

[@chrisfix]

This is incredible. Perfect example of the car community coming together for something great and you did an awesome job making it happen Alex!

[@TermlessHGW]

Absolutely 👍 Keep on Alexing!!

[@episode9134]

The love in the car community is so special

[@salehhussein1727]

Hey guys, chris fix here !

[@apexinstinct]

Hey guys!!!

[@ConquerDriving]

This event goes to show how amazing and supportive people can be. Big respect to Alex and everyone involved.

[@mattpollard6327]

A day and a video I will never forget all thanks to Alex and his team ❤️ Thanks everyone I really appreciate everything ❤️

[@mariomadriz]

So inspiring to see what an amazing comunity this is! Matt, sending you all the love and great vibes. Cheers from Costa Rica!

[@Ewanm9389]

Wishing you and you're family the best. Enjoy you're MX5 and keep a smile on you're face, all the best Matt!

[@cp4512]

Best wishes to you Matt 👍

[@kennethporter992]

Alex is a legend for doing this. Seriously. Matt, it's so heart warming to see you want to pour into to the ones you love despite what your family is going through. Thank you all for sharing this with us

[@timw5709]

Hope we raise enough to get you and your family that trip to America, Tavarish is waiting! 😁 Love to you and the family buddy ❤️ Mx5 is looking minty fresh now 👌

[@CarsWithJB]

So proud of Alex, the car community showing up, and Matt & family - amazing stuff - here's to Mattwood 2023!

[@EngineeringExplained]

This is simply beautiful - Alex you're a gem. It's just awesome to see positivity and support, and people coming together for Matt. Love it, love it, love it! PS - If you wanna have another height competition with Hammond I'm in.

[@radionautomatic]

"Hellooooooh everyone, and welcome!" I do a cracking Engineering Explained impression 👌

[@Ratarossa]

What an amazing day. Matt is was an honour to be part of such a special day. Alex and everyone involved you are all legends for pulling this show off in just a few days. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kevind8500]

Thanks to yourself and all my KZbin favourites pulling together for this special young man and his family x

[@mgcharoudin]

Doing God's work Alex. It was inspiring seeing you organise it and being excited as everything was coming together while you were here at the Ring.

[@ashleyjordan27891]

We even got the god of the Apex taxi supporting

[@kingdongo4388]

It’s crazy they were making content while planning more content and events, CRAZY STUFF

[@j.a.citadel3258]

I am currently in floods of tears lying in a hospital bed feeling sorry for myself and this has truly helped me put things into perspective. This is Simply the most heartwarming moment in youtube history. I am so proud and happy that Alex has managed to pull off such a amazing job to help some truly deserving people. Big love from me 💜

[@AutoalexCars]

Get better soon! ❤️

[@VitorBarbosa]

Get well soon J.A.!

[@ricardo1e93]

Get better soon! Greetings from Portugal 🙏🇵🇹

[@andypollard7024]

❤️

[@hans747]

Get well soon!

[@tyrereviews]

So sad I missed this, what a great looking event. As some of you know this cancer got my mum a number of years ago, it's a bitch. Matts attitude is incredible. Donated and shared. Alex, you're amazing

[@Joshf93.]

I'm not crying, you're crying! This was simply amazing. What an example of what the car community can do.

[@livpollard1303]

An incredible day we will never forget ❤️ a massive thanks to everyone who made this possible!!

[@jamiepollard9735]

❤️

[@thedarkknight1971]

A W E S O M E Just FRICKEN AWESOME! I wish all the very best in health, luck, fortune, MANY happy SPH (Smiles per hour) in his car, and everything else besides to Matt, Liv and their family! WHAT A DAY, 'The Hamster' Mike Brewer, all those KZbinrs with their messages... Alex, You knocked it right out of the park fella. 👍👌 😎🇬🇧

[@ethanbirkett9500]

R.I.P matt come back to watch this again after alex posted ♥️

[@itsjoel]

Was awesome to be a part of this. Well done Alex & friends for organising and love to the Pollard family!!

[@hans747]

I can't express how moved I am by this effort for Matt, his dad, and their family. I spent 2020 and 2021 fighting cancer, and I know the kind of stress it puts on a family. I am well now, and I just want to say a heartfelt thanks to Alex and all the auto KZbinrs in this video. Thanks for supporting Matt, and thanks for running your channels. When I was in treatment, I spent probably hundreds of hours watching all of your channels. It made me look forward to a time when I could get back in the garage on my own projects. Ride on, Matt!

[@DioneProtocolMOD]

Easily the best KZbin episode in the history of KZbin. This is such an amazing story. Told by Alex about Matt and his family, supporting cast from TV and KZbins finest, then finely watched and loved by all of us car nuts and warm hearted people that we are in this crazy world of auto fanatics. Well done to all involved simply amazing.

[@andypollard7024]

Thank you , it was the most amazing day

[@evanoeab9118]

No gatekeeping, no trash-talkers, no trolls...just everybody enjoying their 4 wheeled toys...THIS is what the car community should be about. I dont know how expensive this was to put together, but if Mattwood were to become an annual thing, it'd be awesome.

[@carsandcustard]

Alex, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. You and everybody who helped put this together should be so proud of themselves. Huge congratulations for making this happen and giving Matt and his family a memory they won’t forget as well as their lovely MX-5 ! This is exactly the kind of content that the platform needs. Hats off to you. I look forward to what’s to come on the channel.

[@garyo4135]

What a selfless act from everybody, the reason the car community will always be important to me. Hats off Alex

[@chubsnscrubs1754]

This is what the car “community” is all about, massive well done to everyone involved and massive shout out to Matt for inspiring us all, you’re a legend

[@acid3129]

We are not a community we are a family no matter what cars or scene you like we all come together for each other

[@davechambers1989]

For the past 9 years or so that I’ve been watching your videos, this has to be the best video you have ever made. Full of emotions from start to finish. So happy to see Matt having such a great day. Top job Alex and team, you have done us, as a car community proud.

[@peterdiamant8506]

As someone battling his own cancer journey, this has made me smile from ear to ear. The happiness you created was for Mat but so many others have benefited, including me 👍🏻

[@promethbastard]

Kick it's ass Peter, good luck mate.

[@rp8540]

Stay smiling Pete Mate. You got this.

[@Spartanac517]

good luck my friend!

[@urbanjentry222]

Sending all the prayers your way on the road to recovery

[@adenkyramud5005]

I wish you the best Peter, and many many years filled with this giant smile. Kick that bitch down, and never give up❤️

[@agostonszabo6124]

I'm 31 and only got my driving license in November last year but I love and adore cars since my childhood. I was 4 years old when my dad put me on his lap and let me turn the steering wheel while driving at a very low speed. This video made me remember that moment and how glad I am to have a dad to let me do it because without that first time probably I would not be that much into cars. I loved every second of this video and it is just undescribable to me how it makes me feel. I have never ever seen anything like this before and makes me glad just thinking that an internal combustion engine on 4 wheels, throughout history created such an amazing community and connects people from different places around the world even if there is war and hatred in other places. Unfortunately from where I'm from, such an incredible gathering seems to be impossible but it makes me happy watching you guys. I take off my hat to all of you who managed to create Mattwood. Alex, you are one of a kind and you should be cloned. When it's needed you can be funny and also be a bit annoying (but in a positive, funny way) but when the time comes and others need your help, you literally overdo anything and exceed expectations. I think you belong to the rest of the car community heroes who inspire us to just go for a drive without a destination in mind, just be with our car. Yeah, long comment... the video made me emotional and remembered me why I love cars and to who I need to thank for that.

[@MrErichuizer]

This is a great example of why communities exist :) Great job Alex and team!

[@mr.carguy654]

The car community is the best.Genuinely feels like a big family. We bicker over 0-60 times, JDM, tuner, classics, whatever but we can all come together and support each other when we need it most.

[@fluffy2004wrb]

I've never cried all the way through a car video, before. This was amazing. Thank you for sharing with the world everything we can be.

[@SimonPhillipsPhoto]

Wow that was absolutely incredible! I had tears in my eyes for the whole time, so moving and inspiring. Alex you’ve done a incredible job and everyone who attended. I wish I could have been there! Hopefully I’ll be able to make it to next years one.

[@tomogic6361]

This needs to be No.1 on trending. Such an awesome event and nice to see the community coming together. Great work Alex!

[@isobel.eleanor]

Alex. Mate. You're honestly an utter legend. The lengths you'll go to to make other people's lives better/less sh*tty in bad times is absolutely inspirational and... yeah. You hero.

[@FATALiTYo]

The shot of Matt and his father driving on the track was truly heart warming. Bless your heart Alex and company. You guys did a fantastic job bringing this young man and his family some happiness. Best wishes to you, your mother and your family, Matt.

[@DJmaster1694]

So much respect for Alex and everyone who made that day unforgettable. Just proves there are still nice people in this world

[@random-person1]

As a dad of a cancer survivor I understand all too well how time is so so important. So well done to all who turned up and a bigger well done to Alex, what a true star this young fella is. And then to Matt, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Keep fighting buddy.......

[@andyaitken4243]

This has to be turned in to a yearly event! Awesome to see and your hard work paid off.

[@hans747]

I agree. Use it to raise money for cancer research or organizations that support families fighting cancer.

[@andyaitken4243]

@@hans747 for sure and in honour of Matt, to interact with him while he’s still here (hopefully for many years) but more importantly to remember him when he’s not.

[@alexjones2041]

So happy to see Alex becoming a chaotic force for good within the car community!

[@AbsintheMindMatt]

I'm not crying into my coffee on a Friday morning.......YOU ARE. Wonderful.....just wonderful everything Alex. This is what makes this whole community worth it.

[@InitialP_Photography]

Spent the whole video holding back tears, absolutely amazing stuff. I'm suffering from an illness that will stop my ability to stop driving a car soon, I got diagnosed with MS on my 40th birthday and it was secondary progressive, I've gone from a fit and strong Steel worker to someone who can barely hold a cup of tea in 2 years, I used to love working on cars but now I can't. I love seeing stuff like this.

[@andypollard7024]

Keep your mind strong Phil and keep watching.

[@KarlVoice]

Only just seen this. Wish I saw it last year and would have attended. Good on you Alex for everything you did organising this

[@Alf.B]

Once again I can’t wait to watch this video purely because your considerate and selfless attitude makes me incredibly happy. Thank you so much for helping people who may be in need!

[@GCMYT]

This video was breathtaking . What a pleasure it was to be a part of it! Alex and the team your awesome. Matt and the family on behalf of all the car scene we wish you all the love and happiness in the world. Big love - hope your loving the mx5.

[@anto687]

This was PHENOMENAL Alex. Have to admit I was a bit concerned as to what AutoAlex was going to be, and I'm so glad to see that it's a platform for you to be a massive force for good in the community. Cannot wait to see this channel grow and grow!

[@nooneelse1837]

You're so right bro ♥️

[@abtj5500]

A true showing of what happens when people forget about worries that don't need to be worried about, well done Alex and crew for constructing one of the most moving showings of the car community in the past decade. Brilliant.

[@conor3663]

This was an incredible day for us - thank you to Alex and everyone who helped get this show on the road in just 12 days. Wishing all the best to Matt and family

[@joewallace7552]

Words don't do it justice. Thanks Alex for showing the very best of not only the car community but just people in general.

[@lukebarnes8097]

Wow, the amount of people from the car world featured in this is astonishing from such a small channel. Absolute props to Alex and everyone involved in setting this up. Incredible. And to see it all set up in such a short amount of time is a testament that people can be a force for good sometimes. Although I must admit, I'm a little disappointed not to see at least a short video from Clarkson and May, they had the connection through Hammond and Mike Fernie and there's no way they didn't ask for one, wonder why they didn't get one.

[@SuperMarck09]

dude.... mum had cancer couple years back.. THIS HIT HARD... Alex keep on doing what you doing bruh. you got so much love to give and its awesome to see!!!! Much love

[@awaisdon2868]

This is solid proof that the car community is one of the greatest communities out there!

[@MrSteveFurness-Lappin]

This is a lasting reminder of why I love the car community, put aside all differences and embrace the things we love, for an absolutely fantastic cause.. gutted I couldn’t make it, sent funds to just giving, I hope Matt and his family create incredible memories.. I look forward to Mattwood 2023..

[@A2KLAU]

This is why I’ve been a car enthusiast as long as I can remember. Alex you’ve managed to bring together a group of people who share a passion that has transcended not only different makes and models and car types but country borders as well. What you’ve created isn’t a car community but a car family. Love the work you’re doing Alex ❤️

[@Avus90]

Alex mate you keep making me cry could you stop it. Just that video feed alone was incredible, you do so much for the community - I just hope you know we all appreciate you big time.

[@PlantPoweredDad]

Alex, you and the team could retire this page today and still have accomplished more than most would in a lifetime. This was such a beautiful thing to do and all for a stranger whose story touched you who also has a passion for cars. Absolutely amazing!! Imagine what you could pull off for Mattwood 2023!!

[@joewt290]

Richard Hammond has pretty much achieved everything as a motoring journalist, and to see him taking time off to attend this event is just amazing. I've been a big fan of Top Gear, and subsequently The Grand Tour and Drivetribe, and it's so refreshing to see someone I worshipped as a kid, actually being kind and humble in real life. Brilliant. If you're reading this Richard, thank you!

[@gergovanko9249]

I don't usually comment, but this video was something special. It is amazing to see the solidarity within the car community in the UK and worldwide. All the best to Matt and his family. I strive to be as fearless as he is, one day.

[@alexc2505]

With my mum in hospital and given a very short time to live this has lifted my spirits . Seeing Matt and his family living their best life in a time of real trials for the is just fantastic. Well done Alex mate, all the clowning about is great fun but this shows the real man . More power to you and continued success 👍👌

[@stanhilhorst2455]

Alex and everyone involved, I want to thank you, for this amazing gesture to Matt's family and this beautiful video. I don't know how to say this properly, but as a cancer patient myself, actually the exact same glioblastoma Matt has, I feel supported. Thank you for this beautiful message. Hope the best for you Matt. Kind regards, Stan from The Netherlands

[@jondrake2598]

Never has a KZbin video brought such raw emotion to people all over the world. I never thought a KZbin video could have made me emotional but wow!!

[@djjwart945]

Was an AMAZING day, the car community can come together in such a powerful way, loved every second of it

[@adam_vswags]

This is what makes the car community great. Absolute legend for organising this Alex, and to have so many people help lend there time is excellent.

[@JG19078]

Alex, you’re the man. You and Matt deserve absolutely everything good that’s coming to you

[@l8b499]

And to think a few months ago you were kicking off this channel not knowing where life would take you. What an accomplishment. You’ve made yourself and the automotive community proud. Great cause, and best wishes to the Pollard family x

[@brentgilmore3281]

Alex, as a progressing survivor, I am completely blown away. I truly believe you changed young Matt’s life. I know how hard his diagnosis is. In 2019, my doctor found a tumor in the back of my mouth after I lost my voice. What I though was a simple case of bronchitis quickly turned into an emergency. I was rushed to surgery in Dallas Texas where they removed my soft palate and half of my hard palate. (Almost the entire roof of my mouth) As of last Monday, April 10th, 2023, we have completed 21 surgeries! I was 46 when my journey started so I wanted to share my story with young Matt. If an old redneck from Texas can keep it going, Matt will soar like an eagle. For everyone, live every day like its your last, you never know what’s around the corner. Stay strong Matt. Alex my friend, y’all are freaking awesome over there!

[@TotalMoop]

Absolutely amazing. This is what the community is all about. Thanks to all involved.

[@steveadams6183]

This sums up everything I love about cars and the car community. People sharing time together, enjoying a shared passion, being generous and helping others who they don’t even know. 👍👍👍

[@TurboChild]

Been smiling all the way through this video! Amazing event for an awesome cause! Props for all the people who were involved. This proves that there is good in this world. Sending out good vibes to all who are watching and reading, stay humble folks!

[@mwpanda98]

Bring on Mattwood 2023! This is what the carmunity is about!❤️

[@rickmitchell6747]

After a horrible night at work, I really needed something this wholesome in my life.

[@HaiFisch_TV]

I'm not crying. You're crying... This is such an amazing thing. Really made me sad that I didn't live in the UK anymore, but this was such a special thing you did Alex. Reminded me of the days when Carthrottle did Reader's Cars. Hammond said it perfectly, we are a fraternity of car people, he is one of ours. We are all one, and this was just so beautiful!

[@AdamSmith-sm3be]

What a hero 👏 what a collection of the community amazing what you achieved Alex 👍 best content yet

[@duncanyuile9577]

Incredible. Unfortunately it was news of Matt's passing that made me aware of this, and of Matt and his family's story, but I'm sat sobbing at my work desk. RIP Matt. So special that these memories are there for his family now, and, of course, the mazda

[@neildamms6093]

Bloody hell..... Another video that get you in the feels.... An emotional rollercoaster....... Massive congratulations to all involved...... Probably one of the best videos you'll see on here all year....... 😭😭😭

[@baoquoc3710]

The car show is giving me massive Car SOS vibes: making someone's once decayed car refreshing new again, and even giving a show dedicated for the car as a goodwill attitude for the family and everyone who enjoy cars. Honestly, well done Alex, you pulled this quite well!

[@Rmx2011]

Wow, that was just amazing to see how everyone came to together for this event in such a short time. Looked like Matt had a good time!

[@danielthomas8507]

Tears are falling......what a lovely fella, all the best buddy wish I could of been there..peace and love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🇳🇿 ❤

[@MikeJohnson-fs3ct]

This is the car community at its finest, love to Matt and his family.

[@s2e130]

Everyone turned up for this event, I can't believe how big this event was, the people who turned up and made videos for Matt, I can't tell you how happy this made me to see how people came together for Matt. You're a great man Alex for organising this in such a short time, what you did with the time is phenomenal.

[@JamesBoxxy]

Love this! One of the best videos from the car community this year imo! Wonderful to see so many car people pulling together for this. Thanks for all you're doing Alex, fantastic job to sort this event in such a short space of time! 👍

[@darrylmac6150]

This is what it's all about! People coming together to support somebody they've never met, I love the car world! The way Alex uses his status to benefit others is just lovely to see

[@lukebarnes8097]

You know, apart from all the fantastic things this video embodies, it's shot really well. Great work on Rory's part there for filming and editing (again in a short amount of time). PLUS V10 MX-5 Vs Phil confirmed! Said they should pit them against each other as soon as they announced they were building it on DriveTribe. Great to see some interaction between UK based automotive KZbinrs!

[@avium746]

This... THIS is the beauty of the car community. thank you so so much Alex for this. i can't even describe in words what this means. well, not only to Matt and his family, but to everyone else in this amazing hobby and lifestyle we all share. This act of absolute selfless and kindness.. this sense of community is what brings us all together as one. we are all different.. we come from different backgrounds, with different problems and different struggles. but this is what unites us. our love for anything on wheels. be it fast as hell, clapped out, slow, classic and beautiful, raw straight-line power or form over function. it doesn't matter what twists your bolts. our love and passion is all the same. This video, and Matt as an extension serves as a beacon of hope for all of us. Time is our most finite resource, but the fact that so many decided to spend that time supporting Matt and this hobby really goes to show how we are all more than just "car guys". we're a family, and we always will be. Cheers to Alex for making this happen. And god speed to Matt, wherever you may be, or may go, we'll all be there with you!

[@paddymckittrick8320]

Absolutely brilliant guys and girls, really awesome thing that everyone did for Matt and his family. 💙

[@samt6788]

Ever since you have started this channel it has been nothing but inspiring. Absolutely amazing.

[@lunarzak]

What an amazing thing to do for him Alex this channel is just amazing!

[@SkhTrains]

This was the most wonderful thing to watch. Used to think these channels were just about hating anyone who wasn't ricing their hatchback or engine swapping their shopping trolley. But its grown into a love of all things automotive, a community, a passion, and showing that being there for people is the greatest love you can give. Truly special.

[@CristianoWilliams]

This was absolutely amazing. All the best to Matt and his family. 😊

[@cutters74]

Alex, you’re a legend and a true gentleman. Can’t believe you pulled all of this together, massive respect to you and all involved. Wishing Matt and his Mum a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@jjdatuner]

Fuck, I can't stop crying. 😭❤️ Absolutely heart warming!

[@MrLurchsThings]

Alex, Rory, everyone involved; Brilliant. Absolutely Brilliant. Matt, bring in Mattwood 2023!

[@richardcroft3639]

Rewatching this video after hearing the sad news that Matt has passed away 😢,

[@_thenidefyyoustars]

I don't even own a car but watch yours and Car Throttle videos and honestly, am envious of the community here. So much love it's inspiring to see.

[@aarontowers1892]

Out of the thousands of youtube videos I have watched in my time. This is the ONE that I will remember! All the best to the Pollard family! Inspirational!

[@Active.mk27]

Watching this gave me goosebumps, I'm currently going through a tough time by loosing a family pet of 12 years and it's hard but I've noticed how many people are there for me and my family in these times and it's so heart warming that people have done the same for Matt, one of the greatest things the car community has done for sure. #Mattwood

[@rorystandage3673]

This is hands down the most beautiful KZbin content ever created, faith in humanity restored again. Best of luck Matt and family

[@scoobydachsydoo1047]

Excellent day. So glad to have been part of it. Well done Alex.

[@SimeonTsvetanov]

Thank you Alex, you did somethin incredible. Not only the help and support for Mat, but you inspired a lot of people to do the same some day.

[@seano_db]

One of the best things I've seen put together for a special cause. Well done to everyone that was a part of it

[@gavinwyllie7855]

Utterly bloody brilliant. It was my daughters first day at school this morning so... Yup... I cried a lot, went to work and came home to this (cue more of me being a blubbering wreck) i thank each and every person who gave their time, effort and energy to make this happen. I honestly love to see people helping others. What a wonderful day for Matt, his girlfriend, family and friends. It shows that there is still good people in this world. Much love to you all. x

[@geoded]

Beautiful, and to see so many people from the KZbin & car space club together like this at such short notice, genuinely amazing.

[@timpossible5138]

Absolutely inspiring! Alex rallying the community in support of Matt was incredible. I wish I lived in the UK so I could have the chance to meet you blokes, you're my absolute favorite channel! You and the car community are out here changing lives! o7

[@Feiw622]

thank you alex and everyone that made mattwood happen. it brought tear to my eyes how beautiful us human beings can be. sending love to each and everyone of you thats watching this video🫶🏽