They called themselves The Crosby Crew.
Their mission was to raise enough money to get Crosby a home of his own.
His parents set up a trust fund to funnel all of the donations.
They planned trivia nights, auctions and dine out events in which more than 60 restaurants raised money for the cause.
“When I was at one of the lowest points in my life, they picked me up and just changed my whole outlook on life,” he said.
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Mathew Crosby and his crew break ground on his home
He soon had a 13-acre property in St. Charles County as well as the foundation for a five-bedroom home – big enough for his sons to have their own rooms along with his parents and his 24/7 caregiver.