Iredell Co. teen whose battle with cancer spurred social media...

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — An Iredell County boy who battled brain cancer has passed away, according to his family's church's Facebook page.

Matthew Bailey passed away Thursday morning with his mom and dad by his side.

"Our hearts are heavy and we grieve with Don, Renee, Nick and their family and friends. Matthew was an incredible young man in every way - exceptional son, brother, student, teammate and friend. All who knew him will never forget him and will cherish fond memories for a lifetime," the post read.IMAGES: Top ten for Matt, support from Iredell-Statesville Schools - See more at: http://www.wsoctv.com/gallery/news/local/images-top-ten-matt-support-iredell-statesville-sc/gCJts/#sthash.K5ILiYOZ.dpuf

IMAGES: Top ten for Matt, support from Iredell-Statesville Schools

Channel 9 first reported on Bailey's battle with cancer in March when the church's pastor encouraged Matthew to create a bucket list as a way to take his mind off of an aggressive treatment he was undergoing.

"I just wanted to make a wish list to put on the church website, just a fun thing to do I guess," Matthew said.

Matthew's Top 10 list spurred a social media movement. Hundreds on Twitter and Facebook messages of support were posted to Matthew and recently a family friend stepped forward offering free tickets to the Final Four.

Matthew was surprised with a trip to the NCAA Final Four in Texas in April.

Matthew Bailey's Top 10 list:

No. 1: Throw a football with Cam Newton

No. 2: Play H-O-R-S-E with Bobcats owner Michael Jordan

No. 3: Tebow with Tim Tebow

No. 4: Play a pick up game with Kevin Durant

No. 5: Meet Johnny Manziel

✔ No. 6: Go to the NCAA Final Four

No. 7: Visit Cameron Indoor Arena, meet Coach K

No. 8: Sit courtside for a Miami Heat game

No. 9: Go to the Super Bowl

No. 10: Go to an NBA Finals game

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