At 5 months old, Brady’s parents noticed unusual spots on his body. He was seen by a dermatologist who diagnosed the little boy with Type 1 Neurofibromatosis – a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue. These tumours can develop anywhere in the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Brady now has more than 100 tumours in his body including a plexiform neurofibroma that cannot be removed from his spine and is so large it has caused Brady’s spine to drastically bend.

Brady has now had three spinal surgeries to implant and lengthen rods in his back to keep his spine straighter. He will continue to visit the Children’s Hospital- HSC Winnipeg as his tumor growths require continued monitoring and his spinal rods need to be adjusted as he grows.

Despite the rods in his back and the major surgeries he has had, Brady is perseverant and doesn’t let anything stand in his way. He plays hockey, baseball, and participates in an annual neurofibromatosis run. His perseverance is the trait that helped Brady become the 2020 Champion Child for Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

By making a donation to Brady, you are helping to make a difference in child health and child health research. With your support, we can do more for the children and families that need us. 

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About The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

Whether you have children or not, chances are you have been touched by the joy that a child can bring. As a supporter of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, you are making an investment in the future of over 120,000 children that are treated here each year.

The Mission of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is to be an independent agency whose puspose is to raise and distribute funds for the advancement of knowledge and care in the fields of child health research and, thereby, contribute to the improved health of children everywhere. 

Established in 1971, the Children's Hospital Foundation works to support the special healthcare needs of children through reliable and consistent funding of pediatric medical research, as well as equipment and programs at Children's Hospital of Winnipeg.

Through the generosity of our donors and corporate supporters, we are able to commit millions of dollars each year to purchase equipment, support programs and fund important medical research which provides children and their families with hope for the one thing they need the most - a cure.